Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 12, 1976 and adjourned Friday, March 5, 1976, volume I

Compiler's Note
The Journal of the House of Representatives regular session of 1976 is bound in two separate volumes. The large number of pages made it impractical to bind into one volume.
Volume I contains January 12, 1976 through February 19, 1976. Volume II contains February 20, 1976 through March 5, 1976 regular session.

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 12, 1976 and adjourned Friday, March 5, 1976
1976 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1975-1976
THOMAS B.MURPHY....................................................................Speaker
18th DISTRICT, HARALSON COUNTY
A.L. BURRUSS ................................................................Speaker Pro Tern
21st DISTRICT, POST 2, COBB COUNTY
GLENNW. ELLARD ...........................................................................Clerk
HABERSHAM COUNTY
JACK GREEN .....................................................................Assistant Clerk
RABUN COUNTY
AMELIA SMITH.................................................................. Assistant Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
LOWNDES COUNTY
MARION TOMS..........................................................................Doorkeeper
QUITMAN COUNTY
EDWARD C. MOSES.......................................................Sergeant-at-Arms
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

HOUSE JOURNAL
Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, January 12,1976
The Representatives of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 1975-1976 met in regular session 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 Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Prayer was offered by Mr. James W. Clark, Pastor of the Bremen Church of Christ, Bremen, Georgia.
The following communications regarding the death of the Honorable George E. Ray of the 56th District and the ensuing election results to fill the vacancy created thereby, were received from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Writ of Election
By the Governor:
WHEREAS: A vacancy now exists in the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of Georgia by reason of the death of Honorable George E. Ray, the member of the House of Representatives from Representative District No. 56, as provided by Code Section 47-101, as amended; and
WHEREAS: Article V, Section I, Paragraph XII, of the Constitution of Georgia, provides that the Governor shall issue writs of election to fill all vacancies that may happen in the Senate and House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS: Section 34-805 of the Georgia Election Code (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26), as amended, provides that a special election to fill vacancies for members of the General Assembly shall take place under the authority of a writ of election issued by the Governor to the Ordinary of each county involved for such election to fill such vacancy; and
WHEREAS: Said Code Section further provides that said special election shall be held on a date named in the writ of election issued by the Governor, which date shall not be less than thirty nor more than sixty days after its issuance.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, PARTICULARLY BY THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V, SECTION I, PARAGRAPH XII, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF GEORGIA, AND PARTICULARLY BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 34-805 OF THE GEORGIA ELECTION CODE (GA. LAWS 1964, EX. SESS., p. 26), AS AMENDED, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED: (1) That a Writ of Election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives from House District No. 56, Post 2, be and the same is hereby issued to the Ordinary of DeKalb County, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and particularly Article V, Section I, Paragraph XII, thereof, and Section 34-805 of the Georgia Election Code (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26), as amended.

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(2) That said special election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives from Representative District No. 56, Post 2, shall be held on the 15th day of July, 1975, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and particularly the provisions of the Georgia Election Code governing the conduct of special elections (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26), as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed, this 13th day of June, 1975.
/si George Busbee Governor
ATTEST:
Is/ Norman L. Underwood Executive Secretary

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
August 7, 1975
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I, Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives, have received from Ben W. Fortson, Jr., certification of the results of the special run-off election held on the 5th day of August, 1975, in the 56th House District, Post 2, a portion of DeKalb County, for the purpose of electing a Representative to the ' General Assembly from the 56th House District.
This the 7th day of August, 1975.
Is/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker House of Representatives

Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
August 7, 1975
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives Third Floor, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Sir:
I do hereby certify that the consolidated returns on file in this office for the special run-off election held on the 5th day of August, 1975, in House District 56, Post 2, a portion of DeKalb County, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George E. Ray, shows the following result:
LEONFLOYD..........received............................................................................l,520 votes Hoke Clayton Smith..received..............................................................................968 votes
Given under my hand and seal of office this 7th day of August, 1975.
lal Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976

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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 or trust under the Government of the United States, nor of any one of the serveral 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.
So help me God.
I si Leon Floyd
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of August, 1975.
Is/ Luther Alverson Judge Superior Court, Fulton County

The following communications regarding the resignation of the Honorable John R. Irwin of the 130th District to accept the appointment as District Attorney of the Pataula Judicial Circuit and of the ensuing election results to fill the vacancy created thereby, were received from the office of the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Writ of Election
By the Governor:
WHEREAS: A vacancy now exists in the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of Georgia by reason of the resignation of Honorable John R. Irwin, the member of the House of Representatives from Representative District No. 130, as provided by Code Section 47-101, as amended; and
WHEREAS: Article V, Section I, Paragraph XII, of the Constitution of Georgia, provides that the Governor shall issue writs of election to fill all vacancies that may happen in the Senate and House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS: Section 34-805 of the Georgia Election Code (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26), as amended, provides that a special election to fill vacancies for members of the General Assembly shall take place under the authority of a writ of election issued by the Governor to the Ordinary of each county involved for such election to fill such vacancy; and
WHEREAS: Said Code Section further provides that said special election shall be held on a date named in the writ of election issued by the Governor, which date shall not be less than thirty nor more than sixty days after its issuance.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME, PARTICULARLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V, SECTION I, PARAGRAPH XII, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF GEORGIA, AND PARTICULARLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 34-805 OF THE GEORGIA ELECTION CODE (GA. LAWS 1964, EX. SESS., p. 26), AS AMENDED, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED: (1) That a Writ of Election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representa-

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tives from House District 130 be and the same is hereby issued to the Ordinaries of Clay, Randolph, Terrell and Calhoun Counties, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and particularly Article V, Section I, Paragraph XII thereof, and Section 34-805 of the Georgia Election Code (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26), as amended.

(2) That said special election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives from Representative District 130 shall be held on the 19th day of August, 1975, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and particularly the provisions of the Georgia Election Code governing the conduct of special elections (Ga. Laws 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26), as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed, this 14th day of July, 1975.

ATTEST:
/s/ Norman L. Underwood Executive Secretary

Is/ George Busbee Governor

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 130, HELD ON THE 9th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1975.
On this the 12th day of September, 1975.
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker House of Representatives
Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
September 12, 1975
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives 3rd Floor, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Sir:
I do hereby certify that the consolidated returns on file in this office of the special run-off election held on September 9, 1975, in the 130th House District, comprised of the counties of Clay, Randolph, Terrell, and a portion of Calhoun, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John R. Irwin, show the following result:
CLAY COUNTY: Bob Hanner ........................................................................................................338 votes Melvin H. Peavy ................................................................................................413 votes
TERRELL COUNTY: Bob Hanner.....................................................................................................1,693 votes Melvin H. Peavy ................................................................................................457 votes

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1976

CALHOUN COUNTY: + (+portion)
Bob Manner........... Melvin H. Peavey.. RANDOLPH COUNTY: Bob Banner........... Melvin H. Peavy...
(SEAL)

..112 votes ..239 votes
....668 votes .1,522 votes
Given under my hand and seal of office this the 12th day of September, 1975.
Isi Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

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 or 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.
So help me God.
/s/ Robert Paul(Bob)Hanner
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of September, 1975.
Is/ G. Conley Ingram Associate Justice Supreme Court of Georgia

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B.

Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Cole, J.H Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.

Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L.
Eraser, D.H.
Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A.
Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G.

Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, U.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.

Lee, WJ.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.

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Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.

Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.

Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W.

Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C.

Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 455. By Representatives 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 Senate that the House of Representatives 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 and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 456. By Representatives 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 GEORGIA that a Committee of fourteen, seven from the House of Representatives 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.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee to Notify the Governor on the part of the House the following Representatives thereof:
Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Parrish of the 97th, Lucas of the 102nd, Hill of the 127th, Crawford of the 5th and Clark of the 13th.

HR 457. By Representatives 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 the Rules of the House of Representatives in force at the adjournment of the regular 1975 session of the General Assembly of Georgia are hereby adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives for the regular 1976 session.

HR 458. By Representatives 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:

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A RESOLUTION
Calling a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate relative to the National Bicentennial Celebration; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in Joint Session at 11:30 o'clock a.m., Monday, January 12, 1976, in the Hall of the House of Representatives, for the purpose of participating in a program by the Georgia Commission for the National Bicentennial Celebration and to hear an address by Honorable John Warner, Director, American Revolution Bicentennial Administration.

HR 459. By Representatives 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 honoring four faculty members in the University System; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in Joint Session at 11:15 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 1976, in the Hall of the House of Representatives, for the purpose of honoring Dr. Glenn W. Burton, Dr. Norman H. Giles, Dr. Eugene P. Odum and Dr. Joseph M. Pettit.

HR 460. By Representatives 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 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA 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 13, 1976, 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 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.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members thereof:
Representatives Harris of the 8th, Hays of the 1st, Smyre of the 92nd, Evans of the 99th, Lee of the 72nd, Gignilliat of the 122nd and Richardson of the 52nd.

HR 461. By Representatives 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:

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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 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA 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, 1976, 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 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.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members thereof:
Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Wilson of the 19th, Lane of the 81st, Glover of the 32nd and Childs of the 51st.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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 rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

HR 462-1226. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Games of the 43rd, Carter of the 146th, Childs of the 51st, Culpepper of the 98th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others: A RESOLUTION to provide for a new constitution of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1228. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act known as the Municipal Home Rule Law to provide for the construction of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1229. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Lambert of the 112th, Culpepper of the 98th, Russell of the 53rd, and Cole and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 69-3, relating to powers, duties and liabilities of municipal corporations in general, as amended, so as to provide for practices, procedures, requirements and qualifications for the sale of property of municipal corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1230. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 84-18, relating to lightning rods, taxes assessed upon their installation, and contracts to sell lightning rods; to repeal Code Section 84-9928 relating to criminal penalties invoked for violation of the provisions of Code Chapter 84-18; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1231. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create in any county having a population of 250,000 and not more than 500,000 according to the U.S. census of 1960 or any future U.S. census, a tax collection study commission to study the collection and assessment of State and county taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such county; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1232. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 92-36, relating to the collection and payment of moneys, fees, commissions, penalties, and other charges by State departments, commissions, bureaus, and other branches and agencies of State government for the purpose of supporting and maintaining such governmental entities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1233. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-2010, relating to the assessment of a fee on all persons, firms, corporations, or partnerships buying salary or wage accounts or lending money upon same, as amended by Paragraph 91 of Section 2 of an Act approved March 28, 1935; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1234. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5905, relating to the requirements of insurance companies doing business within the State to furnish names of agents to the Comptroller General in making required returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1235. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5802, relating to the duties of the deputy revenue commissioners appointed under Code Section 92-4507; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1236. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-603, relating to the granting of an exemption from any special taxes to every park or place where certain athletic and sporting events are held under a charge of admission whenever the proprietor or owner is a maimed or disabled Confederate soldier; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1237. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide an exemption for members of the armed forces from the payment of any penalties, costs, interests or other fees assessed for failure to return real or personal property or to pay the tax on same; to provide for method of exemption; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1238. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 114th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act for the abatement of all income taxes for members of the armed forces upon death; and for other purposes", as amended; to repeal an Act providing for income tax deductions, exemptions and extensions for men and women serving in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1239. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to grant extensions of time for the filing of income tax returns by returning Korean veterans; to provide that no interest shall accrue during such time; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1240. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL 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", as amended, so as to repeal subsection (j), relating to taxation of motor fuel used in the operation of watercraft upon certain waters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1241. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to require the tax-receivers in all counties in this State having a population of 200,000 inhabitants or more by the U.S. census of 1930, or any future U.S. census, to list in the white, and colored tax digests respectively the names of the taxpayers in continuous alphabetical order without segregation by militia districts or other local subdivisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1242. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-31 ll(a) relating to the provision for a credit against State income taxes owed by a taxpayer for a contribution to any corporation, foundation, or trust which possesses a certificate from the State Revenue Commissioner, approved Feb. 3, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 7); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1243. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act authorizing the State Revenue Commissioner to furnish information from State income tax returns to and upon request of the governing authority of municipalities having a population of 400,000 or more, according to the last Federal Decennial Census or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1244. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act imposing a tax on certain instruments transferring certain real estate, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 788) as amended, so as to provide for certain additional exemptions from the tax; to change certain provisions pertaining to penalties; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1245. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to impose a tax on obscene materials; to define terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved Mar. 20, 1970; and for other purposes,
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1246. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: 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 delete certain terms from and exemptions to what shall not be included within the meaning of the terms "sale at retail", "use", "storage", and "consumption"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1247. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act to classify and tax intangible personal property, known as the Intangible Classification Tax Act, approved Dec. 27, 1937, as amended, so as to change provisions relative to definitions; to repeal property taxes on certain intangibles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 463-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require a referendum on any local Act repealing the charter of a municipality; 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.

HR 464-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provisions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1248. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Recreation Examiners, approved Mar. 8, 1968, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to certain definitions; to change the provisions relative to the qualifications of the members of the Board of Recreation Examiners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 465-1248. By: Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Cole of the 6th, Adams of the 14th, Ross of the 76th, Toles of the 16th, Harris of the 8th, Connell of the 87th, Dixon of the 151st, Lane of the 40th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the requirement that a majority of the registered voters of a political subdivision desiring to issue revenue certificates to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems must participate in the election authorizing such actions; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 466-1248. By: Representatives Petro of the 46th, Sams of the 90th, Phillips of the 59th, Tolbert of the 56th, and Williamson of the 45th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people may petition for popular initiative measures; to provide for requirements of petitions and electors; to provide for duties of the Secretary of State; to provide for duties of the General Assembly; to provide for ballot approval; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1249. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide that every person who withdraws blood from an individual or separates blood into components by physical processes shall affix to each container of such blood or components a label indicating whether the blood was obtained by purchase or donation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1250. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Harris of the 60th, Russell of the 53rd, Parkman of the 66th, Taggart of the 125th, and Karrh of the 106th: 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 a felony, so as to provide that upon conviction of such felony, the sentence of such person shall run consecutively to any other sentence which such person has received; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1251. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the superior courts of Georgia, approved Feb. 15, 1952, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits for superior court clerks who are retired or may retire under the provisions of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1252. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 50), as amended, so as to provide for granting credit for prior service under certain conditions; to change the dates by which persons must become members of the Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1253. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 46-8, relative to the subjection of salaries of governamental employees to garnishment, as amended, so as to repeal Code Section 46-805, relative to the assent of certain governmental officials as a prerequisite to judgment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1254. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-405, relating to registrable instruments, as amended, so as to provide for certain information to be included in deeds to realty; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1255. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to add one additional judge of the Superior Court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit of Georgia, so as to provide for three judges in said court; to provide for the appointment, election and term of office of said judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1256. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A BILL TO amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved Jan. 11, 1954, as amended, so as to allow the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to authorize two solid colored marked vehicles per State Patrol Post; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1257. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Bray of the 70th, Karrh of the 106th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-20, relating to mechanics' and materialmen's liens, as amended, so as to provide for notice of lien rights; to provide for forms of notice; to provide penalties; to retain other remedies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1258. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Bray of the 70th, Karrh of the 106th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, as amended, so as to prohibit the use, with intent to defraud, of proceeds of any payment made on account of improvement of real property for any other purpose than payment for labor or services performed or material furnished; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1259. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to protect trade-mark owners, producers, distributors and the general public against injurious and uneconomic practices in the distribution of competitive commodities bearing a distinguishing trade-mark, brand or name, through the use of voluntary contracts establishing minimum resale prices"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1260. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act", approved Mar. 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 40), so as to provide for the payment of certain costs by the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1261. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the town of Auburn, approved Feb. 17, 1949, as amended, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall have the power to compel the attendance of its members at any regular or special meeting of the council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

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HB 1262. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6912 relating to the review of property assessments by county boards of equalization, as amended by an Act approved Mar. 25, 1958 so as to provide for the arbitration of property tax assessments; to provide procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1263. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale, inspection, importation and distribution of fluid milk and milk products for human consumption, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 501), as amended, so as to repeal the provisions of Section 10A, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1264. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved Feb. 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the advertisement of distilled spirits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1265. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, King of the 96th, Felton of the 22nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-112 relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to delete the exemption for persons who are sixty-five (65) years of age or older; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1266. By: Representatives Noble of the 48th, Marcus of the 26th, Richardson of the 52nd, Miles of the 86th, and Burton of the 47th: A BILL to regulate occupational therapy; to provide for a short title; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy, its establishment, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1267. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison, approved Oct. 6, 1891, (Ga. Laws 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmen by a plurality vote; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HR 467-1267. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of each resident of each county school district who is 62 years of age or over and who has an income, including the income of certain members of the family, not exceeding $6,000 per annum, may be exempt from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HR 468-1267. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Beckham of the 89th, Williamson of the 45th, Burton of the 47th, Tolbert of the 56th, Larsen of the 27th, Sams of the 90th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, and others: A RESOLUTION applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 469-1267. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Murphy of the 18th, Egan of the 25th, Vaughn of the 57th, Williamson of the 45th, Shanahan of the 7th, Irvin of the 23rd, Lane of the 40th, Sizemore of the 136th and others: A RESOLUTION applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1268. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Smith of the 42nd, Noble of the 48th, and Davis of the 56th: A BILL to amend the Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act, approved March 5, 1974, as amended, so as to prohibit the contribution to or to the campaign fund of any public official by any restricted organization composed of members whose incomes are determined by the decisions of that public official; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1269. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Harden of the 154th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act, approved March 26, 1974, as amended, so as to provide for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America by students in the public schools of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1270. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Harden of the 154th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian of any school child to provide false information in order to obtain free school lunches or such lunches at a reduced price; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1271. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Harden of the 154th, Elliott of the 49th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to loiter and remain upon the premises of any public or private school when such person has no legitimate need to be present thereon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:
HB 1223

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HB 1224
HB 1225 HB 1226 SR 97

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 243. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 470. By Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Richardson of the 52nd, King of the 96th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to the relocation of the replica of the Liberty Betl located on the State Capitol grounds and the renaming of Georgia Plaza Park; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the year 1976 marks the 200th anniversary of our national independence; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that said anniversary be commemorated; and
WHEREAS, the historic Liberty Bell is a beloved symbol of our freedom; and
WHEREAS, a replica of the Liberty Bell now stands on the northeast corner of the State Capitol grounds; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Chimes Chapter of the American Bell Association has recommended that Georgia's replica of the Liberty Bell be relocated in Georgia Plaza Park; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Chimes Chapter of the American Bell Association also has recommended that, upon such relocation, Georgia Plaza Park be renamed as "Liberty Bell Park"; and
WHEREAS, funding for such relocation is available through the generosity of private donors; and
WHEREAS, said relocation and renaming would be an appropriate celebration of America's Bicentennial during this, our 200th year of independence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Georgia Building Authority is hereby authorized and directed to relocate the replica of the Liberty Bell, which is now located on the northeast corner of the State Capitol grounds, to Georgia Plaza Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Georgia Plaza Park is hereby renamed "Liberty Bell Park" effective upon the relocation of the replica of the Liberty Bell to said Park

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as aforesaid, and that the Georgia Building Authority is hereby authorized and directed to erect appropriate signs, plaques or markers on the grounds of said Park designating same as "Liberty Bell Park".
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 the Georgia Building Authority.

The following communication was received from His Excellency George D. Busbee, Governor of Georgia:
Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 12, 1976
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 March 25, 1975, to the date of this communication, 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 March 25, 1975, to the date of this communication, I have issued no stays of execution.
Sincerely, la/ George Busbee
GB:whd

The following communication was received and read:

The General Assembly Atlanta

January 12, 1976

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE

FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 95A-306, this is to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the Fifth Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, January 20, 1976, at 2:00 o'clock p. m. Members of the Senate from those Senatorial Districts embraced or partly embraced within the Fifth Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members

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of the House of Representatives from those Representative Districts embraced or partly embraced within the Fifth Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.
Sincerely yours, /si Zell Miller President of the Senate
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker House of Representatives

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 456. By: Representatives 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.
The President has appointed as a Committee to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Traylor of the 3rd, Robinson of the 27th, Hudson of the 35th, Stumbaugh of the 55th, Brantley of the 56th and Turner of the 8th.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to wit:

HR 458. By: Representatives 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 relative to the National Bicentennial Celebration.

The following communication was received and read:

STATE COMMISSION ON COMPENSATION Charles L. Gowen, Chairman
Trust Company of Georgia Tower 25 Park Place, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
December 8, 1975
Governor George Busbee Lt. Governor Zell Miller Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas Murphy Clerk of the House of Representatives, Jack Ellard Secretary of the Senate, Hamilton McWhorter Legislative Counsel, Frank Edwards Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, H. E. Nichols Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, John Sammons Bell
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of the law (Sections 5 and 6, Georgia Laws 1971, pp. 105 and 106) the State Commission on Compensation does herewith file its annual report with each of you.

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The following resolution was adopted:
"This Commission recommends that a cost-of-living increase be applied to all salaries under its jurisdiction equal to any cost-of-living increase granted other State employees."
Those voting for the resolution were: Blanchard, DuVall, Hollis, Mclntyre, Smith and Wood.
Those voting against the resolution were: Gaynor, Muntean, Stripling and Westbrook.
Absent: Mabry
This Commission hereby submits to you as its recommendation and report that a cost-of-living increase equal to any cost-of-living increase granted other State employees be applied to all State officials under the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Very truly yours,
STATE COMMISSION ON COMPENSATION
By: Is/ Charles L. Gowen Chairman
By: /s/ Edward D. Smith Vice Chairman
By: Is/ James M. Wood, Jr. Secretary

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 459. By: Representatives 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 honoring four faculty members in the University System.

HR 460. By: Representatives 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.

HR 461. By: Representatives 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.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 11:25 o'clock, A. M.

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The Speaker called the House to order.

The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 458 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of the National Bicentennial Celebration, was called to order by the President of the Senate, the Honorable Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

Accompanied by the Committee of Escort, Mrs. Mary Beth Busbee, Mrs. Shirley Miller, the Honorable John W. Warner, National Administrator of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State and Chairman of the Georgia Bicentennial Commission, Senator John Foster, Representative Arthur Gignilliat, the Clayton County Boy Scout Fife and Drum Honor Guard and other distinguished guests, His Excellency, Governor George D. Busbee, appeared upon the floor of the House, beginning the special Bicentennial program.
The Governor's party having entered, the Cross Keys High School Chorale sang a special arrangement of "This Is My Country" as the fourth graders from Pace Academy entered the House Chamber bearing various United States and State flags, positioning themselves along each of the two side aisles.
At the conclusion of the song, Peter Williams and Lynn Smith marched down the center aisle to the well of the House, dressed in Revolutionary Era clothing.
Lieutenant Governor Miller led the entire General Assembly and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and in the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner", after which he introduced Governor George Busbee, who briefly addressed the Joint Session with well-chosen and deeply moving remarks.
A dramatic reading by the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Senator John Foster and Representative Arthur Gignilliat was then offered. Attired in Revolutionary Era costumes, these distinguished gentlemen gave an historic reading depicting a brief era in the history of the General Assembly of Georgia and the role it played in the said era leading to the Revolution of 1776.
Governor Busbee introduced the Honorable John W. Warner, who delivered the keynote address, followed by a special rendition of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by the Morris Brown College Concert Choir.

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

The Lieutenant Governor announced the Joint Session of the General Assembly dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Connell of the 87th 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 13, 1976
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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W.
Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.

Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D.

Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Richard Purser, Pastor of the Midway Baptist Church, Cochran, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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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 1272. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640) as amended, so as to provide for certain creditable service; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1273. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Ware of the 68th, Ham of the 80th, Bray of the 70th, Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Edwards of the 110th, Evans of the 99th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication, approved March 18, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 200) as amended, 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 & Ecology.

HB 1274. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Chance of the 129th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Carr of the 105th, Matthews of the 145th, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to authorize employees of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions, as established by an Act known as the "Georgia Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act", to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1275. By: Representative Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing an Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide that any current member who received compensation from the National Guard Bureau while employed by the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Georgia shall receive credit for such service as prior service by paying the employee contributions that he would have paid if he had been a member during such service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1276. By: Representative Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-24, relating to the crimes of perjury and other falsifications; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 471-1276. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relative to the membership and the election of members of the Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1277. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, Evans of the 99th, and Triplet! of the 128th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1902, relating to armed robbery, as amended, so as to change the definition of the offense of armed robbery; to change the penalty for the offense of armed robbery; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1278. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, so as to revise, codify, consolidate, modernize and supersede the laws of this State relating to the practice of dentistry, to dentists, to dental hygienists, to dental assistants and others; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1279. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, the Driver's Licensing Act, so as to provide for special driver's permits; to provide for the issuance, conditions and restrictions relative to such permits; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1280. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68A, the Uniform Rules of the Road, as amended, so as to provide for maximum penalties for certain offenses; to provide for conditions and qualifications; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 472-1280. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of certain disabled residents of a county school district or an independent school district who have an income from all sources, including the income of certain members of the family, not exceeding $6,000.00 per annum, may be exempted by law from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1281. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-6, relative to the practice of podiatry, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the examination and qualifications of applicants; to change the provisions relative to the refusal or revocation of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1282. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the administration of estates of persons who are missing and for the probate of wills of such persons, approved Mar. 27, 1947, so as to provide a procedure for the administration of estates and the probate of wills of persons who are missing under circumstances which would lead to the conclusion that said persons are dead; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1283. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, approved Feb. 13, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 152) as amended, so as to require an entrance fee of 25;? from each person entering Jekyll Island to use its facilities and services; to provide exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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

HR 462-1226 HB 1227 HB 1228 HB 1229 HB 1230 HB 1231 HB 1232 HB 1233 HB 1234 HB 1235 HB 1236 HB 1237 HB 1238 HB 1239 HB 1240 HB 1241 HB 1242 HB 1243 HB 1244 HB 1245 HB 1246 HB 1247 HR 463-1247 HR 464-1247 HB 1248 HR 465-1248 HR 466-1248

HB 1249 HB 1250 HB 1251 HB 1252 HB 1253 HB 1254 HB 1255 HB 1256 HB 1257 HB 1258 HB 1259 HB 1260 HB 1261 HB 1262 HB 1263 HB 1264 HB 1265 HB 1266 HB 1267 HR 467-1267 HR 468-1267 HR 469-1267 HB 1268 HB 1269 HB 1270 HB 1271

Mr. 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 the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1227 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Oxford of the 116th Secretary

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House, to wit:

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.

The Senate has adopted, as Amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House, to-wit:

HR 69-291. By: Representatives 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.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 473. By Representative Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Clinton E. Zeigler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on December 31, 1975, the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta suffered a great loss in the passing of Clinton E. Zeigler; and
WHEREAS, he was an active and involved individual who gave unselfishly of himself to civic endeavors designed to improve the quality of life in his neighborhood, the Southwest Atlanta community, and the entire City of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, he provided dedicated leadership by organizing the Northern Cowart Lakes Homeowner's Association, serving as President of Southwest Community Groups, Inc., as a member of the Atlanta Board of Adjustment which handles zoning matters, and in many other civic and public capacities; and
WHEREAS, he was a devoted father to his sons, Mark and Carl; a loving husband to his wife, Pat; a respected and active leader in his church, Blessed Sacrament; an outstanding professional pharmacist; and a friend and helpful advisor to countless numbers of civic leaders and public officials; and
WHEREAS, his life is a model of the type of concerned citizen which citizens of Atlanta and the State of Georgia should seek to pattern themselves after.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its condolences at the death of Clinton E. Zeigler, an outstanding citizen of Atlanta and Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Mrs. Patricia Zeigler, Mark Zeigler, and Carl Zeigler.

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HR 474. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Gene Suttle and Mr. David Davis; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Gene Suttle and Mr. David Davis, juniors at Peachtree High School, have been chosen to represent Georgia in a special bicentennial debating tournament in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, the Churchillian Forensic Society of Bishop McDevitt High School has invited a debating team from each state to participate; and
WHEREAS, the Peachtree debaters recently won honors at the University of Georgia Annual Fall Debate Workshop and at the Auburn University Invitational Debate Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Suttle was named the outstanding speaker among the nearly 200 participants at Auburn University; and
WHEREAS, Principal John Snoderly, debate team coach Tony Anderson, and the entire Peachtree High faculty should be commended for developing one of the best forensic programs in the South; and
WHEREAS, the finals of the bicentennial debating tournament will be conducted at Independence Hall, January 18-20.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Gene Suttle and Mr. David Davis for being chosen to represent Georgia in the special bicentennial debating tournament in Philadelphia and does hereby wish them every success in such competition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Mr. Gene Suttle and Mr. David Davis.

HR 475. By Representatives Hays and Snow of the 1st, Colwell of the 4th and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Urging the Governor to proclaim the second full calendar week in May of each year as "Municipal Clerks' Week"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, municipal government, in order to best serve the needs of the citizenry, must be operated with efficiency and in an orderly manner; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency and order with which government carries out its public functions is strongly reliant on procedures and records; and
WHEREAS, municipal clerks administer the procedures and keep the records; and
WHEREAS, an organized source of knowledge about a community and its government activities is vital to the smooth governing of that municipality; and
WHEREAS, municipal clerks provide and maintain such a body of knowledge; and
WHEREAS, municipal government must be conscientiously represented in affairs of its community; and
WHEREAS, municipal clerks provide an important part of this representation; and

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WHEREAS, the strength of local government depends upon the citizens' opinion of it, and such opinion is formed largely by the image set forth by the municipal government employees; and
WHEREAS, the municipal clerk is the municipal official most closely in daily contact with the citizenry and therefore in a key position to mold sound public opinion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby urge the Governor of the State of Georgia to proclaim the second full calendar week in May of each year as "Municipal Clerks' Week" and call upon the people of Georgia and interested groups and organizations to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the President of the Municipal Clerks Association of Georgia.

HR 476. By Representative Lane of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the State of Georgia's school bus drivers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, school bus driver appreciation day shall be the last Wednesday in October; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's school bus transportation program is one of the most comprehensive in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, every school bus driver in the State undergoes training programs each year to make them better drivers; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation program is so outstanding that other states visit Georgia to study our program; and
WHEREAS, all the people involved in Georgia's school bus driver program deserve to be commended and congratulated for their outstanding service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Georgia's school bus drivers and all its participants for their outstanding service to the State.
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 the State Department of Education.

HR 477. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Parrish of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the passing of Mr. James Madden Hatcher; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. James Madden Hatcher, senior member of the law firm of Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis and Rothschild, which was originally established more than a century ago in Columbus, Georgia, and attorney for the Muscogee County Board of Education for many years, passed away on July 8, 1975; and
WHEREAS, as a practicing lawyer in Columbus for 54 years, Mr. Hatcher became

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one of the most highly respected attorneys in the State and was best known by the public as attorney for the Board of Education from 1962 through 1974 during which period he guided the Board in drafting and defending against court attacks, a plan designed to preserve public support for education while meeting federal laws; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Columbus on July 19, 1897, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bass Hatcher, his mother being the former Miss Susie Madden of Brunswick; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hatcher, in 1921, immediately after his graduation from Harvard Law School, joined his father and his late brother, Samuel B. Hatcher, Jr., in the law firm established by his father; and
WHEREAS, prior to entering Harvard Law School he graduated from Riverside Military Academy, and from the University of Georgia where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, Sphinx, Gridiron and Phi Beta Kappa; and
WHEREAS, while at the University of Georgia he earned his varsity letter in basketball and was a lifelong avid sports fan, not only of basketball but of football, baseball and tennis; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the American and Georgia Bar Associations, the Columbus Lawyers Club, the Big Eddy Club and the Country Club of Columbus, and served as President of the Columbus Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, in 1970 Mr. Hatcher was accorded the city's highest social honor when he was selected to reign as King Francis XII over the annual Mardi Gras Ball; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hatcher was a member of a Columbus family long identified with the civic, social and religious life of the community, and particularly the legal profession; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church with which the Hatcher family has been closely identified since its founding; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his widow, the former Miss Susie MacDonald Fox of Columbus, surviving him are four children, James Madden Hatcher, Jr., Miss Jane MacDonald Hatcher of Columbus, Mrs. Walter Frederick Eggers, Jr., of Laramie, Wyoming, and Samuel Fox Hatcher; two sisters, Mrs. Harrison Wadsworth Clark and Mrs. Hatcher Boykin of Columbus, and seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, although he will be sorely missed by the citizens of his community and of the entire State, his many contributions to all facets of the civic, social and religious life of Columbus and Georgia and to the legal profession will be a monument to his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincerest regrets are expressed at the passing of Mr. James Madden Hatcher, and the deepest sympathy of the members of this body 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 appropriate copy of this resolution to his widow and to the other members of his family.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 478. By Representative Linder of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION Designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, a sound program of dental health is absolutely essential 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 9, 1976, 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 Georgia 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 9, 1976, on Georgia Dental Health Day.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology:

HR 479. By Representative Lane of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint an interim committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, many foods such as milk, eggs, and bread are required to be removed from the shelves of retailers after a certain date by law and rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, these requirements are intended to have beneficial results in protecting the interests of consumers; and
WHEREAS, these beneficial results are being lost because there is no uniformity regarding these requirements, which causes confusion on the part of consumers and retailers alike.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Speaker of the House is hereby directed to appoint an interim committee to study the requirements relative to the expiration dates on foods sold at retail to the end that appropriate action may be taken to establish a more uniform and understandable procedure to govern such expiration dates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Agriculture is hereby requested to have appropriate personnel of the Department of Agriculture work with such interim committee to accomplish the hereinabove described purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such interim committee shall consist of such members of the House of Representatives as the Speaker of the House shall designate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of such interim committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for members of legislative interim committees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such interim committee make a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by not later than December 31, 1976.

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The Speaker announced the House in recess until 11:10 o'clock A.M.

The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 459, having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of honoring four faculty members in the University System, was called to order by the President of the Senate, the Honorable Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

Accompanied by distinguished guests, Dr. Glenn W. Burton, Dr. Norman H. Giles, Dr. Eugene P. Odum and Dr. Joseph M. Pettit appeared upon the floor of the House and were honored with special ceremonies applauding their brilliant careers.

The following Joint Resolutions were read and adopted:

JR 1-480. By Senator Doss of the 52nd and Representative Matthews of the 63rd:

A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and expressing appreciation for the many distinguished contributions of Dr. Glenn W. Burton, Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Glenn W. Burton is one of three University of Georgia faculty members to have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Burton, born on May 10, 1910, in Nebraska, received his early education in that state, and later earned the B. S. degree in Agriculture from the University of Nebraska, followed by studies leading to the Ph. D. degree in Agronomy at Rutgers in 1936; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Burton joined the faculty of the University of Georgia in 1936 as Research Geneticist with the Coastal Plains Experiment Station, and is thus in his fortieth year of exceptional service to the University and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he has served as an Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor of Agronomy since 1952, and as Chairman of the Agronomy Division of the College of Agriculture from 1950 through 1964; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Burton has conducted cooperative federal-state research on the improvement of forage and turf grasses, leading to economically important new varieties of Bermuda grass for hay, pasture, and turf; Sudan grass and Napier grass for forage; Pensacola Bahia grass for hay and pasture; and Pearl millets; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Burton's research was not confined only to the improvement of grass varieties for Georgia, but extended to meeting the problem of world hunger through improved forage yields. As a recent citation of his work says:
"Dr. Burton has made a significant impact on international agriculture. He has done this by developing superior varieties, creating improved breeding methods, discovering significant relationships between plants, animals, and the environment, training men, consulting with leading scientists at home and abroad, developing practical research and production programs in developing countries, and motivating and guiding others by word (written and spoken) and deed.
A number of Dr. Burton's varieties and inbred lines are now grown in many foreign countries. His new Coastcross-1 Bermuda grass is increasing forage yields and livestock production in countries like Mexico and Pakistan. The hybrid Pearl millets credited

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with twenty percent of the increased food production in India resulted from his discovery of cytoplastic male sterility, his developing the outstanding Tift 23A sterile inbred, and his guiding through consultation the development of high yielding grain producing hybrids in India."; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Burton's many research findings, as published in over four hundred scientific papers, have given him international renown, and have brought him large numbers of awards and honors, the most recent being the Edward W. Browning Award from the American Society of Agronomy, and his election to the National Academy of Sciences; and
WHEREAS, the great importance of Dr. Burton's contributions, together with the stature he has gained as a scientist, shed luster on the University and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN JOINT SESSION ASSEMBLED, that the members of said bodies do hereby express their recognition of Dr. Glenn W. Burton as a distinguished scientist and teacher on the faculty of the University of Georgia, and extend their congratulations to him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chairman of the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, the Chancellor of the University System, the President of the University of Georgia, and to Dr. Burton's immediate family.

JR 2-481. By Senator Doss of the 52nd and Representative Matthews of the 63rd:

A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and expressing appreciation for the many accomplishments and contributions of Dr. Joseph M. Pettit, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph M. Pettit is the only individual within the University System of Georgia to have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pettit was born in Minnesota on July 15, 1916, and following early years in Oregon earned the B. S. degree with honors from the University of California at Berkeley in 1938; and
WHEREAS, he thereupon attended Stanford University where he received the Degrees of Engineer in 1940 and Ph. D. in 1942; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, Dr. Pettit was engaged in radar countermeasures development in the Radio Research Laboratory at Harvard University for which he received the Presidential Certificate of Merit; and
WHEREAS, in 1947 Dr. Pettit returned to Stanford University becoming Professor of Electrical Engineering, and serving from 1958-72 as the Dean of the School of Engineering; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1972, Dr. Pettit became the eighth President of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pettit is a registered professional engineer and has written numerous technical articles, as well as several textbooks and has had a major impact upon the development of the field of electronics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pettit has served as consultant for several companies in the United States and Europe, as well as a consultant on education programs in Latin America for the Ford Foundation and the Organization of American States; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Pettit's many contributions as an engineer and an engineering educator have been and are being widely recognized, as shown not only by his election as a Fellow of the National Academy of Engineering where he serves as one of 13 members of the Governing Board, but also by his past presidency of the American Society of Engineering Education, his past position as a Board Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and memberships in numerous other professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pettit's stature and influence in education and engineering coupled with the many honors he has received shed luster upon the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN JOINT SESSION ASSEMBLED, that the members of said bodies do hereby express their recognition of Dr. Joseph M. Pettit as a distinguished scientist and the outstanding President of Georgia Institute of Technology, and extend their congratulations to him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chairman of the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, the Chancellor of the University System, and to Dr. Pettit's immediate family.

JR 3-482. By Senator Doss of the 52nd and Representative Matthews of the 63rd:

A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and expressing appreciation of the many accomplishments and contributions of Dr. Norman H. Giles, Callaway Professor of Genetics at the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Norman Giles, internationally known Geneticist, is one of three University of Georgia faculty members belonging to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Giles was born in Atlanta on August 6, 1915, received his public education in the schools of Georgia, and in 1937 earned the A. B. degree from Emory University, where he held a Beck Scholarship and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa; and
WHEREAS, he thereupon attended Harvard University for the M. A. and Ph. D. degrees in genetics, subsequently holding a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Giles' brilliant scientific career has included Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships in Australia and in Denmark, the post of Principal Biologist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and twenty-one years as a Professor of Biology and Genetics at Yale University; and
WHEREAS, in 1972 Dr. Giles chose to leave a distinguished professorship at Yale University to return to his native State as Callaway Professor of Genetics at the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Giles has made a very large number of research contributions to the scientific study of genetics, particularly in the field of genetic regulatory mechanisms, and has had a major impact upon the modern development of this very difficult but highly important field; and
WHEREAS, Professor Giles makes a significant contribution to the teaching program of the University of Georgia, both at the undergraduate and graduate level with his couses on genetics and molecular genetics, courses which have an impact not only on students interested in these particular areas, but also those preparing for careers in biology, in agricultsre, in medical research, and in many other fields; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Giles' many contributions to scientific understanding have been and are being widely recognized, as shown not only by his election to the National Academy of Sciences, but also by his election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and his past presidency of the Genetics Society of America, as well as the hundreds of invitations he receives to speak before scientific bodies both here and abroad; and
WHEREAS, such distinguished contributions to science and such recognitions shed luster upon the University and upon the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN JOINT SESSION ASSEMBLED, that the members of said bodies do hereby express their recognition of Dr. Norman Giles as a distinguished scientist and teacher on the faculty of the University of Georgia, and extend their congratulations to him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chairman of the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, the Chancellor of the University System, the President of the University of Georgia, and to Dr. Giles' immediate family.

JR 4-483. By Senator Doss of the 52nd and Representative Matthews of the 63rd:

A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and expressing appreciation for the many distinguished contributions of Dr. Eugene P. Odum, Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor, Callaway Foundation Professor of Ecology, and Director of the Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Eugene P. Odum is one of three members of the faculty of the University of Georgia to have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences; and
WHEREAS, even though he was born in New Hampshire on September 17, 1913, his parents were residents of the State of Georgia at the time; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from the University of North Carolina where his father was a distinguished member of the faculty, and received the A. B. degree in 1934 and the A. M. degree in 1936, and then ea'fned the Ph. D. degree from the University of Illinois in 1939; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Odum came to the University of Georgia in 1940, advancing through the ranks until he was appointed Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor in 1957, and Callaway Foundation Professor of Ecology in 1972; and
WHEREAS, in 1962 Dr. Odum founded the Institute of Ecology at the University of Georgia, one of the first teaching and research centers in the nation to be devoted specifically to ecological concerns; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Odum was instrumental in such significant developments as Georgia's Marine Institute at Sapelo Island, the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, and the environmental sciences programs at the Oak Ridge Laboratory; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Odum was one of the pioneers of the concept of "systems ecology", which has been so influential in environmental planning and policy as well as in largescale resource management; and
WHEREAS, these concepts, and Dr. Odum's concern for ecological principles, have world-wide influence through Dr. Odum's book Fundamentals of Ecology and his many other writings; and

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WHEREAS, Professor Odum's writings have been accompanied by stimulating teaching about ecology, both on and off of the campus, and the clarity and force of his teaching and of his writings have made the University of Georgia an internationally recognized center for ecological concerns; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Odum's greatest influence lies in his original approach to ecology. The following is a quotation from a recent citation of his work:
"Odum's ecology is not merely an interdisciplinary science nor is it exclusively a division of biology, but rather it is a new integrative science which focuses on the higher levels of organization that are not generally dealt with in the conventional academic disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, economics, sociology and so on. Odum points out that the traditional reductionistic approach to science has resulted in much good for mankind, but until we also develop the synthetic or holistic approach we have only half a science of man."; and
WHEREAS, recognition of Dr. Odum's original ideas and research brought to the University of Georgia a 5 million dollar developmental award from the National Science Foundation, including matching funds for a unique Ecology Building opened in 1975; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his election to the National Academy of Sciences in 1970, he has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; was selected as Georgia Scientist of the Year for 1968; with his brother, Dr. H. T. Odum, he received the International Award of the Institut de la Vie of Versailles; and has received many other honors too numerous to list; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Odum's great stature and influence in the important field of ecology, coupled with the many honors he has received, shed luster on the University and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN JOINT SESSION ASSEMBLED, that the members of said bodies do hereby express their recognition of Dr. Eugene P. Odum as a distinguished scientist and teacher on the faculty of the University of Georgia, and extend their congratulations to him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chairman of the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, the Chancellor of the University System, the President of the University of Georgia, and to Dr. Odum's immediate family.

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 of the General Assembly dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 11:55 A.M.

The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 460, having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Governor, was called to order by the President of the Senate, the Honorable Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

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Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, His Excellency Governor George D. Busbee appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following adress:

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
TO JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BY GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE
Lt. Governor Miller, Speaker Murphy, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly.
I have the high honor and duty at this Joint Session to report to you briefly on the State of the State as we begin the second year of this Administration.
I want to begin by thanking you for what you did last year. The economic realities of the last year limited and deferred many of the plans, programs and projects to which we have long been committed. That was disappointing.
But in facing up to the economic realities of last year in a responsible manner, we broke some old habits in state government which needed to be broken. We put the brakes on some trends in state government which needed to be stopped.
In the long run, that kind of progress can mean more to the people of this state than the progressive programs we couldn't afford last year.
We have not spread on the law books a lot of new programs but we have spread across state government a lot of new policies.
We didn't spend as many new dollars last year as we had planned but we did take a closer, more realistic look at what we were doing with our tax dollars.
If there has ever been a year in which there was a need for teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation between the Executive and the Legislative Branches of government, it was 1975.
A political rift of the kind that has not been uncommon in our state's history could have had a disastrous impact on state finances and state operation last year.
Because we worked together and because we are continuing to work together in this Session to keep our income and expenditures in balance, I can tell you that the financial integrity of our state has not been impaired. And what is equally important, essential services are still being provided at a satisfactory level. The people are being served.
We have a state government today which is more streamlined, more accountable, with fewer frills, fewer employees and a more businesslike approach to public service than we had a year ago.
I want to tell you, Ladies and Gentlemen, how much I appreciate the work you have done to help make this possible.
I will always remember with heartfelt gratitude the close and constructive relationship I have had with those of you in the General Assembly during the long ordeal of the budget in the first year of my administration. For my part, I pledge to you here today to continue that cooperation and that relationship for the next three years.
As we emerge from the valley of this recession, I think it's necessary for us to take some directional bearings and try to determine where we've been and which way we're headed.
It seems clear to me that where we've been for the last 15 years was in an era of "easy money" for government an era of sustained growth and annual surpluses.

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Where we are now and where we're likely to be for some time to come is in an era of limitations. We are going to see some impressive increases in revenues, but much of this growth is simply inflation and not the kind of real growth which we had in the sixties and early seventies.
The rules of the game have changea.
In the easy money era, each public problem was approached with a prescription for new programs, new personnel and new expenditures.
But it's a lot easier to write a prescription for effective government than it is to fill one.
In Education, in Corrections, in Social and Health Services and many other fields, we have constantly made new expenditures but our progress has been slow.
Our goals in these areas have not changed. But the financial facts of life are changing the means of reaching those goals.
But in all areas of state involvement, if we are to move decisively forward in an age of limitations government has to be better in a practical sense. It has to be more accountable. It has to be managed better. It must be cost conscious. It can't fritter away dollars on programs that return little benefit to the public.
In these days of multi-billion dollar deficits in the national budget and with the political influence of pressure groups, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that all government services must be paid for by the people either this generation or the next one. There is no such thing as a free lunch.
Some local and state governments have been pressured into ignoring this principle and now find themselves on the brink of financial disaster. This has not happened and is not going to happen in the State of Georgia.
I want to mention two developments which reflect our commitments in the general operation of government.
I have pride in the fact that we have reversed a very long trend and, for the first time in modern history, we have actually reduced the number of state employees.
We have heard a great deal about the growth of the federal bureaucracy, but in recent years state and local governments have grown much faster than the federal government.
In Georgia, during the last five fiscal years the number of employees in general government excluding the Board of Regents increased by more than 7,000 or an average of about 1,500 each year.
Because of the austerity program which we implemented this year, the number of state employees has been reduced and my proposed budget reflects a reduction of more than 1,500 for the next fiscal year.
I pledge to you that we are going to continue to operate the state government with the minimum manpower required to do the job.
Another positive change that came out of the ordeal of the budget this year is that we are now able to use the budget as an effective management tool.
As a part of the more stringent budgetary process which we went through, I asked each budget unit for a detailed performance evaluation. This was the first time in state government that we had developed a procedure to make a practical measurement of performance by the various departments and agencies. As I put together my budget proposals, I made every effort to adjust and allocate our resources to get the maximum performance from each tax dollar, and I'm sure you will have the same objective in this Session.

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I'm going to ask for your approval of a new program which will begin to strengthen the management function in state government. That is the establishment of a certified public managers' program for government employees.
If we are going to raise the caliber of state government, we must have managers with more professionalism and skill. The certified public managers' program will not have a significant cost in state funds and will be carried out by the State Merit System and the Institute of Government of the University of Georgia. It will be a professional training program used to develop management skills, and the state government through the Merit System will recognize that training and reward it with higher management responsibility.
We have made a solid beginning toward upgrading the management the practical performance of state government.
This is basic to sound government and a progressive state and it will continue to be a major emphasis of my administration.
The program of my administration the way in which I am trying to influence the policies of state government and the life of this state is through a combination of executive and administrative actions, budgetary actions and legislative recommendations.
It would not be responsible for me to ask you to adopt at this Session any programs involving major new expenditures. I have recommended to you a budget which shifts priorities and modifies policy in a number of areas. On Thursday I will make a separate report on the budget and the financial condition of the state.
I don't want anybody here or anybody in the state government to get the idea that because we have had economic problems we can accept a standstill administration or a do-nothing Session of the General Assembly.
To provide effective legislative leadership or executive leadership in an era of limitations requires extra effort, extra work at weighing priorities and extra commitment to the details of good government.
Let us pledge today to keep those commitments, to demonstrate by our actions that recession does not mean retreat on the important issues, and that real progress will not be postponed.
Excellence in education is the only solid foundation for progress. Education is the number one priority of my administration.
It is a prime example of an area of government which needs to take a directional bearing and perhaps chart a somewhat different course.
In the past few months I have tried to raise these questions publicly:
Have we drifted away from the basics in education?
Have we over-emphasized innovation and under-emphasized reading and writing?
Have we shown too much interest in fancy new programs and not enough interest in effective teaching?
Do we need policies at the state level which will move us more clearly back into the mainstream of the educational process?
In raising these questions I have stepped on some toes.
Some educators are marking some low grades on my report card, and I suspect some of you are getting similar marks. But what the educators of this state need in the State Capitol are not cheerleaders, but leaders. And leadership must start with raising hard questions.

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I have been in close communication with the leadership of GAE and other educational groups. Their views and proposals have been presented to me constructively. I have told them in the simplest language I know how that what we are involved in is a two-way street.
I think that we all recognize that we have an obligation to provide more financial support for education, and my proposed budget recommends a 7% increase in teacher salaries; an increase in maintenance and operations funds for education; an increase in instructional media; and other increased financial commitments for education.
As this financial input into education grows, we have a right to expect the educational output to grow.
I am not calling for new educational programs. I am calling for an examination of our present policies. I am suggesting that we consider policies which lead public education back to an emphasis on the basics reading, writing and arithmetic. I am not concerned about their being taught as the old song says, "To the tune of a hickory stick," but I am concerned about their being taught in a classroom where there is discipline.
I believe the teachers of Georgia themselves consider the lack of discipline in the classroom to be one of the most serious problems in our schools, and we cannot continue to ignore this problem in terms of state policy.
The keystone to quality education is still good teaching. Because I believe that effective teaching is so crucial to our success in education, I am recommending that you adopt legislation to .establish an advisory group on professional standards. This group would be made up of educators and would formally work with the State Board of Education to develop standards for the certification of teachers, their preparation, and how best to measure their performance.
In the coming days I am also going to create a separate advisory group to work with my office, the State Board and the State Superintendent to develop recommendations on what our direction should be in education.
I urge you to participate in the reappraisal of education in Georgia. No other activity of government has such a meaningful impact on the State of your State.
Another requirement for real progress in Georgia is economic development. What is needed in this area is not so much a reappraisal of the direction in which we are moving, but a new thrust and a new vitality to our economic development program. Our basic policy will continue to be to encourage planned, orderly industrial development in a manner which preserves and protects our environment.
In spite of the bleak economic situation last year, we did have more than one-half billion dollars invested in new and expanded manufacturing facilities which created more than 18,000 new jobs.
We are now seeing the industrial community regain confidence in the economy and I am working closely with the Board of Community Development and the competent professional staff of that Department to carry out a strong economic development program. The Department has a new Commissioner with an impressive record in economic development and he is already bringing new enthusiasm and energy to our program.
We are convinced there are advantages to restoring the name "Industry and Trade" to this Department. As a matter of practice, we have found that industrialists in this country and abroad continue to refer to it in that manner, which is the way it was designated for many years.
We will present a proposed constitutional amendment making this change, and I hope you will give it your favorable consideration. The Community Development function will not be de-emphasized but will continue to be conducted through the Bureau of Community Affairs.

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You will also have before you this Session a proposed constitutional amendment which will permit local option freeport legislation, and I urge you to favorably consider this measure.
The Department of state government which has had the most appraisals and reappraisals is the Department of Human Resources. This is the largest Department in state government and it has a responsibility which is complex and challenging.
This Department has not reached the level of administrative efficiency which I think is necessary, but solid progress has been made in the last year.
We found that the Medicaid Program had built up a momentum of its own and was out of control. There were abuses of the program by both providers and recipients. A mandatory change in accounting methods led to an imbalance of $18 million in the Medicaid budget which had to be corrected by a combination of policies affecting both providers and recipients and by eliminating capital outlay projects from the budget.
Medicaid is a major budgetary concern and getting control of this program has been the most difficult single problem I've dealt with this year. I am sued and picketed almost daily as a result of these efforts.
But I can tell you that the state of the Medicaid Program is the soundest it has been in its history. We are now implementing a Medicaid Management Information System which will put the program on a sound administrative basis for the first time. I have worked closely with the Secretary of H.E.W. and we are being allowed to carry out the first major Medicaid co-payment program in the nation. In other actions affecting the Department, we abolished the Area Network System and we now have the coordinating function performed from 10 planning and coordinating districts. Last May we reassembled the various units of Central State Hospital under a single administrator after a period of administrative fragmentation of that facility.
There will be several legislative proposals before you this Session which affect the programs of the Department of Human Resources and I urge you to study these measures and to examine the operations of the Department.
Last year you gave me the statutory authority to make organizational changes within the Department. Although substantial progress has been made, both Commissioner Parham and I recognize that there is a continuing need for organizational adjustments.
As I have said before, we have not accomplished all that we expected or that you expected when you gave us blank check authority to streamline and modernize and restructure this Department. Had it not been for certain unanticipated crises such as the Attorney General's ruling, lawsuits, AFDC over-runs and fraud investigations in the Medicaid dental program, I assure you we would be further along.
Having acknowledged that I have been precluded from completing the task which you gave me the authority to accomplish in DHR, I recommend that you grant me an extension of the authority under H.B. 665 through December of this year.
We have a continuing crisis in the field of Corrections. In spite of the capital outlay which you appropriated to Corrections last year, overcrowding will remain at a dangerous level in the foreseeable future.
There are no quick and easy answers. There is no single proposal or program which will guarantee an effective Corrections System. But you will have before you this Session a package of bills which in combination would represent a practical redirection in our Corrections efforts. There proposals seek more equity in sentencing and more workable concepts for releasing inmates from institutions.
We can't keep building more and more prisons.

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I urge you to study these bills and to let this be the Session when we begin a responsible and realistic redirection of our Corrections System.
We now have a Judicial System in which many judges are overworked, and many court calendars are overcrowded because there is a disparity of case loads between courts and circuits within the state. In some areas jails are full, legal disputes are going unsettled, and the public is becoming more skeptical about the practical administration of justice.
Last spring I appointed a Commission on Court Organization and Structure and asked it to submit to me a legislative package which would modernize our Judicial System. Because of financial limitations, I am not able to submit to you all of the recommendations of the Commission. But I am recommending a set of proposals which will move us in the direction of judicial economy and efficiency.
This will produce major benefits in our fight against crime and will serve the public in many other ways. I urge you to take this step toward modernizing our Judicial System.
Financing our Transportation System is and will continue to be one of the major concerns of my administration. We are getting more for our road dollars now because of the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, but we are experiencing no material growth in motor fuel tax revenues.
I have been repeatedly urged to propose an increase in motor fuel taxes during this Session. I don't believe it is responsible nor right to impose new taxes upon the people in the midst of a recession and I will not support or sign a motor fuel tax increase this Session.
I will, however, continue to give a great deal of attention to developing the most responsible strategy for financing our transportation needs in this state, and I invite your attention to this serious problem.
I have proposed legislation which will provide for the state government to have effective representation on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. There is a need for coordination between MARTA and the state, and I ask that you give favorable consideration to this legislation.
You will have before you this Session a package of proposed legislation concerning Medical Malpractice. I am presenting this legislation because we can't afford to wait until we face a crisis in the field of medical services before trying to develop some remedies.
Although we have made good progress in the field of mental health in the last decade, we don't have a sound legal framework for our Mental Health Program, and this is needed.
I will propose for your consideration a Mental Health Services Act for Georgia.
The genius of our system of government is its capacity to adapt to change in an orderly way. The program we had in this Chamber yesterday was a reminder of how enduring our legislative system is, and also of how much change it has accommodated.
Most of that change, most of our progress has not come in the form of landmark or glamorous legislative acts, but rather it has come in small doses in budgets which shift resources, in subtle but substantive legislation which shifts policy.
I have suggested today that we must now accommodate change in a responsible manner by adjusting some priorities and policies. Those decisions like most of the processes of government call for common sense and courage. I look forward to working with you this Session as we exercise our responsibilities to the people of this state.

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

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The Lieutenant Governor announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:30 o'clock P.M.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 56 Do Not Pass. HB 107 Do Not Pass. HB 341 Do Not Pass. HB 1223 Do Not Pass. HB 1204 Do Not Pass. HB 734 Do Not Pass. HR 317 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd Chairman

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways & Means 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 490 Do Pass. HB 529 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 780 Do Pass. HB 784 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th Vice 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 Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 469-1267 Do Pass.

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HR 462-1226 Do Pass.

HB 1228

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

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

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 14, 1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.

Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.

Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Robert Gary, Chaplain, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, 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.

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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 1284. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Jones of the 126th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended, so as to provide that sheriffs of State courts of the various counties of the State of Ga. shall be eligible for membership in the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Ga. and shall be eligible for benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1285. By: Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, and Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-9909 relative to deception as to the existence of a lien on any property, so as to change the penalty provisions relative to such deception; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1286. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Tax Commissioner and the Coroner of Madison County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HT/ 1287. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County upon an annual salary 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 1288. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the office of Tax Commissioner, approved April 18, 1929 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 1289. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HB 1290. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Heard County upon an annual salary, approved Feb. 9, 1965 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 1291. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to provide that pecans falling from trees grown on private property onto public road, street or highway rights-ofway shall be the property of the owner of such trees during the harvesting season; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1292. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-101, relating to the eligibility of persons to hold civil offices, as amended, so as to provide that no person shall be required to be a citizen of this State in order to be eligible to hold any emeritus office of this State, except during that period of time such officer shall exercise and discharge the powers, duties, responsibilities and functions of his emeritus office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1293. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Johnson, West, Bailey and Lee of the 72nd, and Knight of the 67th: 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 (Districts 67, 71 and 72); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 1294. By: Representatives Johnson, Bailey, Lee and West of the 72nd, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia and providing for a retirement system for the sheriffs of Georgia so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive retirement benefits from and after the effective date of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1295. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the commissions of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions so as to clarify the provisions relating to the computation of pension benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HB 1296. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Commissioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations gov-

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erning the payment of pensions so as to permit all officers or employees of Fulton County to participate in said pension fund as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HB 1297. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County providing for payment of benefits from the fund; to renumber succeeding sections of said Act accordingly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HB 1298. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, and Davis and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the use of speed detection devices by the various counties and municipalities of this State so as to change the circumstances and conditions under which speed detection devices may be used and arrests made pursuant thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1299. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: 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, as amended, so as to change the definition of the term "motor carrier"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1300. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to mandatory retirement age; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1301. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, and Shanahan of the 7th: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-1401, relating to powers of a trust company to act as fiduciary and in other representative capacities, so as to provide that every bank, building and loan association, and credit union operating pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Institutions Code of Ga. shall possess all of the rights, privileges, powers and responsibilities conferred upon trust companies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1302. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service for leaves of absence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1303. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Audits and Accounts approved December 6, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, Extra Sess., p. 7), as amended, so as to provide that the State Auditor shall prepare and promulgate standard forms to be used by all State officials and

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employees for travel expenses reimbursed or advanced from State funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1304. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Section. 41A-1305 relating to acceptances, so as to change the time within which the acceptance of drafts shall be permitted; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1305. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Felton of the 22nd, Shanahan of the 7th, Ross of the 76th, Harden of the 154th, Hays of the 1st, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-205, relating to the registration of motor vehicles and applications therefor so as to prohibit the State Revenue Commissioner and officials and employees of the State Revenue Dept. from revealing the names and addresses of persons who have registered motor vehicles, except under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1306. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Uvalda so as to change the provisions relating to the granting of franchises; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HB 1307. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Glenwood so as to change the provisions relating to the granting of franchises; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HB 1308. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Parrish of the 97th, and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to declare the intent of the General Assembly to encourage training and service in the military by authorizing tuition grants under certain conditions to students in the State-supported military college; to provide definitions; to provide for application for and administration of said grants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1309. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, and Howard of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the acquisition, construction, operation and regulation of airports and other navigation facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1310. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson and Howard of the 19th, and Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing an alternate method of annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 100% of the property owners in the affected area; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1311. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Harris, Thomason and Johnson of the 8th, and Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the exemption of property from taxation so as to provide that public property which is owned by a political subdivision and which is situated outside the territorial limits of the political subdivision shall not be exempt from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1312. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-1702 relating to service of summons, so as to repeal the provision which provides that in cases where the service of the summons is by publication, hearings shall not be earlier than five days after the date of the last publication; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1313. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-620 relating to the revision of the electors list, so as to provide that those electors who have not voted at least once in a five-year period shall be purged from the electors list; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1314. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Buck of the 95th, Adams of the 14th, Jackson of the 9th, Carrell of the 75th, Russell of the 64th, Elliott of the 49th, Oxford of the 116th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Firemen's Retirement System so as to provide for an increase in the monthly pension of eligible firemen or volunteer firemen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

Mr. McDonald of the 12th moved that HB 1314 be engrossed.

The motion prevailed and HB 1314 was ordered engrossed.

HB 1315. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Firemen's Retirement System so as to provide for the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1316. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-3307, relating to the licensing and permissible activities of international banking corporations, so as to encourage international banking corporations to make loans in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1317. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL

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to amend Code Title 24, relating to courts, as amended, so as to provide jurisdictional amounts for all small claims courts; to provide that probate courts shall act as small claims courts under certain conditions; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said courts; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1318. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to create Judicial Administration District and the boundaries thereof; to provide for Judicial Administration District Councils; to provide for Administrative Assistants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1319. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial procedures 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 1320. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, presentments and accusations in general so as to provide that two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or accusation in certain circumstances; to provide for relief from prejudicial joinder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1321. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Nix of the 20th, Egan of the 25th, Tolbert of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-107 relating to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly so as to change the provisions relating to service and travel; to change the provisions relating to vouchers; to provide for affidavits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1322. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Decatur 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.

HR 484-1322. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Clay County, Georgia, as the "Henry G. McKemie Bridge"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 485-1322. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, and Hudson of the 137th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of the Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 486-1322. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Jordan of the 58th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to appropriate funds to such nonprofit corporations, authorities or associations as said governing authority shall deem to be in the general interest of the citizens of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legislation.

HR 487-1322. By: Representatives Sigman of the 74th, Harris of the 138th, Carrell of the 75th, Bowman of the 103rd, Carlisle of the 71st, Williams of the 54th, Parham of the 109th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the Office of Lieutenant Governor; to provide for the election of a President of the Senate viva voce from said body; to provide for succession to the office of Governor; to provide that nothing contained herein shall, in any manner, affect the Lieutenant Governor prior to a certain date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 488-1322. By: Representative Mullinax of the 69th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Ralph Joseph Murphy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 489-1322. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no county, municipality or other political subdivision shall be authorized to establish an airport inside the boundaries of Paulding County unless a majority of the qualified voters of Paulding County voting in a referendum thereon shall approve the location of the airport in Paulding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 490-1322. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson, Howard and Cooper of the 19th, and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions shall not be authorized to acquire real property inside the boundaries of any other county, for airport purposes unless a majority of the qualified voters of the county in which the airport is proposed to be located voting in a referendum thereon shall approve the location of the airport; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 491-1322. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Cole of the 6th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the Supreme Court to give its opinion upon important questions of law when required by the Governor, the Senate, or the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 492-1322. By: Representatives Calhoun of the 88th, Beckham of the 89th, Miles of the 86th, Dent of the 85th, Sams of the 90th, and Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION compensating Gail E. Ryan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 493-1322. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Wood of the 9th, Cooper of the 19th, Egan of the 25th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, and many others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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:

HB 1331. By: Representatives Oxford of the 116th, Murphy of the 18th, Castleberry of the lllth, Matthews of the 63rd, Wheeler of the 152nd, Glanton of the 66th, Harrison of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 95A-961, relating to the circumstances under which certain vehicles may exceed the prescribed weight, width and length limitations, as amended, so as to provide the circumstances under which permits may be issued which would authorize vehicles to extend up to and including 168 inches when transporting mobile homes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

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

HB 1272 HB 1273 HB 1274 HB 1275 HB 1276 HR 471-1276 HB 1277

HB 1278 HB 1279 HB 1280 HR 472-1280 HB 1281 HB 1282 HB 1283

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), is hereby amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $1,745,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $1,688,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 52, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 7,709,061 1. Operations ......................................................................................................$ 7,534,061 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,534,061 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,534,061
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 7,534,061 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000
For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, officials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs 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 .................................................................$ 2,386,273

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1. Operations......................................................................................................$2,046,273 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,046,273 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,046,273
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$2,046,273 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 340,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ............................................................................$ 1,077,000
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. 478-481.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts ...........................................................................$ 7,299,603
For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
For payment of salaries, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.
For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is designated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals..........................................................................$ 1,223,266
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 position established during the fiscal year.

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Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court........................................................................................................$ 171,620
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports .......................,...........................................................$ 64,500
For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission.
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission..........................................................................................................$ 10,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ..........................................................................................................$ 7,425
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services...............................................................................$20,356,712

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.................................................................................................$ 1,859,172

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$223,000

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 3,112,753

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,434,925

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,434,925

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $223,000 is designated and committed to design and install an automated electrical power management system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area.

2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$513,180 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,549 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,300 Equipment Purchases .,.........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,500 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$2,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 576,529

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$572,029

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.................................,.............................................................$ 331,836

Regular Operating Expenses..............................,...............................................$ 29,503

Travel. ...................................................................................................................^ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,750

Per Diem and Fees.............................................,...,...................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,643,656

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted. ..................................................................................^ 2,017,745

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,017,745

Total Positions Budgeted

24

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$224,175

Regular Operating Expenses,.............................................................................$ 12,471

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.... .................................................................................^> 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............,.,...,.,.,.......,.............................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................I -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Workmen's Compensation......................................................................... ....$1,056,780

Total Funds Budgeted. ..................................................................................^> 1,317,426

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,285,026

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 684,130

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 85,118

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing... ...............................................................................^ 18,836

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees...... ..............................................................................................^ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$794,084

State Funds Budgeted....... ...............................................................................^ 794,084

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$81,385 Regular Operating Expenses. ..............................................................................^ 5,860 Travel........................................................................................................................1900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................,.................................$ -0Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$ -0-

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Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 88,145

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$88,145

Total Positions Budgeted

7

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 119,835

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 187,653

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 900

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 319,888

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 155,479

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,265,181

Regular Operating Expenses......................................................................,..$ 1,922,521

Travel...................................................................................................................$25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$38,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,963

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,060,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 7,794,381

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,323,546

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,840,000

Total Positions Budgeted

650

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 190,899

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$393,396

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 759,095

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 14,500

Total Positions Budgeted

19

10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,262,556 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 316,311 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,617

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................-..--..------------------.----------$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$44,001

Equipment Purchases ..........................--........................................--.----....--...$ 35,000

Per Diem and Fees .................................................-..........-....----......-.----...$ 7,000

Computer Charges................................-.....................-...............-..-.............$ 40,000

Other Contractual Expense...............--..------..----------------------------......$ -0-

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$12,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................-....-.....-.-.......----------...------..$ 14,415,485

State Funds Budgeted................................................................-.................$ 1,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

104

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$849,570

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 969,549

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$41,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 94,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$5,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,966,119

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 87,718

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 515,021

Travel.....................................................................................................................$1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,275

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$2,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted-.-...........-..-.........................-..........-..-............-$ 616,514

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$61,065

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$28,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,705

Computer Charges--................................................--...............................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 109,270

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 109,270

Total Positions Budgeted

4

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14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 40,748

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,150

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$57,859

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 45,509

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,712,278 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,517,063 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,567 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 168,787 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$220,713 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,091,180 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,855,956 Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$-0 Rents and Maintenance Expense ....................................,.............................$ 7,794,381 Workmen's Compensation.............................................................................$ 1,056,780 Direct Payments to Authority for Operations.................................................................................................$ 1,859,172 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 223,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$3,112,753 Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 12,700,000

Section 11. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture ...................................................................................................$ 15,062,369

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,071,403

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 154,340

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 32,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 24,400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 22,520

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 1,400

Computer Charges.................................,..,................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................? 1,165,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,560,563

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................,..............................? 3,278,586

Total Positions Budgeted

186

2. Animal Industry Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................1623,983 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$86,182 Travel...........................,...................................................................,......,..........,.? 35,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,575

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,788

Per Diem and Fees.............................................,.......................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense....................................................................,..................?-0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract.............................................................................................................? 322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................? 477,675

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................? 475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology .......................................................................$ 181,420

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625

Indemnities..........,.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,655,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,647,248

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,080,554

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 217,204

Travel...................................................................................................................? 33,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................? 10,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 94,100

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................?945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,432,258

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,209,828

Total Positions Budgeted

99

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,291,756

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 67,685

Travel.................................................................................................................? 161,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................? 40,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,750

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,175

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,566,766

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,566,766

Total Positions Budgeted

132

5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 699,062 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 77,486

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 930,104

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 913,104

Total Positions Budgeted

55

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 121,039

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 273,676

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 300,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,800

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges ............................................................................................,........$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 700,015

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$700,015

Total Positions Budgeted

12

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 650,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,905

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,100

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$821,609

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 821,609

Total Positions Budgeted

61

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$531,032

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,279

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees .....................................,..........................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 603,611

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 603,611

Total Positions Budgeted

40

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9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,282,881

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$68,852

Travel. ...............................................................................................................^, 113,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$49,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,833

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,341,833

Total Positions Budgeted

106

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,704,440

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$42,709

Travel.................................................................................................................$135,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 540

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 32,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,954,489

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$794,489

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$ 185,280 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,056,554 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,124,318 Travel..... ...........................................................................................................^ 671,900
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 138,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 385,525 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 56,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 126,100 Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$ 1,165,000 Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract.............................................................................................................$208,000 Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract .............................................................................................................$ 322,000 Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675 Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$475,000 Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology ......................................................................^ 181,420

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Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625 Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000 Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000 Payments to Agrirama Authority ' forOperations....................................................................................................$ 185,280
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $35,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

Section 12. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance ....................................................................................................$ 1,582,025

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 309,318

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 55,977

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$3,843

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,919

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$399,057

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 399,057

Total Positions Budgeted

20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 934,326

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,400

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 229,285

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,957

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,182,968

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,182,968

Total Positions Budgeted

62

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,243,644 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,377 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 234,285 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,919 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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Section 13. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development.................................................................................................$14,808,915

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 243,266

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,099

Travel...................................................................................................................$35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$299,865

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 299,865

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 217,245

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 48,793

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,240

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,465

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,543

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$272,543

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 600,878

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$288,511

Travel...................................................................................................................$27,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,100

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,049,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,049,019

Total Positions Budgeted

70

4. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 466,530 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 296,561 Travel...................................................................................................................$15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$30,450 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,934

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Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Promotional Parade Floats .................................................................................$ 28,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$860,775

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 803,824

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 107,217

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,966

Travel...................................................................................................................! 27,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$400

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 131,950

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 326,436

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 326,436

Total Positions Budgeted

7

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising ........................................................................................................$ 723,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,750

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,750

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$2,790,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 5,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,290,000

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................,..$8,290,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

8. World Congress Center State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$ 3,043,478 TotalFundsBudgeted....................................................................................$3,043,478 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,043,478

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,635,136 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$704,930 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 109,853 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,540 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 232,684 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 24,465 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230 Advertising........................................................................................................$ 723,750 Promotional Parade Floats.................................................................................$ 28,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$ 8,543,478

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Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing repairs and construction and land acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not to exceed $52,000,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of a general cargo facility on Colonel's Island in Glynn County, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs....................................................................$ 2,860.479

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 57,160

Regular Operating Expenses...............................................................................$ 2,000

Travel....................................................................................................................$ 3,185

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 5,191

Per Diem and Fees....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .............................................................................1.238,000

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 306,536

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 306,536

Total Positions Budgeted

6

2. Area Development:

Personal Services..............................................................................................? 172,481

Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................? 13,852

Travel....................................................................................................................? 4,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................................................? 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 1,475

Per Diem and Fees .............................................................................................? 32,542

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions............................................................................$ 1,161,100

HUD 701 Planning Grants ...........................................................................$ 1.466,366

Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................? 2,854,566

State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................? 1,225,917

Total Positions Budgeted

11

3. Local Development:

Personal Services..............................................................................................? 217,159

Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................? 26,081

Travel..................................................................................................................? 16,628

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................................................? 6,412

Publications and Printing....................................................................................? 6,412

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ 1,350

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................$_-0^

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 274,536

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 56,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

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4. State Development:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 28,751

Regular Operating Expenses...............................................................................$ 2,500

Travel....................................................................................................................$2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 4,900

Per Diem and Fees....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges .........................,..........................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................,................?_-0-^

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$ 38,551

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$ 38,551

Total Positions Budgeted

7

5. State Crime Commission:

Personal Services..............................................................................................$ 664,296

Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................$ 89,284

Travel..................................................................................................................$ 23,437

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..................................................................................? 18,510

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 2,425

Per Diem and Fees .............................................................................................$ 24,974

Computer Charges..............................................................................................? 14,156

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ -0-

LEAA Impact Cities.........................................................................................? 194,267

LEAA Action--Local...................................................................................$ 14,590,320

LEAA Action--State.....................................................................................$ 9,595,254

LEAA State Buy-In.......................................................................................$ 1,821,801

LEAA Discretionary.........................................................................................$ 862,963

LEAA Planning................................................................................................? 830,319

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................? 28,732,006

State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................? 1,233,475

Total Positions Budgeted

45

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...........................................................................................? 1,139,847 Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................$ 133,717 Travel..................................................................................................................? 50,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................? -0Publicatons and Printing...................................................................................? 27,922 Equipment Purchases........................................................................................? 20,897 Per Diem and Fees .............................................................................................? 58,866 Computer Charges..............................................................................................? 14,156 Other Contractual Expene...............................................................................? 238,000 Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions............................................................................? 1,161,100 HUD 701 Planning Grants ...........................................................................? 1,466,366 LEAA Action Local.....................................................................................? 14,590,320 LEAA Action State........................................................................................? 9,595,254 LEAA State Buy-In.......................................................................................? 1,821,801 LEAA Discretionary.........................................................................................? 862,963 LEAA Planning................................................................................................? 830,319 LEAA Impact Cities.........................................................................................? 194,267

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Develop ment, including advertising 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.

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Section 14. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General............................................................................................................! 3,157,567

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.................,.......................................................,.....................! 288,934

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 60,355

Travel.. .................................................................................................................$ 13,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$5,200

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................^ 9,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$377,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$377,789

Total Positions Budgeted

21

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$495,114

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 28,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................I 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$8,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$595,014

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$595,014

Total Positions Budgeted

40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 207,801

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 22,636

Travel...................................................................................................................! 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$50,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................!-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$297,437

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$297,437

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Information and Enforcement Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 347,459 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,600 Travel...................................................................................................................$14,500
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$12,600

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 416,859

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 416,859

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,082,897

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$88,721

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 125,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 151,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,950

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,470,468

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,470,468

Total Positions Budgeted

113

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,422,205 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,812 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 175,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$214,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$59,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,650 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,900 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500 Other Contractual Expense........................................,..............................................$ -0Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$6,000

Section 15. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense...............................................................$ 1,567,788

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 535,023

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000

Georgia Military Institute

Grant....................................................................................................................$15,500

Civil Air Patrol Contract ....................................................................................$ 19,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 899,723

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$899,723

Total Positions Budgeted

36

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2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 451,358

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$71,033

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$542,191

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 295,880

Total Positions Budgeted

34

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$57,800

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 101,007

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,807

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,807

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 147,740

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,371

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$7,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,576

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$210,587

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,143,707 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,599 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -Or Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,293,806

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$205,378

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,335,628 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$422,210 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,576 National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant....................................................................................................................$ 15,500 Civil Air Patrol Contract ....................................................................................$ 19,000

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $19,000 is designated and commit ted for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Department of Defense in the accomplishment of its Civil Defense functions.

Section 16. State Board of Education Department of Education.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Education......................................................! 638,725,039 1. General Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$795,226 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,292 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 47,762 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 49,686 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$5,200 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 49,287 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 170,500 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2))...............................................................................................$ 298,437,083 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a..................................................................................$ 11,457,332 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a))....................................................................................................$39,828,797 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).............................................................................................................$ 450,718 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)........................................................................................................$ 47,730,625 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)..........................................................................................................$2,556,998 Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 520,298 Isolated Schools...................................................................................................$57,761 Mid-Term Adjustment...............................................................................................$-0-
Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$ 30,816,929 Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 375,000

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Cooperative Educational Service

Agencies.........................................................................................................$ 2,502,000

Superintendents'Salaries..............................................................................$ 2,942,055

Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750

Education of Children of Low

Income Families (Migratory)...........................................................................$712,212

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$449,839,511

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$448,427,124

Total Positions Budgeted

41

2. Pre-School Education:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 108,190

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,718

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,986

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 250

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Selective Pre-School

Development..................................................................................................$ 5,933,035

Non-APEG Grant:

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families .........................................................................................$ 13,950

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,083,329

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,068,196

Total Positions Budgeted

7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services.... ........................................................................................^ 1,743,576

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 120,290

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 145,707

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,710

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,351

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 137,778

Grants:

High School Program...................................................................................$ 12,921,620

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 1,697,754

Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810

Adult Education .............................................................................................$ 2,492,196

Area Vocational Technical

Schools..........................................................................................................$ 27,697,934

Area Vocational Technical

Schools--Construction.....................................................................................$ 225,000

Manpower Development and

Training..............................................................................................................$ 30,000

Comprehensive Employment and

Training.........................................................................................................$ 4,659,049

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 53,071,475

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,442,921

Total Positions Budgeted

115

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4. Special Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$405,989

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,969

Travel...................................................................................................................$36,406

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,335

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,125

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,632

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 5) ........................................................................................$ 36,297,902

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec.15)...........................................................................................................$ 5,997,256

Sick and Personal

Leave(Sec. 16)...................................................................................................$ 321,281

Travel-Special (Sec. 17) .............................................................................................$ -0-

Special Education Leadership

Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))...................................................................................$ 283,220

Pupil Transportation

(Sec. 25)..........................................................................................................$ 1,965,578

Non-APEG Grants:

Instructional Services for

the Handicapped............................................................................................$2,424,524

Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education of

Handicapped Children .....................................................................................$ 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ...............................................................................$ 300,000

Tuition for the

Multi-handicapped...........................................................................................$522,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 3,262,467

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 57,071,911

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$54,298,815

Total Positions Budgeted

27

5. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$316,439

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,978

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,093

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 306

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families...................................................................................$46,821,203

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 47,190,519

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$45,511

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Instructional Materials Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 111,669

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,337

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,384

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 25,998

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................:......? 23,656

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Instructional Materials

and Media (Sec. 13) .......................................................................................$ 9,978,035

Non-APEG Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials.............................................................................................$ 1,815,832

Strengthening Instruction in

Critical Subjects...................................,...........................................................$802,676

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 12,795,587

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,038,044

Total Positions Budgeted

10

7. Educational Media Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,167,104

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,402,011

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 58,649

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 136,192

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 57,672

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 135,267

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 51,154

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$333,204

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 300,000

Grants:

Summer Library Supervisory

Program..............................................................................................................! 62,830

Educational Television........................................................................................! 56,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,760,269

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,119,269

Total Positions Budgeted

193

8. Student Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 241,387 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 22,982 Travel...................................................................................................................! 15,240 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,100 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................! 819 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................! 9,790 Grants: Psychological Services.........................................................................................$48,000 Guidance, Counselling and Testing..............................................................................................................$ 200,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 540,318

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 501,736

Total Positions Budgeted

15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 686,762

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 66,777

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 53,656

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,145

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,075

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 29,232,514

Non-APEG Grant:

School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 78,525,798

Grants to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes...................-.............................................................$ 1,400,000

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..................................................................................................$ 4,576,000

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes .............................................................................$ 634,243

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 141,989,227

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$72,002,443

Total Positions Budgeted

46

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 560,330

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 36,979

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 46,091

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,375

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 648,175

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 600,412

Total Positions Budgeted

34

11. Financial Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 255,725 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,240 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,866 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,328 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................,......$ 948 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$313,107

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 217,201

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 757,699

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,837

Travel...................................................................................................................$28,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 16,735

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,074

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,758

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 669,114

Grants:

Supervising Teachers........................................................................................$ 145,000

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services.....................................................................................$ 2,504,951

Staff Development.............................................................................................$490,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,672,368

State Funds Budgeted.$ 1,890,379

Total Positions Budgeted

58

13. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 571,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$253,789

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,007

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$9,671

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,146

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians...........................................................................................$ 2,458,976

Public Library Materials ..............................................................................$ 1,845,868

Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operations .................................................................................................$ 848,922

Teacher Retirement...........................................................................................! 205,372

Public Library Construction......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,371,323

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,111,322

Total Positions Budgeted

59

14. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,520,284 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$268,185 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,837 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$62,880 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,095 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,107 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 555,585

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Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,853

Grants:

Supplementary Education Centers

and Services......................................................................................................|.240j489_

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,716,315

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 340,000

Agency Funds...................................................................................................... 783,526

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,592,789

Total Positions Budgeted

115

15. State Board and State

Superintendent Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 216,811

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 35,591

Travel...................................................................................................................$16,267

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 111,508

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$455,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 271,574

Total Positions Budgeted

12

16. Surplus Property Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 392,409

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 152,531

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 12,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$575,440

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

37

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 118,867

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,504

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 144,513

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 97,303

Total Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,970,439 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,626,898

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Travel.................................................................................................................$581,269 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$389,416 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 144,273 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 286,770 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 555,585 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,169,697 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2))...............................................................................................$ 298,437,083 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ........................................................................................$ 36,297,902
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a))..................................................................................$ 11,457,332 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a))....................................................................................................$39,828,797
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))...................................................................................$ 283,220 Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13)...............................................................................................$9,978,035 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).............................................................................................................$450,718 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)........................................................................................................$53,727,881 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)..........................................................................................................$2,878,279 Travel (Sec. 17).....................................................................................:............$ 520,298 Travel - Special (Sec.17) ............................................................................................$ -0Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 31,198,092 Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................$ 57,761 Selective Pre-School Development..................................................................................................$ 5,933,035 Mid-Term Adjustment...............................................................................................$ -0Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$35,982,522 Driver Education...............................................................................................$375,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies............................................................................................$ 2,502,000 Superintendent's Salaries..............................................................................$2,942,055 Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750 Education of Children from Low-Income Families ..................................................................................$47,547,365 High School Program...................................................................................$ 12,921,620 Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810 Adult Education.............................................................................................$2,492,196 Area Vocational-Technical Schools..........................................................................................................$27,697,934 Area Vocational-Technical Schools-Construction........................................................................................$ 225,000
Manpower Development and Training..............................................................................................................$ 30,000
Comprehensive Employment and Training..................................................................................................$4,659,049 Instructional Services for the Handicapped..................................................................................................$2,424,524

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Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .....................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ...............................................................................$ 300,000 Tuition for the Multi Handicapped.....................................................................................................$ 522,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773 Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects...............................................................................................$ 802,676
School Library Resources and Other Materials.............................................................................................$ 1,815,832 Summer Library Supervisory Program..............................................................................................................$62,830 Educational Television........................................................................................$56,186 Psychological Services.........................................................................................$ 48,000 Guidance, Counselling and Testing..............................................................................................................$ 200,000 School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 78,525,798 Supervising Teachers........................................................................................$ 145,000 Supplementary Education Centers and Services.....................................................................................$2,745,440 Staff Development............................................................................................$490,000 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians......................................................................................................$2,458,976 Public Library Materials ...............................................................................$ 1,845,868 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operations .................................................................................................$ 848,922 Public Library Construction......................................................................................$ -0Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................$ 1,400,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..................................................................................................$4,576,000 Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools) ........................................................................................................$ 26,789,757 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes .............................................................................$ 634,243 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 300,000
B. Budget Unit: Institutions.................................................................................$8,318,623 1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services..................:.........................................................................$ 1,320,067 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 395,329 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,975 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,275 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,089 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges ....................;................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 54,750

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........................................................ .........................$l,85Q,485

State Funds Budgeted...... ..............................................................................$ 1,256,503

Total Positions Budgeted

99

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services........ ....................................................................................$ 1,132,541

Regular Operating Expenses. ........................................................................ ...$292,356

Travel.. .................................................................................................................$ 14,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.................................................................................. ..................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........ .............................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 97,645

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,154

Computer Charges..................................................................................................... $ -0-

Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................... $ -0-

Capital Outlay... ..................................................................................................$ 50,000

Authority Lease Rentals... .............................................................................. ....$49,315

Total Funds Budgeted. ...................................................................................$ 1,644,761

State Funds Budgeted....... .............................................................................if; 1,097,773

Total Positions Budgeted

90

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services..... .......................................................................................$ 1,324,832

Regular Operating Expenses.............. ..............................................................$ 249,675

Travel....................... ........................................................................................... ...$6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.................. ..................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.... .................................................................................$ 2,390

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,402

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,100

Computer Charges..................................................................................................... $ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 16,222

Capital Outlay........ ............................................................................................. .......$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted... .................................................................................$ 1,633,121

State Funds Budgeted.. ..................................................................................$ 1,368,906

Total Positions Budgeted

170

4. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services. ...........................................................................................$ 2,414,450

Regular Operating Expenses... .........................................................................$ 534,131

Travel......... ............................................................................................................$ 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.. .............................................................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing ....................,....................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...................................................................................... ...$24,650

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges..................................................................................................... $ -0-

Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................... $ -0-

Capital Outlay. ..................................................................................................$ 199,165

Authority Lease Rentals.... .................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted.. ..................................................................................$ 3,204,696

State Funds Budgeted. ...................................................................................$ 2,875,858

Total Positions Budgeted

290

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services... ............................................................................................$ 758,950

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,640

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 68,994

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 89,400

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,116,036

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,040,291

Total Positions Budgeted

88

6. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 766,876

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,204

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,560

Equipment Purchases. .................................................................................,......$ 10,850

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .........................................................................................,...........$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$934,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$679,292

Total Positions Budgeted

58

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$7,717,716 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,808,747 Travel...................................................................................................................$54,865 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 4,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,025 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 298,630
Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,754 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,622 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$249,165 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.
Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System appli cable 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 stu dents in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based on a parity formula for remedial purposes only.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development,
funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are age five by December

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31, as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and perception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the aca demic readiness as a criterion for admission.
Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding year's first grade ADA.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instruc tional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students in aver age daily membership. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $10,155 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and oper ation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving additional students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning additional instructional units.
Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.
Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.
Provided, that from the appropriation of $346,332 above for Criterion-Referenced Test ing for Students, Criterion-Referenced Testing for Teachers and for Competency-Based Certification Development, the State Board of Education is authorized to utilize these funds interchangeably to accomplish the development of all or any portion of the above mentioned activities. Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 7, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of funding regular (general education) classroom teachers in grades where earned.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is desig nated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,926,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issu ance of not to exceed $22,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above $22,150,000 for school construction an amount of $5,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of construction and equipping comprehensive high schools. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current 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 distri bution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,400,000 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for architectural and engineering planning for the Area Vocational-Technical School authorized in Chatham County.

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Provided, that in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchange ably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $250,000 is designated and committed for new equipment and repairing existing equipment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Grants for the Severely Emotion ally Disturbed, $1,014,485 is designated and committed to establish four Severely Emo tionally Disturbed Centers in Dougherty, Spalding, Bulloch, and Fulton Counties.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System........................................................................................................................$-0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................,....................$ 536,877

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,763

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 125,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 53,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 838,140

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,877 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$37,763 Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 125,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 53,000

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ..................................................................$ 8,964,084 1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$382,378 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$279,080 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 3,600 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 426 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,410 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,053

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 733,294

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 230,083

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,112

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,915

Travel..........................................................................................................................$84

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 88

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 850

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 150,049

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

3. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 8,389,534

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,860,398

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,634

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 848,544

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,995

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 117,996

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 14,660

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 18,431

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 11,333,192

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,235,840

Total Positions Budgeted

820

4. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$402,823

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 71,169

Travel...................................................................................................................? 10,012

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 13,136

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,855

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 55,294

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 557,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 498,161

Total Positions Budgeted

25

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 9,243,847 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,230,562 Travel...................................................................................................................? 82,077 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 852,144 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 26,645 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 143,111 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 52,160 Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 83,778 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

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Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $55,949 is designated and committed to upgrade the Towerman Series.

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................................................................$ 583,393

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 95,554

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 538,170

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 693,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 583,393

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 95,554 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,233 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 538,170

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation..................................................................................................$7,254,465

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 359,299

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$85,269

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,200

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 1,646

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$466,564

Total Positions Budgeted

29

2. Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,714,822 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 400,136 Travel .................................................................................................................$ 183,069 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 179,366 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,500 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 32,887 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,623,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,315,534

Total Positions Budgeted

181

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,132,595

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 324,816

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 19,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 17,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,862

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 103,124

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 344

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 91,033

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,693,774

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,579

Total Positions Budgeted

84

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,222,390

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 453,922

Travel...................................................................................................................$11,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..............................,........................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 151,016

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 31,590

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,032,001

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 40,584

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,945,003

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,041,788

Total Positions Budgeted

132

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,429,106 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,264,143 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 217,569 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 196,866 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 163,028 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 171,101 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,344 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,129,234 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 42,230 Evidence Purchase ..............................................................................................$ 98,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.........................................................................................................$ 52,029 Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$26,239 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,180 Travel........................................................................................................................$500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,110 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$52,029

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$52,029

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$26,239 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................,.................$ 11,180 Travel........................................................................................................................$500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,110 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges.......................................................................................,.............$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Section 22. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission ...........................................................................$ 250,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$287,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$21,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 20,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 71,700

Revolving Fund for

Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,518,292

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

44

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$287,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,500 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$20,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 71,700 Revolving Fund for Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $48,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $10,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Shel tered Workshop in Dougherty County.
Provided, that unless there is Congressional authorization for deepening the existing navigational channel in Brunswick Harbor into Brunswick River and the construction

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of a new navigation channel connecting Brunswick River through the South Brunswick River to Colonel's Island via the South Brunswick River to a minimum depth of 32 feet prior to June 30, 1976, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall not sell these bonds and all funds appropriated for the Colonel's Island project and any revenues generated therefrom shall be returned to the State Treasury.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation relating to the Revolving Fund for construction planning shall be committed or expended unless specifically authorized in an Appropriations Act of the Georgia General Assembly, or approved by a majority of the members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.

Section 23. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .......................................................................$ 2,782,980
Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 844,380 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,980 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,980

Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 844,380 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -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 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 appropriation shall be increased by the amount incur red 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.....................................................................................................$ 2,685,233

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 280,691

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$30,819

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,950

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,600

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 153,230

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$698,790

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$685,790

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 44,261 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,923 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,706 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,456

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 346,649

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 402,495

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 152,846

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,376

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,379

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,250

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted................................,......................................................$ 350,005

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$237,005

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 287,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,148

Travel...................................................................................................................$21,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 338,722

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 313,722

Total Positions Budgeted

21

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 279,143

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 296,373

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 246,373

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 501,232 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,178 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,000
Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 605,210

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 371,210

Total Positions Budgeted

30

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 306,761

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 90,254

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,830

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,250

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,120

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 531,715

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$321,065

Total Positions Budgeted

49

8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 164,213

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,933

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PuhlicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 14,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ....:....................................................................,...........................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$209,346

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$209,346

Total Positions Budgeted

13

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$71,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,207

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 525

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 86,732

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$43,425

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Intern Program Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 67,007 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 2,875 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,269 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................,...................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$31,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 104,451

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 104,451

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,315,158 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 235,696 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 86,005 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$64,506 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,575 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 76,920 Computer Charges............................................................................................,$ 126,100 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 155,730 Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 346,649 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500 Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 31,000

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities................................................................................................$6,800,000
1. Grants to Counties.........................................................................................$2,600,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,600,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,600,000
2. Grants to Municipalities...............................................................................^ 4,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,200,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,200,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 2,600,000 Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$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.............................................................................................$241,696,418.38 1. General Administration and
Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,660,224 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,465,031 Travel.................................................................................................................$256,926 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$52,266 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,623 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 61,759 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,396,258 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 88,300 Capital Outlay....................................................................................................$ 120,500 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 149,223 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,275,110

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Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,286,300

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 188,350

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$4,646,986

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,153,474

Total Positions Budgeted

617

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$654,636

Regular Operating Expenses......................................................................,.....$ 104,838

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,381

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,187

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,974

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$10,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,823

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,839

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 13,910

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 363,782

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 517,147

Total Positions Budgeted

41

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 1,294,389

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,931

Travel...................................................................................................................$28,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$23,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,508,370

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 73,530

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,419,338

Total Positions Budgeted

108

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$4,027,753 Regular Operating Expenses.................................................,.......................$ 1,057,315 Travel.................................................................................................................$338,514 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 56,093 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,170 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 519,054 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$110,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,184,256 Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$300,000 Cancer Control Benefits......................................................... ..........................$459,000 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits...........................................................................................$4,081,228 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,342,009 Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 89,300 Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 41,060

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Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 6,577,793

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,633,856

Total Positions Budgeted

412

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,039,150

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 994,634

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 314,981

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 54,711

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,900

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 139,418

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 268,991

Facilities Construction Grants..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,844,785

Indirect Communications Funding .........,..........................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,766,055

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,061,080

Total Positions Budgeted

416

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,289,978

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 428,826

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 441,458

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,360

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,304

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,004

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 312,328

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project.............................................................................................$ 97,300

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project ................................................................................$ 92,800

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,873,335

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,366,539

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,453,596

Total Positions Budgeted

433

7. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 957,593 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,519 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 85,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,800 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 414,500 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,657,859 Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 81,190 Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 22,370 Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 452,578

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,101,721

Total Positions Budgeted

77

8. Drug Abuse Prevention and

Abatement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,444,509

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,526

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,497

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 10,644

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,720

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,426,938

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,384,334

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................? 81,190

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,234,624

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,068,520

Total Positions Budgeted

153

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 212,608

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,020

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,309

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................,.....? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 100

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 140,500

Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................? 1,125,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................? 23,434,216

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs......................................................................................? 2,221,425

Grants for Child Mental Health.......................................................................? 949,669

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,701,037

Foster Grandparent Program

and Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$1,700,617

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 33,504,901

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 12,670

Agency Funds...............................................................................................? 15,297,388

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 18,194,843

Total Positions Budgeted

23

10. Community Social Services and Administration: Personal Services............................................................................................? 3,842,215 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 372,966 Travel.................................................................................................................? 313,356 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 83,605 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 31,624 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 7,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 579,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 127,345
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,357,111

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Indirect Computer Funds...................................................................................$ 201,100

Indirect Communications Funding ............................................................/.......$ 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,917,324

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,182,822

Total Positions Budgeted

335

11. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 200,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 28,104,000

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$2,673,000

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency

Social Services ...................................................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,717,938

Georgia Indigent Legal

Services Contract............................................................................................$ 1,025,412

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$38,850,350

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,408,035

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,281,183

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 429,105

Travel .................................................................................................................$-248,425

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,112

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,500

Per Diem and Fees .................................,.................................................................$ 950

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 450

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,981,225

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,541,068

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,357,517

Total Positions Budgeted

341

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 412,080

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 66,395

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 26,074

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,200

Equipment Purchases ...............................,...........................................................$ 3,278

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 4,536

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,476,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,452,341

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 3,990,941

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 450,160

Total Positions Budgeted

35

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14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$549,147

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,445

Travel...................................................................................................................$30,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$8,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,285

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 55,995

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,158,919

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$182,680

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 24,855

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$852,174

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 99,210

Total Positions Budgeted

41

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$8,082,708

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,387,671

Travel.................................................................................................................$140,037

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 25,588

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,005

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$234,213

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,134

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 385,150

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,406,506

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,560

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 11,942,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,381,927

Total Positions Budgeted

718

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,891,642

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 17,104,794

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 541,477

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,715

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 154,238

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 224,824

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$29,923,690

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 25,593,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,096,218

Total Positions Budgeted

1,056

17. Medicaid Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................$ 1,358,679.00

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Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 317,200.00

Travel............ ..................................................................................................$ 15,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases......................................................................................................................$-0

Publications and Printing..............................................................................$ 93,270.00

Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 11,000.00

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................................................$ 1,600.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,920,000.00

Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 3,312,353.00

Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................$ 295,381,377.00

Reserve for Prior Year

Medicaid Liability ...................................................................................$ 48,401,989.33

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health.. .................................................................................^ 737,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Child Mental Health....................................................................................$ 147,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Alcoholism....................................................................................................$ 354,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 352,051,468.33

Indirect Computer Funding......................................................................$ 1,542,390.00

Agency Funds........................................................................................$ 234,801,843.95

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 115,707,234.38

Total Positions Budgeted

123

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.............................................................................................$ 560,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 530,000

Cuban Refugees Benefits..................................................................................$ 100,000

SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................$ 2,850,000

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 129,533,519

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 133,573,519

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 535,850

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 96,782,940

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 36,254,729

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ -0Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! -0Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 26,878,545 Grants to Counties for Social Services..............................................................................................$23,363,068

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Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................,....................$ 50,241,613

State Funds Budgeted........ .........................................................................^, 19,496,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,433,609

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$592,320

Travel.................................................................................................................$166,592

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,270

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 28,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,237,891

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,658,491

Total Positions Budgeted

175

Budget Unit Object Classes-. Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 58,432,103.00 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,097,536.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 3,088,671.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases... ....................................................................................................^, 29,700.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................$425,156.00 Equipment Purchases. ................................................................................^ 561,820.00 Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 1,386,222.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 5,025,258.00 Other Contractual Expense ....................................................................$ 37,415,565.00
Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs......................................................................$ 150,000.00 Crippled Children Benefits.......................................................................$ 3,034,626.00 Kidney Disease Benefits..............................................................................$300,000.00 Cancer Control Benefits..... ..........................................................................^, 459,000.00 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits......................................................................................$4,081,228.00 Facilities Construction Grants...........................................................................................................................$-0
Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 97,300.00
Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project ...........................................................................$ 92,800.00 Grant-ln-Aid to Counties..........................................................................$ 9,028,977.00 Benefits for Family Living Care................................................................................................$ 1,125,000.00 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...................................................................................$ 23,434,216.00 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs.................................................................................$ 2,221,425.00 Grants for Child Mental Health ..............................................................................................$ 949,669.00 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...........................................................................................$ 3,701,037.00

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Foster Grandparent Program
and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded.....................................................................................$ 1,700,617.00 Work Incentive Benefits ...........................................................................$ 2,673,000.00 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services..............................................................................................$ 130,000.00 Benefits for Child Care.............................................................................$ 6,717,938.00 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts.....................................................................................$ 1,025,412.00 Areawide and Community Grants ...........................................................$ 1,457,178.00 Nutrition Grants .......................................................................................$ 2,476,500.00 Grants for Nephrology Centers ...................................................................$ 185,000.00 Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................$295,381,377.00 Reserve for Prior Year Medicaid Liability...................................................................................$48,401,989.33 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health....................................................................................$ 737,500.00 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health....................................................................................$ 147,500.00 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism....................................................................................................$354,000.00 Cuban Refugees Benefits.............................................................................$ 100,000.00 SSI-Supplement Benefits..........................................................................$ 2,850,000.00 AFDC Benefits......................................................................................$ 129,533,519.00 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants.....................................................................................$26,878,545.00 Grants to Counties for Social Services....................................................................................................$ 23,363,068.00 Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 120,500.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund................................................................................................$ 149,223.00
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless approved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12-'A>% matching for Day Care Centers in the Appalachian Region.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to the Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Budget $234,425 is designated and committed for the Factories for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs.
Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health - Local Services Budget not less than $100,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, no less than, $167,053 is designated for the purchase of drugs, management, and treatment of Hemophiliacs
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Retarded Children's
project Rescue outreach advocacy program.

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Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions................................................................................................$ 127,792,281

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,697,611

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 919,269

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,840

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$70,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,360

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 387,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,267,580

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,792,580

Total Positions Budgeted

537

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$5,885,235

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,445,350

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,994

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,517

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,684

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,049

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 13,867

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,054,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,326,915

Total Positions Budgeted

668

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$4,565,018 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 833,392 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,723 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,612 Per Diem and Fees ..........................................................................................,...$ 67,790 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$69,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$500,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,120,535

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State FundsBudgeted....................................................................................$5,621,239

Total Positions Budgeted

554

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,038,808

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 773,379

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,778

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,249

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,166

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$646,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,565,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,395,280

Total Positions Budgeted

550

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,762,033

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,119,882

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,718

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 31,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$75,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,400

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$853,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,007,033

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,346,285

Total Positions Budgeted

779

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................,...............................................................$ 13,271,753

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,835,710

Travel...................................................................................................................$20,453

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,684

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,702

Equipment Purchases. ........................................................................................$ 60,726

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 44,176

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 71,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 136,483

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$16,572,687

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$12,224,462

Total Positions Budgeted

1,594

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,357,762

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Regular Operating Expenses...,.....................................................................$ 1,485,708

Travel...................................................................................................................$34,476

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,565

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,365

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 60,694

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,846

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,075

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,074,491

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,729,163

Total Positions Budgeted

831

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services ............................................................................$ 9,839,838

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,993,247

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,610

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,386

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 18,634

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,917

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 107,100

Other Contractual Expense ............,..............................................................$ 1,084,720

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 377,165

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,290,617

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,601,990

Total Positions Budgeted

1,119

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,414,763

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,532,285

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,425

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,870

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$25,347

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,289

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 60,810

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 417,825

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 450,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

DrugPurchases..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,986,614

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,277,893

Total Positions Budgeted

714

10. Central State Hospital Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 42,003,691 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 9,094,237 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 52,389 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 1,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,178 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 114,271 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 84,112 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$360,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 87,105

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Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 183,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases............................................................................................. ....$750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$54,027,983

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 43,983,780

Total Positions Budgeted

4,915

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,918,683

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,334,141

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,124

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................Si; 7,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,375

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$53,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,372,273

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,197,227

Total Positions Budgeted

653

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services.................................................,..........................................$ 2,186,272

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 673,785

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,348

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,358

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers...............................................................................................................$ 369,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,335,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,295,467

Total Positions Budgeted

298

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services........................................................................................$ 112,941,467 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 24,040,385 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 269,820 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 46,749 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 41,208 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 389,451 Per Diem and Fees ......................,.....................................................................$ 635,538 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,030,959 Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................$ 1,902,210 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$530,665 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers .............................................................................................$ 369,000 .Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 5,545,000

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State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 183,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases .................................................................................................$ 750,000
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $183,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing a school for special education at Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,104,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $377,165 is desig nated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for Fire Safety renovations at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

Section 26. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division .......................................................................$ 457,121

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,121

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$457,121

Total Positions Budgeted

30

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund...............................................................................................................$3.315.441

1. Basic Employment Security Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,223,661 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$3,669,390 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 450,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$250,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 150,000

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 394,375

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,142,426

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,025

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,342,814

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 6,591,770

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 614,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 254,200

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 203,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,608

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 20,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 20,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 51,015,392

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

326

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 756,038

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 44,736

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,433

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,516

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 852,123

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 845,623

Total Positions Budgeted

58

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,500,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,500,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,853,664

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 405,373

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,842,013

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 640,793

Total Positions Budgeted

232

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Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 21,176,177 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 10,711,269 Travel..............................................................................................................$ 1,190,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 505,200 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$371,700 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,608 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 20,000,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,926,799 W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768 Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 20,000,000

Section 27. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law.....................................................................$2,096,313

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,860,462

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 179,116

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,155

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Law Books............................................................................................................$ 32,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,194,819

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,096,313

Total Regular Positions Budgeted

89

Total Library Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,860,462 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 179,116 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,155 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys 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 Govern ment, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appro priated 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 Administration Agency Assessments ..............................................................................--....$ 2,094,564

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1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$396,531

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,990

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,640

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 136,494

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,355

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 609,587

Total Positions Budgeted

34

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$293,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,750

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$50,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 386,950

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................$386,950

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 226,008

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,125

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 61,926

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 307,259

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 301,491

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 190,775

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,250

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 238,475

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 207,355

Total Positions Budgeted

14

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5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 182,169

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,190

Travel. ....................................................................................................................$ 1,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 560

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,600

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 238,694

Total Positions Budgeted

16

6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 263,521

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 15,112

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,850

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 222,929

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 298,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 808,812

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 420,726

Total Positions Budgeted

21

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 144,755

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,300

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Tota) Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 168,455

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 168,455

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,697,259 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 121,667 Travel...................................................................................................................$30,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 59,950 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,950 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,750 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 487,249 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 298,600

Section 29. Department of Natural
Resources. Budget Unit: Department of Natural
Resources .....................................................................................................$ 28,237,063 1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,008,191

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,111

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,282

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,700

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 70,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,665

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 140,380

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................,........$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................I 1,468,929

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,468,929

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Public Relations and Information

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 346,902

Regular Operating Expenses.......,......................................................................$ 81,719

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,312

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 12,300

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,944

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 14,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$739,677

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 739,677

Total Positions Budgeted

27

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 966,755

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 93,711

Travel...................................................................................................................! 55,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.. ............................,....................................................$ 60,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 9,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 80,620

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 108,909

Land and Water Conservation

Grants.............................................................................................................! 3,600,000

Recreation Grants ...................................................,.........................................$ 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,277,795

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,357,911

Total Positions Budgeted

60

4. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,331,780

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 525,766

Travel...................................................................................................................$16,692

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 176,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 15,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 29,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,500

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,267

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,124,705

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,173,086

Total Positions Budgeted

109

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5. Fisheries Management Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,382,687

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 584,406

Travel...................................................................................................................$31,980

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 104,900

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 99,325

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,400

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,125

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,200

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 116,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,364,523

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,904,108

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Law Enforcement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,983,856

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 870,025

Travel...................................................................................................................$52,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 311,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 29,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 281,297

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,780

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...........................................................................$ 27,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,563,958

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,382,274

Total Positions Budgeted

243

7. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 64,611

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,409

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,645

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,100

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$85,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 85,665

Total Positions Budgeted

4

8. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 44,695

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,205

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 3,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,065

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,640

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 62,255

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$62,255

Total Positions Budgeted

3

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9. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,878,544

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,747,958

Travel...................................................................................................................$64,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 178,888

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 36,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 149,757

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 57,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 28,500

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 165,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,832,647

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,238,593

Total Positions Budgeted

337

10. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,007

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,800

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,000

Equipment Purchases ...........,.............................................................................$ 10,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ..................................................................................$ 949,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,812,007

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,542,007

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$484,873

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 42,168

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 24,459

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$23,077

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$590,577

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 590,577

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. Water Quality Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,733,354 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 100,352 Travel...................................................................................................................$44,606 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,000

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 34,540

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 377,500

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,514,152

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,229,700

Total Positions Budgeted

126

13. Air Quality Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,149,501

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,279

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 54,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 6,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 48,700

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,379,780

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$829,280

Total Positions Budgeted

74

14. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$589,816

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,734

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,180

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Puhlications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees .,..............................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,656,730

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,656,730

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Land Reclamation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 144,533

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,863

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,775

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 14,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$199,271

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

Total Positions Budgeted

9

16. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 590,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 302,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$892,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 892,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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17. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations..........................................................................................................$ 482,500

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 52,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Jekyll Island State

Park Authority:

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 16,614,105 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,475,506 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 436,331 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........,..................................................................................................$ 845,388 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 562,794 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 694,226 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 202,840 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$307,205 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 585,876 Land and Water Conservation Grants .............................................................................................................$ 3,600,000 Recreation Grants.............................................................................................$ 300,000 Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000 Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps.............................................................,.............$ 949,500 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations..........................................................................................................$ 482,500 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................?i 871,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 679,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 52,500

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropri ated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Prop erties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall

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have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $21,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Planning and Research, $100,000 in Grants is designated and committed for renovation of the 4-H Club property and adja cent property acquired for park and recreation purposes. Provided further that these funds shall be matched with local or Federal funds.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $350,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing Capital Outlay projects at Jekyll Island through the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to use up to $100,000 of the funding for Recreation Grants for the purpose of making grants to counties and cities in connec tion with the transfer to such counties and cities of the operation of certain existing State
parks.

Section 30. Department of Offender
Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Department of
Corrections.....................................................................................................$3,852,699

1. General Administration and

Support Budget;

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,263,738

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$492,234

Travel.. .................................................................................................................$ 76,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,900

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 27,820

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 314,442

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 57,500

Mentally Retarded Offender

Program .............................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,432,434

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,432,434

Total Positions Budgeted

168

2. Construction, Maintenance, and

Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$175,418

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing ........................,.......................................................,........$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$122,547

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 420,265

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$420,265

Total Positions Budgeted

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3. Federal Grants Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 522,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$90,737

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 55,572

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,167

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,196

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,297

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,940

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 330,304

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,200,601

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,961,544 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$628,271 Travel........................................,........................................................................$ 151,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,900 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 34,167 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,996 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 119,117 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 446,382 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 399,804 Mentally Retarded Offender Program .............................................................................................................$ 150,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 122,547

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized to redirect $127,453 of the unex pended balance of the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) funds for the architect design and drawings of a correctional institution in Chatham County.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions ..................................................................................................$ 35,418,966

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 928,892

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 415,835

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,968

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 22,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$36,451

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,427,771

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,095,971

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,458,300 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,358,341 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 66,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 673 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 79,855 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$40,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,029,569

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,017,569

Total Positions Budgeted

227

3. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,709,048

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,244,638

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,782

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 44,700

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 123,167

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 79,275

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 241,811

Capital Outlay......................................................................,............................$ 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$640,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,195,646

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,840,764

Total Positions Budgeted

289

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,782,681

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,947,302

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 88,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 139,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,028,358

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,443,358

Total Positions Budgeted

454

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................,......................$ 3,419,025

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,060,100

Travel...................................................................................................................$12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 55,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,560

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 234,075

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 119,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,901,960

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,529,960

Total Positions Budgeted

341

6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 615,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$333,713 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,550 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$350 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,125 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,800

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,098,538

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,080,538

Total Positions Budgeted

60

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 568,000

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................,......$ 353,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................I 2,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 425

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 29,025

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,079,011

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,079,011

Total Positions Budgeted

59

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 716,350

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 217,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 21,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,120

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 987,120

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 987,120

Total Positions Budgeted

104

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 225,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 30,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..........,............................................................................$ 536,475

Per Diem and Fees ...............,..............................................................................! 18,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,111,475

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,111,475

Total Positions Budgeted

150

10. Youthful Offender Institution Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 723,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 350,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 50,000

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Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,665,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,814,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................!? 2,814,500

Total Positions Budgeted

156

11. Work Release Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 168,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 147,809

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 211

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,492

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$31,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .....................,...................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000

13. Impact Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 656,334

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 202,767

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,588

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 124

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 90

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,594

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,353

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$2,408

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 910,258

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,488

Total Positions Budgeted

58

14. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 185,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,000 Travel....................................................,........,.......................................................$ 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

Total Positions Budgeted

20

15. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 24,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

16. Court Costs, Overtime, and

Inmate Release Funds Budget:

Personal Services - Overtime..............................................................................$ 30,000

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-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Court Costs........................................................................................................$ 140,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................? 2,857,500

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,410,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,410,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Pre-release Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 134,245

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 126,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 250

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 78,772

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 357,000

StateFundsBudgeted.........:.............................................................................$357,000

Total Positions Budgeted

51

18. Kemper Correctional Institution Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 470,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 416,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 7,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 917,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 917,000

Total Positions Budgeted

58

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 18,845,075 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 10,525,499 Travel...................................................................................................................$89,138 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$421,824 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$9,709 Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,329,926 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 409,528 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$2,408 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 245,811 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,805,000 Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 140,000 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................$2,857,500

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is desig nated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institution.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $350,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for a feed mill and hog project at Georgia State Prison and an abattoir at Georgia Industrial Institute.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation................................................................................................$4,972,689

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 292,139

Regular Operating Expenses...............................................................................$ 28,156

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,670

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$329,465

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Probation/Parole Budget: Personal Services......................................,,....................................................$ 3,453,447 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,003 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 185,460 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................,....................$ 872 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 31,328 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 11,488

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,026,224

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,026,224

Total Positions Budgeted

321

3. Treatment Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 399,942

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 199,614

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,340

MMotor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,873

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,007

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,224

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$617,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 617,000

Total Positions Budgeted

41

4. Federal Grants Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,183,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 370,921

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,432

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,962

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 88,798

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,205

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 50,698

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,877,230

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

164

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,328,742 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$934,694 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 272,902 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,207 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 121,133 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,055 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 62,186

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles............................................................................................................$ 1,548,318

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,479,652

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,960

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 78,771

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,200

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,593,583

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,318

Total Positions Budgeted

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,479,652 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,960 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 78,771 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$1,200 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Section 31. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety ...........................................................................................................$ 23,571,404

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 253,847

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,600

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 310,447

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Totel Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$373,381

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,155

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,690

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 30,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 494,226

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 491,315

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 754,272

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,201,462

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,107

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,750

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$80,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,110,741

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,110,741

Total Positions Budgeted

64

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,310,147

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,122,773

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 153,503

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$820,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$723,908

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$96,429

Per Diem and Fees ....................................,.........................................................$ 28,934

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,375,854

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$20,631,548

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,386,772

Total Positions Budgeted

1,182

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$220,433

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$336,093

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,495

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,193

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$53,646

Per Diem and Fees ..........................,.....................................................................$ 6,551

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 648,211

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 238,680

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 273,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,736

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,706

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 47,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$428,396

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 343,896

Total Positions Budgeted

18

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,185,554 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,806,819 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 199,944 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 854,800 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 826,481 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 190,682 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 99,235 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,460,054 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

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Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' netirementSysiem........................................................................................^8,415,180
Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System. ...........................................................................................^, 137,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,415,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,415,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System............................................................................................$ 137,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 8,278,180

Section 33. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission....................................................................................................$2,191,045

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 516,920

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,480

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................$ 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 22,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 511,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,118

Travel................. ..................................................................................................^ 32,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$8,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 665,290

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 665,290

Total Positions Budgeted

44

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 724,791 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,790 Travel...................................................................................................................$40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,800 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 102,850 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................^ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$980,231

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................J5941,555

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................,.................................$ 1,753,683 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,388 Travel...................................................................................................................$79,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,300 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,850 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 22,500

Section 34. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University

System Institutions...................................................................................$255,124,319

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$225,266,285

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and "Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 65,299,658

Teachers'Retirement ...................................................................................$ 17,255,715

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,172,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,686,000

State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 1,867,591

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$334,547,249

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$224,187,671

Total Positions Budgeted

15,279

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,553,591 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. 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 annual lease

contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of

the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the

State Budget authorities for approval, whose 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' Retire

ment System.

No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college

or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any

other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or

plant 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.

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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 estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$256,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$119,302

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$376,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 376,090

Total Positions Budgeted

25

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 786,235

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub -

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 758,546

Total Funds Budgeted,...................................................................................$ 1,544,781

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 553,781

Total Positions Budgeted

36

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 6,760,140

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,226,001

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,986,141

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,253,441

Total Positions Budgeted

201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 749,000 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub -

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lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$355,262

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,104,262

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 392,807

Total Positions Budgeted

66

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,898,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$4,986,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,885,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,293,593

Total Positions Budgeted

833

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Agriculture Experiment Sta tions, $250,000 is intended to meet price increases in agricultural supplies, materials and equipment necessary for research and to improve scientist man year support.

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 14,304,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................? 2,048,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,352,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,196,636

Total Positions Budgeted

936

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is designated 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..........................................................................................? 16,438,267 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................? 5,269,487

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$21,707,754

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,870,300

Total Positions Budgeted

1,873

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 274,460,315
Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................$81,062,606 Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................$ 17,255,715
Capital Outlay................................................................................$2,172,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$22,686,000
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 1,867,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..............................................................$ 6,926,735

Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 345,846

SREB Payments................................................................................................$ 732,000

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$345,000

Regents Scholarships .........................................................................................$200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 3,658,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,926,735

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,926,735

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense. .......................................................................................^, 345,846
SREB Payments ...............................................................................................^ 732,000 Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000 Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 3,658,500

Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue............................................................$17,710,608 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 561,512

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County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA............................................................................................................$ 436,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 359,738

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 208,736

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,658,636

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,633,636

Total Positions Budgeted

37

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 762,023

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 609,753

Travel.....................................................................................................................$1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 24,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 54,300

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,455,576

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 45,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,410,576

Total Positions Budgeted

70

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 711,871

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,487

Travel...................................................................................................................$44,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 99,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 553,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation......................................................................................................$201,000

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,953,933

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation........................................................................$201,000

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 650,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,102,933

Total Positions Budgeted

64

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the Intangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April

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17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 741,233

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 72,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 53,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$618,372

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,493,905

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 545,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$948,905

Total Positions Budgeted

75

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 373,661

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,584

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,755

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 527,000

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 90,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 437,000

Total Positions Budgeted

36

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,270,793

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 167,248

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,507

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 215,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,165

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,505,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,167,013

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,530,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,637,013

Total Positions Budgeted

117

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,628,671 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 201,567 Travel...................................................................................................................? 37,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 110,400 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,500 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,050 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,608 Computer Charges...........................,...................................................................? 50,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,051,796

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,026,058

Total Positions Budgeted

119

8. Motor Vehicle Registration

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,683,704

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 272,635

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,212

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 242,486

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,740

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,641,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,860,577

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,590,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,270,577

Total Positions Budgeted

202

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,260,337

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,981

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 246,614

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,332

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,332

Total Positions Budgeted

96

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,899,571

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 157,789

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 195,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$8,918

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 12,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,283,578

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,283,578

Total Positions Budgeted

275

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases

Budget:

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.............................................................................$ 87,250

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 324,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,000

State FunddsBudgeted.....................................................................................$ 412,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $87,250 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department

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of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 105,000 regular motor vehicle

tags and 20,000 bicentennial 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 totel 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..........................................................................................$ 11,893,376 County Tax Officials/Retirement and PICA............................................................................................................$ 436,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,912,182 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 551,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 123,600 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 892,540 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 94,335 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,708 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$4,563,172 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation......................................................................................................$201,000 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 412,000 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................$ -0-

Section 36. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.......................................................................$ 5,773,690

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,206,471

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 306,892

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 96,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,968

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 140,838

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,794,673

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,673

Total Positions Budgeted

114

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$208,666

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,455

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,330

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,932

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,529

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,912

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,912

Total Positions Budgeted

14

3. Corporations Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$204,409

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,987

Travel........................................................................................................................$387

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Public'ations and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,434

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 257,117

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 257,117

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$206,204

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,564

Travel...................................................................................................................$38,835

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 194

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,797

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,797

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,070,294

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 92,625

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,763

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$9,223

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,662

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,567

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,567

Total Positions Budgeted

89

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 422,666

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 51,760

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,216

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 27,830

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$6,067

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,933

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$515,472

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 513,271

Total Positions Budgeted

34

7. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$404,594 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 48,151
Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,917

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 67,344

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$3,867

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 529,873

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 529,873

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,939

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$391,716

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,200

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 491,155

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 176,155

Total Positions Budgeted

5

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................$35,659

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,185

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,660

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,676

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,780

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$61,325

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$21,325

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$3,832,902 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 931,335 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 178,817 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 146,251 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,035 Per Diem and Fees............................................................................................$ 149,551 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $30,000 of the amount budgeted to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ........................................................................................$ 94,665
State Building Administrative
Board Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,063

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,217

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,.....................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,869

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,063 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,217 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,869 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission....................................................................................................$9,804,396

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 574,031

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 130,488

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,778

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,484

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$230,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$973,428

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$642,957

Total Positions Budgeted

50

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest.............................................,.............................................$ 214,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 214,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 89,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance
Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,155,500 Freshman $500 Tuition Equalization Grants.......................................................................................$ 2,684,939
Sophomore, Junior and Senior $400 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 3,340,000 State Student Incentive Scholarships.. ..................................................................................................$ 1,280,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,460,439

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,060,439

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$12,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 574,031 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 130,488 Travel...................................................................................................................$22,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,778 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,484 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$230,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Payment of Interest...........................................................................................$ 214,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,155,500 Freshman $500 Tuition Equalization Grants.......................................................................................$2,684,939 Sophomore, Junior and Senior $400 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 3,340,000 State Student Incentive Scholarships....................................................................................................$ 1,280,000 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$ 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 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 provid ing loans under the guaranteed student 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 employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Per sonnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the pur pose 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 $6,024,939 is designated and committed to provide $500 Tuition Equalization Grants to Freshmen, and $400 Tuition Equalization Grants to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended. Provided further that no funds shall be used for such grants for the summer term.
Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholar ships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholar ships 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 eli
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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 post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee.................................................................................$ 433,978

Soil and Water Conservation

Committee Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,703

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,355

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 98,630

District Expense ..................................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 102,109

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 433,978

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 433,978

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,703 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,355 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................,.........$ 98,630 DiatrictExpe-nse..................................................................................................$25,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 102,109

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System............................................................................................................$ 1,965,265

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,532

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,390

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 6,123

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Employer Contributions....................................................................................$ 985,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$980,265

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,789,560

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,965,265

Total Positions Budgeted

40

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................,..............................$ 504,532 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$47,390 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$'63,250 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions....................................................................................$985,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$ 980,265
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $525,000 is designated and committed for raising to 1.76 the percentage to be used in making the calculations described in Section 2 of S. B. 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $460,000 is designated and committed for reducing the service requirement for voluntary retire ment to 30 years as described in Sections 1 and 3 of S. B. 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Section 40. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation......................................................................................$ 247,380,167.16

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 51,732,968.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$4,852,874.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,882,650.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases......................................................................................................................$-0

Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 197,066.00

Equipment Purchases ..................................................................................$ 140,200.00

Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 470,000.00

Computer Charges .......................................................................................................$-0

Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 5,475,854.00

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$ 190,187,657.11

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$ 8,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 262,939,269.11

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 104,736,624.00

Total Positions Budgeted

3,842

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 31,674,560 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 20,604,337 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 450,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,184 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-
Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 900,000

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 19,876,977

General Obligation Bonds..............................................................................$ 1,200,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 74,718,658

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$74,718,658

Total Positions Budgeted

3,851

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 27,408,889 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 5,582,775 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$32,991,664 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,991,664

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 2,372,471 Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,542,059 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 437,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,351,530 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,800,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,837

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,639

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,476

Total Positions Budgeted

8

7. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................$5,723,031.16

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$2,558,581.00

Travel............................................................................................................$ 323,678.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................,.............................................................$-0

Publications and Printing............................................................................$424,475.00

Equipment Prchases ....................................................................................................$-0

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 61,200.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,389,863.00

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 165,200.00

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................$ 10,646,028.16

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................$ 10,646,028.16

Total Positions Budgeted

353

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity 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 immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collec-

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tion 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 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 appropriated herein.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or bal ances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing 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 obli gations 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 construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, includ ing all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto 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 constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Trans portation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia High way Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental con tracts now in existence and for appropriations 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 requirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construc tion or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis trative Services as provided by law.
For the appropriation of $8,000,000 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 the appropriation of $1,200,000 for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

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Sinking Fund for annual debt service requirements on General Obligation Debt to finance an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount for resurfacing. This appropria tion shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed 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 totel public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transporta tion.
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 util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System...........................................................................................$8,000,000 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$380,000
Maintenance and Betterments General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Resurfacing..............................................................................$ 1,200,000
This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations 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...............................................................................^ 9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$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, desig nated 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.
9. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$307,040 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 305,500 Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 28,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................,.................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 657,540

StateFunAaBndgeted.......................................................................................$432,540

Total Positions Budgeted

18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 195,815

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,449

Travel...................................................................................................................? 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 410,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 756,164

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 756,164

Total Positions Budgeted

17

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$ 430,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 89,766,251.16 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,410,380.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 2,693,928.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............:...................................................................................$2,400,471.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 661,925.00 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................? 1,695,959.00 Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 532,200.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$1,389,863.00 Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 6,641,054.00 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$ 210,501,634.11 Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................$ 410,000.00 Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................? 9,317,000.00 Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................? 430,000.00 Grants to Counties ....................................................................................$ 9,317,013.00 Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................? 27,408,889.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...........................................................................................$ 14,782,775.00

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 Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the qual ity 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- Vz% 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 pay ments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 41. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service............................................................................................................$ 6,242,270

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,137,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,888,821

Total Positions Budgeted

180

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,386,565 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,000,295

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,737,454 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,353,154

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967 Travel...................................................................................................................$65,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Operating Expense/Payments to
Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to fur nish and equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital.

Section 42. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board..............................................................................................................$1,909,200

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,376,358

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,365

Travel...................................................................................................................$15,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases ..........,..............................................................................$ 12,525

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,550

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,782,298

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,782,298

Total Positions Budgeted

93

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 103,462

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,440

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,479,820 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 162,805 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,525 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,550 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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 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 44. 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

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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 insti tution 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, 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 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 Governor's recom mendations 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 whatso ever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be thansferred 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 department, bureau, board, commis sion, 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 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. 1976 submitted to the 1975 Georgia General Assembly.
Section 47. The Director of the Budget shall determine 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 an obligation of the State.

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Section 49. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1976 ...............................................................................................$1,792,690,680.54.

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. Any Part, Section, or Subsection of an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76 known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), which is inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed.
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 amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; 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 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), is hereby amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $1,745,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $1,688,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and by striking the follow ing:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 52, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 7,709,061 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 7,534,061 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,534,061 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,534,061
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$175,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$175,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$7,534,061

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Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000
For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, offi cials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representa tives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legis lative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for member ship in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legis lative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, fur nishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legis lative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs 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. Budget Unit: Department of Audits .................................................................$ 2,386,273 1. Operations......................................................................................................$2,046,273 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,046,273 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,046,273
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,046,273 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 340,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ........................................................................,...$ 1,077,000
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. 478-481.

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Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts ...........................................................................$ 7,299,603
For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law, the payment of travel, tuition and expenses of Judges author ized 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, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be author ized 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 1975 session of the General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals..........................................................................$ 1,223,266
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 position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court........................................................................................................$ 171,620
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...................................................................................$ 64,500
For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission..........................................................................................................$ 10,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ..........................................................................................................$ 7,425
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

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Section 10. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services...............................................................................$ 19,856,712

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.................................................................................................$ 1,894,172

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$223,000

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,477,753

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,834,925

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,834,925

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $200,000 is desig nated and committed to design and install an automated electrical power management system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area.

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 513,180

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$45,549

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 576,529

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 572,029

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 331,836

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,503

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,750

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................if -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,643,656

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,017,745

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,017,745

Total Positions Budgeted

24

4. Self-Insurance Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 224,175 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,471 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,156,780

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,417,426

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................^ 1,385,026

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$684,130

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 85,118

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,836

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$794,084

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$794,084

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 81,385

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,860

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 900

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................^ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 88,145

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 88,145

Total Positions Budgeted

7

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 119,835

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 187,653

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees...................................................................................................$ 900

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$319,888

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 155,479

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,265,181

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,922,521

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$67,963

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,060,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 7,794,381

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,323,546

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,840,000

Total Positions Budgeted

650

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 190,899

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 393,396

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 759,095

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 14,500

Total Positions Budgeted

19

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,262,556

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 316,311

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,617

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,001

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 35,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 40,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 12,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,415,485

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

104

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 849,570

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 969,549

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 41,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 94,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$5,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,966,119

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

75

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12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$87,718

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 515,021

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,275

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$2,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 616,514

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$61,065

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$28,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,705

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$109,270

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 109,270

Total Positions Budgeted

4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 40,748

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,150

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 57,859

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$45,509

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,712,278 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,517,063 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,567 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 168,787 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 220,713 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,091,180 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$1,855,956 Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$-0 Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 7,794,381 Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,156,780

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Direct Payments to Authority for Operations.................................................................................................$ 1,894,172 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 223,000
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,477,753 Telephone Billings........................................................................................$12,700,000

Section 11. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture...................................................................................................$15,062,369

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,071,403

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 154,340

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$32,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 22,520

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,400

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$ 1,165,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,560,563

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,278,586

Total Positions Budgeted

181

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 623,983

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 86,182

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,575

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$8,788

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract...........,.................................................................................................$ 208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology .......................................................................$ 181,420

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,655,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,647,248

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,080,554 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 217,204

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Travel..................................................................,................................................$ 33,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases. ............................................................................................................$ 10,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 94,100

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,432,258

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,209,828

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,291,756

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 67,685

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 161,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 40,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,750

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,175

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,766

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,566,766

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 699,062

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,486

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 115,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 930,104

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 913,104

Total Positions Budgeted

50

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 121,039

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 273,676

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................... .........................? 300,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,800

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 700,015

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 700,015

Total Positions Budgeted

11

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7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$650,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,905

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................?-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,100

Per Diem and Fees........................ .............................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 821,609

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 821,609

Total Positions Budgeted

60

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 531,032

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 41,279

Travel...................................................................................................................? 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,200

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 603,611

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 603,611

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,282,881

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................,......................? 68,852

Travel.................................................................................................................? 113,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................? 49,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,519,833

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,341,833

Total Positions Budgeted

104

10. Meat Inspection Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,704,440 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 42,709 Travel.................................................................................................................? 135,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................? 540 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 35,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 32,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,954,489

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$794,489

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$185,280 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,056,554 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,124,318 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 671,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................................$ 138,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 385,525 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 56,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 126,100 Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$ 1,165,000 Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract....................................... ....................................................................$208,000 Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract.............................................................................................................$322,000 Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675 Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000 Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology.......................................................................$ 181,420
Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$120,625 Indemnities........................................................................................................$100,000 Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000 Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$ 185,280

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $35,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

Section 12. Department of Banking
and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking
and Finance ....................................................................................................$ 1,582,025 1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 309,318 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 55,977 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,843 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,919

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 399,057

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$399,057

Total Positions Budgeted

20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 934,326

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,400

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 229,285

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,957

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,182,968

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,182,968

Total Positions Budgeted

62

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,243,644 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$68,377 Travel....................................................................................................,............$ 234,285
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 9,919 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 13. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development.................................................................................................! 13,808,915

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 243,266

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,099

Travel...................................................................................................................! 35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense...............,.......................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 299,865

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 299,865

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Research Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 217,245 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$48,793 Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,240

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,800

Computer Charges.. .............................................................................................$ 14,465

Other Contractual Expense. ......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,543

State Funds Budgeted............................... ........................................................$ 272,543

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 600,878 Regular Operating Expenses. ...........................................................................$ 288,511 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases... .................................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,100

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,000

Other Contractual Expense. ......................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,049,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,049,019

Total Positions Budgeted

70

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 466,530

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 296,561

Travel...................................................................................................................? 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................? 5,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 30,450

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 15,934

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Promotional Parade Floats.................................................................................$ 28,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 860,775

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 803,824

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 107,217

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 53,966

Travel...................................................................................................................? 27,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,050

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 400

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 131,950

Computer Charges........................................ .........................................................? 4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................... ..............................? 326,436

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 326,436

Total Positions Budgeted

7

6. Advertising Budget: Advertising........................................................................................................? 723,750 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 723,750

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 723,750

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund......................................................................$ 4,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,290,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,290,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

8. World Congress Center: Direct Payments to the World Congress Center for Operations.....................................................................? 150,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$ 2,893,478 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,043,478 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,043,478

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,635,136 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 704,930 Travel.................................................................................................................? 109,853 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 5,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 35,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 6,540 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 232,684 Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 24,465 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................?-0Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................? 75,230 Advertising........................................................................................................? 723,750 Promotional Parade Floats.................................................................................? 28,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 2,790,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................................? 7,393,478 Direct Payments to World Congress Center for Operations .....................................................................................? 150,000

Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, ?4,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing repairs and construction and land acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not to exceed ?52,000,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation Debt.

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs....................................................................? 2,563,892 1. Executive Office and Administrative Support: Personal Services................................................................................................? 53,584 Regular Operating Expenses............,....,...................,.........................................? 2,000 Travel....................................................................................................................? 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing....................................................................................? 1,000 Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................? 2,916 Per Diem and Fees....................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense .............................................................................? 207,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 269,500

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...............? 172,481

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$1,161,100

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.................? 217,159

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State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 62,048

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Crime Statistics Center Data

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$66,011

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,313

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,972

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,760

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,674

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 105,886

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

4

7. Georgia Organized Crime

Prevention Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 34,270

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,910

Travel........................................................................................................................$700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,330

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$4,333

Total Positions Budgeted

2

8. Impact Cities:

Personal Services...............................................................................................,$ 25,102

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$ 237

Travel.........................................................................................................................$ 54

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ -(K

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$25,393

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1

9. Juvenile Justice Program:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 32,698

Regular Operating Expenses...............................................................................$ 2,914

Travel....................................................................................................................$ 1,111

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.......................................................................................$ 250

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 1,425

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ 3,600

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ -0^

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$41,998

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

2

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10. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Impact Cities.........................................................................................$ 194,267

LEAA Action--Local...................................................................................! 14,590,320

LEAA Action--State.....................................................................................$9,595,254

LEAA State Buy-In.......................................................................................! 1,600,801

LEAA Discretionary.........................................................................................$ 862,963

LEAA Planning................................................................................................$ 830,319

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................$ 27,673,924

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 946,094

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...........................................................................................! 1,107,520 Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................$ 131,217 Travel..................................................................................................................$ 47,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0Publicatons and Printing...................................................................................$27,922 Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................$ 13,722 Per Diem and Fees .............................................................................................$ 58,866 Computer Charges..............................................................................................! 14,156 Other Contractual Expene...............................................................................$ 207,000 Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions............................................................................! 1,161,100 HUD 701 Planning Grants...........................................................................$1,466,366 LEAA Action Local .....................................................................................$ 14,590,320 LEAA Action State........................................................................................! 9,595,254 LEAA State Buy-In.......................................................................................$ 1,600,801 LEAA Discretionary.........................................................................................! 862,963 LEAA Planning................................................................................................! 830,319 LEAA Impact Cities.........................................................................................$ 194,267

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Develop ment, including advertising 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............................................................................................................! 3,126,567

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 288,934

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 60,355

Travel...................................................................................................................! 13,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,200

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 9,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................-...! -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................................-! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................--! 377,789

State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$377,789

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................-.......-! 495,114

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 26,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 595,014

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 595,014

Total Positions Budgeted

40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 207,801

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 22,636

Travel...................................................................................................................? 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..................................,..........................................................................? 50,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 297,437

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 297,437

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 347,459

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 31,600

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................? 12,600

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................? 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 416,859

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 416,859

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,082,897 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 88,721 Travel.................................................................................................................? 125,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................? 151,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 20,000 Equipment Purchases........................................,..................................................? 1,950 Per Diem and Fees .........,.........................................................................................? 500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,470,468

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,439,468

Total Positions Budgeted

97

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,422,205 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,812 Travel.-................................................................................................................$ 175,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 214,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$59,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,650 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,900 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$6,000

Section 15. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense...............................................................$ 1,567,788

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 535,023

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$96,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000

Georgia Military Institute

Grant....................................................................................................................$15,500

Civil Air Patrol Contract....................................................................................$ 19,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 899,723

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 899,723

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 451,358

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$71,033

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 542,191

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$295,880

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 57,800 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 101,007 Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,807

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,807

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 147,740

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,371

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$7,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$24J576

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$210,587

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,143,707

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,599

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,293,806

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 205,378

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,335,628 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 422,210 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,700 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 9,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$24,576 National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant....................................................................................................................$ 15,500 Civil Air Patrol Contract ..........................................................,.........................$ 19,000

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $19,000 is designated and commit ted for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Department of Defense in the accomplishment of its Civil Defense functions.

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Section 16. State Board of Education -

Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Education ......................................................$ 638,725,039

1. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 795,226

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,292

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 47,762

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 49,686

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 49,287

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 170,500

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l)

and 10(a)(2))...............................................................................................$ 298,363,860

Salaries of Student Supportive

Personnel (Sec. 20(a))..................................................................................$ 11,457,332

Salaries of Administrative and

Supervisory Personnel

(Sec. 21(a))....................................................................................................$ 39,828,797

Instructional Equipment

(Sec. 14).............................................................................................................$ 450,718

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15)........................................................................................................$ 47,730,625

Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16)..........................................................................................................$ 2,556,998

Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 520,298

Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................$ 57,761

Mid-Term Adjustment...............................................................................................$-0-

Non-APEG Grants:

Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$ 30,816,929

Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 375,000

Cooperative Educational Service

Agencies.........................................................................................................$ 2,502,000

Superintendents'Salaries..............................................................................$ 2,942,055

Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750

Education of Children of Low

Income Families (Migratory)...........................................................................$ 712,212

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 449,766,288

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 448,353,901

Total Positions Budgeted

40

2. Pre-School Education: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 108,190 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,718 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 11,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,986 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 250 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0APEG Grant: Selective Pre-School Development.................................................................................,................$ 5,933,035

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Non-APEG Grant:

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families........................................................................................:$ 13,950

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,083,329

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,068,196

Total Positions Budgeted

7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,743,576

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 120,290

Travel...............................................,.................................................................$ 145,707

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,710

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,351

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................,......................................$ 6,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 137,778

Grants:

High School Program ...................................................................................$ 12,921,620

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 1,697,754

Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810

Adult Education.............................................................................................? 2,492,196

Area Vocational Technical

Schools..........................................................................................................$27,697,934

Area Vocational Technical

Schools--Construction .....................................................................................$ 225,000

Manpower Development and

Training..............................................................................................................$ 30,000

Comprehensive Employment and

Training.........................................................................................................$ 4,659,049

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 53,071,475

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 32,442,921

Total Positions Budgeted

105

4. Special Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 405,989 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,969 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 36,406 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 7,335 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,125 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,632 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ........................................................................................$ 36,297,902 Maintenance and Operation (Sec.15)...........................................................................................................? 5,997,256 Sick and Personal Leave(Sec. 16)...................................................................................................? 321,281 Travel-Special (Sec. 17).......................................................................................$ 73,223 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))...................................................................................$ 283,220 Pupil Transportation
(Sec. 25)..........................................................................................................$ 1,965,578

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Non-APEG Grants:

Instructional Services for

the Handicapped............................................................................................$2,424,524

Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education of

Handicapped Children .....................................................................................$ 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ...............................................................................$ 300,000

Tuition for the

Multi-handicapped...........................................................................................$522,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773

Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................$ 3,262,467

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 57,145,134

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 54,372,038

Total Positions Budgeted

27

5. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 316,439

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,978

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,093

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 306

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families ...................................................................................$ 46,821,203

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$47,190,519

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 45,511

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Instructional Materials Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 111,669

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,337

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,384

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,998

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,656

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Instructional Materials

and Media (Sec. 13) .......................................................................................$ 9,978,035

Non-APEG Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials.............................................................................................! 1,815,832

Strengthening Instruction in

Critical Subjects ...............................................................................................$ 802,676

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,795,587

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,038,044

Total Positions Budgeted

9

7. Educational Media Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,167,104

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Regular Operating Expenses...............,.........................................................$ 1,402,011

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 58,649

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 136,192

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 57,672

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 135,267

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 51,154

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Capital Outlay ..........,........................................................................................$ 300,000

Grants:

Summer Library Supervisory

Program..............................................................................................................$ 62,830

EducationalTeleviaion........................................................................................$ 56,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,760,269

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,119,269

Total Positions Budgeted

178

8. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 241,387

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 22,982

Travel...................................................................................................................! 15,240

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,100

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees................................,..................................................................! 819

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................! 9,790

Grants:

Psychological Services.........................................................................................! 48,000

Guidance, Counselling and

Testing ..............................................................................................................$ 200,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 540,318

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 501,736

Total Positions Budgeted

15

9. Ancillary Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$686,762 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 66,777 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 53,656 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 14,145 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,075 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500 Computer Charges .................................,...................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0APEG Grant: Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25)........................,............................................! 29,232,514 Non-APEG Grant: School Lunch.................................................................................................$78,525,798 Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................$ 1,400,000 Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rentals Payments to Georgia
Education Authority (Schools).....................................................................! 26,789,757

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State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

SmkingFund..................................................................................................^,4,576,000

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................$ 634,243

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 141,989,227

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 72,002,443

Total Positions Budgeted

42

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 560,330

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 36,979

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 46,091

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,400

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,375

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 648,175

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 600,412

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Financial Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 255,725

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,240

Travel...................................................................................................................! 21,866

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................ ...........................................................^ 13,328

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 948

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 313,107

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$217,201

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 757,699

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 44,837

Travel...................................................................................................................! 28,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 16,735

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 4,074

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,758

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................! 669,114

Grants:

Supervising Teachers........................................................................................! 145,000

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services.....................................................................................! 2,504,951

Staff Development............................................................................................$490,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,672,368

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,890,379

Total Positions Budgeted

57

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13. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 571,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 253,789

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,007

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,671

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,146

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians...........................................................................................$ 2,458,976

Public Library Materials ..............................................................................$ 1,845,868

Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operations .................................................................................................$ 848,922

Teacher Retirement...........................................................................................$ 205,372

Public Library Construction......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,371,323

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,111,322

Total Positions Budgeted

52

14. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,520,284

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 268,185

Travel...................................................................................................................? 34,837

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 62,880

Equipment Purchases............................................,............................................? 13,095

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,107

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 555,585

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 19,853

Grants:

Supplementary Education Centers

and Services......................................................................................................? 240,489

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,716,315

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................? 340,000

Agency Funds...................................................................................................... 783,526

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,592,789

Total Positions Budgeted

105

15. State Board and State Superintendent Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 216,811 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 37,591 Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,267 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.....,..............................................................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 14,500 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 58,500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 111,508 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 455,177

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 271,574

Total Positions Budgeted

11

16. Surplus Property Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 392,409

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 152,531

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 575,440

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

37

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 118,867

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,504

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 144,513

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 97,303

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,970,439 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,628,898 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 579,269 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 389,416 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 144,273 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 286,770 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$555,585 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,169,697 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2))...............................................................................................$298,363,860 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ........................................................................................$ 36,297,902 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a..................................................................................$ 11,457,332 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a))....................................................................................................$ 39,828,797 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))...................................................................................$ 283,220 Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13)...............................................................................................$ 9,978,035

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Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).............................................................................................................$ 450,718
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)........................................................................................................$53,727,881 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)..........................................................................................................$ 2,878,279 Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 520,298 Travel - Special (Sec.17)......................................................................................$ 73,223 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 31,198,092 Isolated Schools...................................................................................................$57,761
Selective Pre-School Development..................................................................................................$ 5,933,035 Mid-Term Adjustment...............................................................................................$-0Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$35,982,522 Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 375,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies............................................................................................$ 2,502,000 Superintendent's Salaries..............................................................................$2,942,055 Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750 Education of Children from Low-Income Families..................................................................................$ 47,547,365 High School Program...................................................................................$ 12,921,620 Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810 Adult Education.............................................................................................$2,492,196 Area Vocational-Technical Schools..........................................................................................................$27,697,934 Area Vocational-Technical Schools-Construction........................................................................................$225,000 Manpower Development and Training..............................................................................................................$ 30,000 Comprehensive Employment and Training..................................................................................................$ 4,659,049 Instructional Services for the Handicapped..................................................................................................$2,424,524 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.....................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ...............................................................................$ 300,000 Tuition for the Multi Handicapped.....................................................................................................$522,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773 Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects...............................................................................................$802,676 School Library Resources and Other Materials.............................................................................................$ 1,815,832 Summer Library Supervisory Program..............................................................................................................$62,830 Educational Television........................................................................................$ 56,186 Psychological Services.........................................................................................$ 48,000 Guidance, Counselling and Testing..............................................................................................................$200,000 School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 78,525,798 Supervising Teachers........................................................................................$ 145,000 Supplementary Education Centers and Services.....................................................................................$ 2,745,440 Staff Development.............................................................................................$ 490,000

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Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians......................................................................................................$2,458,976 Public Library Materials ...............................................................................$ 1,845,868 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operations .................................................................................................$ 848,922 Public Library Construction......................................................................................? -0Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................$ 1,400,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$333,204 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..................................................................................................$ 4,576,000 Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools) ........................................................................................................$ 26,789,757 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes .............................................................................$ 634,243 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 300,000

B. Budget Unit: Institutions .................................................................................$ 8,318,623

1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,320,067

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 395,329

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,975

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,275

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,089

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................I -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................? 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,856,485

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,256,503

Total Positions Budgeted

98

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,132,541

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 292,356

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................?-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,800

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 97,645

Per Diem and Fees....................................,...........................................................? 4,154

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

CapitalOutlay.....................................................................................................$ 50,000

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................? 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,644,761

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,097,773

Total Positions Budgeted

89

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,324,832

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 249,675

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,390

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,402

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 16,222

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,633,121

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,368,906

Total Positions Budgeted

150

4. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,414,450

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 534,131

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................! 4,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 24,650

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 199,165

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................! 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,204,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,875,858

Total Positions Budgeted

282

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 758,950

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 192,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,640

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 68,994

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 89,400

Capital Outlay. ...........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,116,036

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,040,291

Total Positions Budgeted

70

6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 766,876 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................,.............! 145,204 Travel...................................................................................................................! 10,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,560 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,850

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$934,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 679,292

Total Positions Budgeted

54

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,717,716

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,808,747

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,865

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$4,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,025

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 298,630

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,754

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,622 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 249,165

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate

or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation

of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other

than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro

rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System appli

cable 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 stu

dents in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based

on a parity formula for remedial purposes only.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development,

funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are age five by December

31, as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year old children

who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year old children who are determined to be

the most deficient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade.

Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed

for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and perception, language, and

visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the aca

demic readiness as a criterion for admission.

Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall

be distributed to local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding

year's first grade ADA.

Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instruc

tional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students

in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotionally

handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students in aver

age daily membership. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual

reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $10,155 for operational

cost incurred in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and oper

ation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, testing, transportation, and additional

instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving additional

students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning

additional instructional units.

Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini

buses" transportation program for Special Education Student.

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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 from the appropriation of $346,332 above for Criterion-Referenced Test ing for Students, Criterion-Referenced Testing for Teachers and for Competency-Based Certification Development, the State Board of Education is authorized to utilize these funds interchangeably to accomplish the development of all or any portion of the above mentioned activities. Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 7, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of funding regular (general education) classroom teachers in grades where earned.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is desig nated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,926,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issu ance of not to exceed $22,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above $22,150,000 for school construction an amount of $5,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of construction and equipping comprehensive high schools. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current 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 distri bution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,400,000 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for architectural and engineering planning for the Area Vocational-Technical School authorized in Chatham County. Provided, that in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchange ably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $250,000 is designated and committed for new equipment and repairing existing equipment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Grants for the Severely Emotion ally Disturbed, $1,014,485 is designated and committed to establish four Severely Emo tionally Disturbed Centers in Dougherty, Spalding, Bulloch, and Fulton Counties.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................................................$-01. Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$536,877

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,763

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 125,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 53,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 838,140

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 536,877 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 37,763 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 65,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 125,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 53,000

Section 18. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ..................................................................$ 8,964,084

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 382,378

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 279,080

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 3,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 426

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 21,410

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 35,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 10,053

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 733,294

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 230,083

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 69,112

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 19,915

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 84

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 88

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................? 850

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................? 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 150,049

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

3. Field Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 8,389,534
Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,860,398

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Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 70,634

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 848,544

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,995

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 117,996

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,660

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 18,431

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,333,192

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,235,840

Total Positions Budgeted

794

4. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 402,823

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 71,169

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 10,012

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,136

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,855

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 55,294

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................,....................................................! 557,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 498,161

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 9,243,847 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,230,562 Travel...................................................................................................................? 82,077 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 852,144 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 26,645 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 143,111 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 52,160 Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 83,778 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................,......? -0Ware County Grant.............................................................................................? 60,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $55,949 is designated and committed to upgrade the Towerman Series.

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................................................................$ 583,393

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 95,554

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 31,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........,..................................................................? 538,170

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 693,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 583,393

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................? 95,554

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$31,233 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$25,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 538,170

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation..................................................................................................$ 7,254,465

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 359,299

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 85,269

Travel.................................................................................................................... .$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,200

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,646

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Operations Budget:

Personal SeHvices............................................................................................$ 2,714,822

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 400,136

Travel............................................... ..................................................................$ 183,069

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.... ..........................................................^ 179,366

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 32,887

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,623,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,315,534

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,132,595

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 324,816

Travel...................................................................................................................$19,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Pwrc}\ases.................................................................9 17,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,862

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 103,124

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 344

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$91,033

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,693,774

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,579

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Georgia Crime Information Center Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,222,390

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$453,922

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 151,016

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$31,590

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,032,001

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 40,584

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,945,003

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,041,788

Total Positions Budgeted

120

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$5,429,106 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,264,143 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 217,569 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 196,866 Publications and Printing..............................................................................,..$ 163,028 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 171,101 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,344 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,129,234 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 42,230 Evidence Purchase..............................................................................................$98,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle

Commission.........................................................................................................$52,029

Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$26,239

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,180

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,110

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$52,029

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 52,029

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 26,239 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,180 Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,110 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 22. Georgia State Financing
and Investment Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing
and Investment Commission ...........................................................................$ 250,000 Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$765,592

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 287,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$21,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$20,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................^ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 71,700

Revolving Fund for

Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,518,292

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

44

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$287,000 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 11,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 71,700 Revolving Fund for Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $48,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $10,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Shel tered Workshop in Dougherty County.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation relating to the Revolving Fund for construction planning shall be committed or expended unless specifically authorized in an Appropriations Act of the Georgia General Assembly, or approved by a majority of the members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.

Section 23. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .......................................................................$ 2,782,980
Cost of Operations......................................................................................... ....$844,380 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,980 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,980
Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 844,380 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -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 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 appropriation shall be increased by the amount incur-

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red 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.....................................................................................................$2,627,233

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 280,691

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$26,819

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,950

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 37,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,600

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 153,230

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 690,790

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$677,790

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 44,261

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,923

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,706

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,456

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

ArtGrants..........................................................................................................$ 346,649

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 402,495

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 152,846

Total Positions Budgeted

2

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,376

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,379

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,250

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,005

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 237,005

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 287,474 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,148 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 21,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,600 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$338,722

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 313,722

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 279,143

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 296,373

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$246,373

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 501,232

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$23,178

Travel...................................................................................................................$15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$8,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 599,210

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 365,210

Total Positions Budgeted

27

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$306,761

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,254

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,830

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$5,250

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,120

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ....................................,.............................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 507,715

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 297,065

Total Positions Budgeted

39

8. Fuel Allocation Office Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 161,213 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,933 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$7,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 195,346

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 195,346

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$71,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,207

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................,.....$ 525

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 86,732

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,425

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 67,007

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 2,875

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,269

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

InternStipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,451

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,451

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,312,158 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 221,696 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 78,005 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,506 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,575 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,920 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 126,100 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 155,730 Art Grants..........................................................................................................$346,649 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500 Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities...............................................................................................^ 5,100,000
1. Grants to Counties.........................................................................................$ 1,950,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,950,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,950,000
2. Grants to Municipalities...............................................................................^ 3,150,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,150,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,150,000

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 1,950,000 Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$3,150,000
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 the first three calendar quarters.

Section 25. Department of Human

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental

Operations.............................................................................................$ 240,013,260.38

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,660,224

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,465,031

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 231,926

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,266

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 22,623

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 59,759

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,396,258

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 81,300

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 120,500

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 149,223

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,239,110

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,286,300

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 188,350

Agency Funds..................................................................................................$ 4,635,466

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,128,994

Total Positions Budgeted

577

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 654,636

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,838

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,381

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 11,187

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,974

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 10,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,823

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 894,839

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 13,910

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 363,782

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 517,147

Total Positions Budgeted

34

3. Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,294,389 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 158,931 Travel...................................................................................................................? 26,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 23,900 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,500
Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 200

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,506,870

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 73,530

Agency Funds......................................................................................................$ 15,502

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,417,838

Total Positions Budgeted

91

4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,027,753

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,057,315

Travel.................................................................................................................$337,114

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,093

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$24,170

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 519,054

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 110,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,081,977

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,034,626

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$300,000

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 459,000

Maternal Health/Family

Planning Benefits...........................................................................................$ 4,081,228

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,234,330

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 89,300

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 41,060

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 6,652,793

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,451,177

Total Positions Budgeted

360

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,039,150

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 941,473

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 262,981

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................,..................................................$ 54,711

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,900

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 139,418

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 268,991

Facilities Construction Grants..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,737,624

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 1,712,894

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,007,080

Total Positions Budgeted

346

6. Physical Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,289,978 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 428,826 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 412,458 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,360 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,304

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Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,004

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 312,328

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project.............................................................................................$ 97,300

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project................................................................................$92,800

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$9,028,977

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 15,844,335

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$3,366,539

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$12,424,596

Total Positions Budgeted

366

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 957,593

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,519

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 85,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ......... ....................................................................$ 414,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,657,859

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$81,190

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 22,370

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 452,578

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,101,721

Total Positions Budgeted

54

8. Drug Abuse Prevention and

Abatement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,444,509

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,526

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,497

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$10,644

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,720

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,426,938

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,384,334

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................? 81,190

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,234,624

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,068,520

Total Positions Budgeted

122

9. Mental Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 212,608 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,020 Travel...................................................................................................................? 16,309 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.......................................................................................$ 400 Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 100 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

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Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 140,500

Benefits for Family Living Care ......................................................................$ 975,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 23,434,216

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs......................................................................................$2,221,425

Grants for Child Mental Health.......................................................................$ 949,669

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,701,037

Foster Grandparent Program

and Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$ 1,700,617

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 33,354,901

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 12,670

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 15,297,388

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 18,044,843

Total Positions Budgeted

20

10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,842,215

Regular Operating Expenses..........................,.................................................$ 372,966

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 285,756

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 75,605

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$26,624

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 579,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 127,345

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,316,511

Indirect Computer Funds..................................................................................$ 201,100

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$3,925,321

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,134,225

Total Positions Budgeted

257

11. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 200,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 28,104,000

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$2,673,000

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency

Social Services ...................................................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,717,938

Georgia Indigent Legal

Services Contract............................................................................................$ 1,025,412

TotalFvmd&Budgeted..................................................................................$38,850,350

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 33,442,315

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,408,035

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,281,183

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 429,105

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 236,025

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,112

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 950

Computer Charges.................,...................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 450

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,966,825

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................? 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,571,101

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,313,084

Total Positions Budgeted

331

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 412,080

Regular Operating Expenses..........................,...................................................? 66,395

Travel...................................................................................................................? 26,074

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,278

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 4,536

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................? 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$2,476,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,452,341

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................? 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................? 3,990,941

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 450,160

Total Positions Budgeted

24

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 549,147

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 77,445

Travel...................................................................................................................? 30,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 8,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 25,285

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 55,995

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,158,919

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................? 182,680

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................? 24,855

Agency Funds....................................................................................................? 852,174

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 99,210

Total Positions Budgeted

33

15. Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 8,082,708 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 4,307,671 Travel.................................................................................................................? 140,037 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 45,588 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,005

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Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 224,213

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,134

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 455,150

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 13,406,506

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,560

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 11,942,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,381,927

Total Positions Budgeted

711

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................? 11,891,642

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 17,104,794

Travel.................................................................................................................? 529,477

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,715

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 154,238

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 224,824

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 29,923,690

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds...............................................................................................? 25,593,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,096,218

Total Positions Budgeted

998

17. Medicaid Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................? 1,318,679.00

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 434,424.00

Travel..............................................................................................................? 10,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..............................................................................? 43,270.00

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................? 1,000.00

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................................................? 1,600.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................? 1,920,000.00

Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................? 2,772,353.00

Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................? 295,381,377.00

Reserve for Prior Year

Medicaid Liability...................................................................................? 48,401,989.33

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health....................................................................................? 737,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Child Mental Health.........................................................,..........................? 147,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Alcoholism ....................................................................................................$ 354,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................? 351,523,692.33

Indirect Computer Funding..................................................... ................? 1,542,390.00

Agency Funds........................................................................................? 234,537,955.95

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................? 115,443,346.38

Total Positions Budgeted

123

18. Public Assistance Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? -0Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? -0-

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 560,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 530,000

Cuban Refugees Benefits..................................................................................$100,000

SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................$2,850,000

AFDC Benefits...........................................................................................$ 128,055,195

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 132,095,195

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 535,850

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$95,674,197

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 35,885,148

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services - Community Services

and Benefits Payments 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-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 26,878,545

Grants to Counties for

Social Services ..............................................................................................$ 21,463,068

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 48,341,613

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 29,320,113

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,021,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,353,609

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 592,320

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 166,592

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,270

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 28,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,157,891

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,539,400

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,618,491

Total Positions Budgeted

170

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................$58,312,103.00 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,081,599.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$2,922,771.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$49,700.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................$363,156.00 Equipment Purchases ..................................................................................$ 530,820.00

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Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 1,384,222.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$5,025,258.00 Other Contractual Expense ....................................................................$ 36,848,286.00 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs......................................................................$ 150,000.00 Crippled Children Benefits.......................................................................$ 3,034,626.00 Kidney Disease Benefits..............................................................................$300,000.00 Cancer Control Benefits...............................................................................$459,000.00 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits......................................................................................$4,081,228.00 Facilities Construction Grants .....................................................................................................................$ -0Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................$ 97,300.00 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project ...........................................................................$ 92,800.00 Grant-In-Aid to Counties..........................................................................$9,028,977.00 Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................................................$975,000.00 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...................................................................................$ 23,434,216.00 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs.................................................................................$2,221,425.00 Grants for Child Mental Health..............................................................................................$ 949,669.00 Grants for Adult Mental Health...........................................................................................$3,701,037.00 Foster Grandparent Program and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded.....................................................................................$ 1,700,617.00 Work Incentive Benefits ...........................................................................$ 2,673,000.00 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services..............................................................................................$ 130,000.00 Benefits for Child Care.............................................................................$ 6,717,938.00 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts.....................................................................................$ 1,025,412.00 Areawide and Community Grants ...........................................................$ 1,457,178.00 Nutrition Grants .......................................................................................$ 2,476,500.00 Grants for Nephrology Centers ...................................................................$ 185,000.00 Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................$295,381,377.00 Reserve for Prior Year Medicaid Liability ...................................................................................$ 48,401,989.33 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health....................................................................................$737,500.00 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health....................................................................................$ 147,500.00 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism....................................................................................................$ 354,000.00 Cuban Refugees Benefits.............................................................................$ 100,000.00 SSI-Supplement Benefits..........................................................................$ 2,850,000.00 AFDC Benefits ......................................................................................$ 128,055,195.00 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants.....................................................................................$ 26,878,545.00 Grants to Counties for Social Services....................................................................................................$21,463,068.00

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Capital Outlay............................................................. .................................$ 120,500.00
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund................................................................................................$ 149,223.00

Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless approved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12-'/2% matching for Day Care Centers in the Appalachian Region.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to the Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Budget $234,425 is designated and committed for the Factories for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs.
Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health - Local Services Budget not less than $100,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $75,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of drugs for the Hemophilia Program, $50,000 is designated and committed to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta, and $25,000 is designated and committed to establish a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Retarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy program.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com-

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions ................................................................................................$ 127,296,281

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,697,611

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 919,269

Travel...................................................................................................................'..$ 8,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,840

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,360

Authority Lease Rentals............................,......................................................$ 387,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,267,580

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,792,580

Total Positions Budgeted

490

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2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,885,235

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................,.$ 1,445,350

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,994

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,517

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,684

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,049

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 13,867

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,054,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,380,915

Total Positions Budgeted

627

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 4,565,018

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 833,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,723

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$23,612

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,790

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 69,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 500,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,120,535

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,621,239

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 4,038,808

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 773,379

Travel...................................................................................................................? 17,778

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................,................................? -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,249

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 9,166

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 65,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 646,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,565,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,395,280

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,762,033 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,119,882 Travel...................................................................................................................? 20,000
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 5,000

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,718

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 31,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,400

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$853,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,007,033

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,338,285

Total Positions Budgeted

712

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................,..............................$ 13,271,753

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,835,710

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,453

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,684

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,702

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 60,726

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 44,176

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$71,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 136,483

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................ ...$117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,572,687

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,940,462

Total Positions Budgeted

1,493

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,357,762

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,485,708

Travel...................................................................................................................$34,476

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,565

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,365

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 60,694

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,846

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,075

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 67,952

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,142,443

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,825,115

Total Positions Budgeted

810

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,839,838 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,993,247 Travel...................................................................................................................! 22,610 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,386 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,634 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,917 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 107,100 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,084,720 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 263,213 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,176,665

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$12,410,038

Total Positions Budgeted

1,034

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,414,763

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,532,285

Travel...................................................................................................................$33,425

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,870

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,347

Per Diem and Fees ..........,...................................................................................$ 48,289

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 60,810

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 417,825

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$450,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,986,614

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,277,893

Total Positions Budgeted

636

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 42,003,691

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 9,094,237

Travel...................................................................................................................$52,389

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 1,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,178

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 114,271

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 84,112

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 360,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 87,105

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 183,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases .................................................................................................$ 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 54,027,983

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$43,821,780

Total Positions Budgeted

4,661

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,918,683

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,334,141

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,124

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 7,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 10,375

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 53,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,372,273

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,197,227

Total Positions Budgeted

608

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12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,186,272

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 673,785

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,348

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,358

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers...............................................................................................................$ 369,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,335,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,295,467

Total Positions Budgeted

284

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 112,941,467 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 24,040,385 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 269,820 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 46,749 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 41,208 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 389,451 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 635,538 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,030,959 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,902,210 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 484,665 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 from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $183,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing a school for special education at Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,104,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $377,165 is desig nated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for Fire Safety renovations at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

Section 26. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division .......................................................................$ 457,121
Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,121

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,121

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$ 500

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund ...............................................................................................................$ 3.315,441

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,223,661

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,669,390

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 450,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 250,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 150,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 394,375

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,142,426

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 329,025

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,342,814

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 6,591,770

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 614,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 254,200

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 203,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,608

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 20,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 20,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 51,015,392

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

326

3. Correctional Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 756,038 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 44,736

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,433

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 21,516

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$852,123

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$845,623

Total Positions Budgeted

58

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,500,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,500,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,853,664

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 405,373

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,842,013

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 640,793

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 21,176,177 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 10,711,269 Travel..............................................................................................................! 1,190,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$505,200 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$371,700 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,608 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 20,000,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,926,799 W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768 Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................! 20,000,000

Section 27. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law .....................................................................$ 2,096,313 Attorney General's Office Budget: Regular Personal Services.............................................................................! 1,755,462 Library Personal Services.................................................................................! 105,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 179,116 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,200

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,155

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

LawBooks............................................................................................................$ 32,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,194,819

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,096,313

Total Regular Positions Budgeted

89

Total Library Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,860,462 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 179,116 Travel...................................................................................................................! 60,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,200 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,155 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 36,106 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Books for State Library.......................................................................................! 32,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys 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 Govern ment, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appro priated 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

Administration

Agency Assessments .....................................................................................$ 2,094,564

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$396,531

Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................$41,990

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,600

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,640

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 136,494

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,355

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 609,587

Total Positions Budgeted

33

2. Classification and Compensation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 293,500 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,750 Travel...................................................................................................................$12,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000
Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,000

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Per Diem and Fees............................................,........................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$50,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$386,950

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 386,950

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 226,008

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,125

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$61,926

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$307,259

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 301,491

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 190,775

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,250

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................-...................$ 238,475

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 207,355

Total Positions Budgeted

14

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 182,169

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,190

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 560

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,600

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 395,000

Health Insurance Premiums..........................................................................$ 9,904,709

Health Insurance

Claim Payments...........................................................................................$ 13,270,291

Total Funds Budgeted........,.........................................................................! 23,808,694

Employee and Employer

Contributions................................................................................................! 20,482,346

Total Positions Budgeted

16

6. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 263,521 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 15,112 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,600

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,850

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$222,929

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$ 298,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 808,812

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 420,726

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 144,755

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,300

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 168,455

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 168,455

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,697,259 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 121,667 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 30,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 59,950 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,950 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,750 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 487,249 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................! 395,000 Federal Sub-grants to State and Local Agencies..................................................................................! 298,600 Health Insurance Premiums..........................................................................! 9,904,709 Health Insurance Claim Payments......................................................................................................! 13,270,291

Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is author ized to make only such unit assessment as is required to fund the level of expenditure contemplated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act.

Section 29. Department of Natural Resources.
Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources.....................................................................................................! 27,814,763
1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 998,391 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 192,111 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,692 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,700 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 70,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 10,765 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 30,600

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Computer Charges. ...........................................................................................^ 140,380

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,456,639

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................,......................$ 1,456,639

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Public Relations and Information

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$346,402

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,719

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,882

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,300

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,944

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,260

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 737,507

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$737,507

Total Positions Budgeted

27

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 966,755

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 93,711

Travel...................................................................................................................$52,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 60,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 80,620

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 108,909

Land and Water Conservation

Grants .............................................................................................................$3,600,000

Recreation Grants.............................................................................................$300,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,275,495

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,355,611

Total Positions Budgeted

60

4. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,319,780

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 525,766

Travel. ..................................................................................................................$ 16,692

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 161,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,500

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,267

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,095,205

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,143,586

Total Positions Budgeted

109

5. Fisheries Management Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$1,379,687 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 584,406 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,980 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 98,700 Publications and Printing.............,.......................................................................$ 8,500

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 99,325

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,400

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,125

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,200

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 116,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,354,323

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,893,908

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Law Enforcement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,973,856

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 870,025

Travel...................................................................................................................$52,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 291,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$29,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$281,297

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,780

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...........................................................................$ 27,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,533,958

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,352,274

Total Positions Budgeted

243

7. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 64,611

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,409

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,645

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,100

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$85,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$85,665

Total Positions Budgeted

4

8. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services........................................................,........................................$ 44,695

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,205

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 3,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,065

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,640

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 62,255

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 62,255

Total Positions Budgeted

3

9. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,878,544 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,747,958 Travel...................................................................................................................$64,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 178,888

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 36,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 149,757

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 57,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 28,500

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 165,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,832,647

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,238,593

Total Positions Budgeted

337

10. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,007

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,800

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,600

Publications and Printing...................................................,...............................? 26,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ..................................................................................$ 649,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,512,007

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,242,007

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 481,873

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 42,168

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,459

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases .............,...........................................................................$ 21,237

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,737

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,737

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. Water Quality Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,708,354

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 100,352

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 44,606

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 34,540

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 95,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 377,500

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,489,152

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,204,700

Total Positions Budgeted

126

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13. Air Quality Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................^ 1,145,501

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,279

Travel...............................................................................,...................................$ 53,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 6,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ...............,...................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 48,700

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,500

Total Funds Budgeted..........,.........................................................................$ 1,374,780

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 824,280

Total Positions Budgeted

74

14. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 589,816

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................,........................$ 24,734

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,180

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,656,730

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,656,730

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Land Reclamation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 144,533

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,863

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,775

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 14,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

Total Positions Budgeted

9

16. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 590,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 302,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 892,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 892,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations..........................................................................................................? 482,500 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for
Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 52,500

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$535,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Jekyll Island State

Park Authority:

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,546,805 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,475,506 Travel.................................................................................................................$429,011 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 803,188 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 562,794 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 688,746 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 202,840 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 307,205 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 585,876 Land and Water Conservation Grants.............................................................................................................$ 3,600,000 Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$300,000 Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000 Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps...........................................................................$ 649,500 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations..........................................................................................................$ 482,500 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 871,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 679,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 52,500

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropri ated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Prop erties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $21,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Planning and Research, $100,000 in Grants is designated and committed for renovation of the 4-H Club property and adja cent property acquired for park and recreation purposes. Provided further that these funds shall be matched with local or Federal funds.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $60,000 is desig nated and committed to build and equip a pavillion at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $350,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing Capital Outlay projects at Jekyll Island through the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to use up to $100,000 of the funding for Recreation Grants for the purpose of making grants to counties and cities in connec tion with the transfer to such counties and cities of the operation of certain existing State parks.

Section 30. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Corrections.....................................................................................................$ 3,740,152

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,273,738

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 492,234

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 76,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 27,820

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 314,442

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 57,500

Mentally Relerded Offender

Program .............................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,442,434

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,442,434

Total Positions Budgeted

170

2. Construction, Maintenance, and

Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 175,418

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................?-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 297,718

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 297,718

Total Positions Budgeted

11

3. Federal Grants Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 522,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 90,737 Travel...................................................................................................................? 55,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 10,167

210

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,196

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,297

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,940

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 330,304

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,200,601

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,971,544 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 628,271 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 151,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,900 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,167 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,996 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 119,117 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 446,382 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 399,804 Mentally Retarded Offender Program .............................................................................................................$ 150,000 Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized to redirect up to $250,000 of the unexpended balance of the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) funds for the architectural design and drawings of a correctional institution in Chatham County.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions ..................................................................................................$ 35,408,966

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 928,892

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 398,735

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,968

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 22,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 125

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 36,451

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 19,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,410,671

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,078,871

Total Positions Budgeted

81

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,458,300

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,404,341

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.,...............................................................! 66,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 673

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 79,855

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 22,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

CapitalOutlay.....................................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,075,569

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,063,569

Total Positions Budgeted

227

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3. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,709,048

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 953,038

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,782

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 44,700

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 123,167

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 79,275

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 241,811

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 640,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,904,046

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,549,164

Total Positions Budgeted

285

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 4,791,681

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,900,302

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 88,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,600

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 239,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 63,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 75,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,165,358

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,580,358

Total Positions Budgeted

450

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 3,419,025

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,965,600

Travel...................................................................................................................? 12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 55,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,560

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 234,075

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 119,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,807,460

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,435,460

Total Positions Budgeted

341

6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 615,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 304,513 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,550 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 9,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 350 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 27,125 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 9,800 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 100,000
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,069,338

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,051,338

Total Positions Budgeted

60

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 568,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 328,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 425

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,025

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,054,011

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,054,011

Total Positions Budgeted

59

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 697,350

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$217,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 21,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 23,120

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 4,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 968,120

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 968,120

Total Positions Budgeted

100

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$225,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$297,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 30,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 536,475

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 18,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,111,475

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,111,475

Total Positions Budgeted

150

10. Youthful Offender Institution Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,193,700 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 706,400 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 57,500 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$800 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 10,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,665,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,671,900

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,671,900

Total Positions Budgeted

214

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,041,500 is designated and committed for the Glynco Correctional Institution, or such other youthful offender institution as may be designated by a majority of the membership of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate. Provided, further, that these funds shall only be available for expenditure at State-owned facilities.

11. Work Release Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 168,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 147,809

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 211

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,492

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 31,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000

13. Impact Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$656,334

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 202,767

Travel...................................................................................................................$21,588

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 124

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 90

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,594

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,353

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,408

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 910,258

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,488

Total Positions Budgeted

58

14. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 185,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

Total Positions Budgeted

20

15. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 24,500

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 260,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................? -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................? 93,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 379,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 379,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

16. Court Costs, Overtime, and

Inmate Release Funds Budget:

Personal Services - Overtime..............................................................................? 30,000

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-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 140,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................? 2,857,500

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,410,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,410,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Pre-release Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 134,245

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 126,233

Travel..........................................................................................,..........................? 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 7,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 250

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 78,772

Per Diem and Fees ...........,....................................................................................? 6,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 357,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 357,000

Total Positions Budgeted

21

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 18,835,075

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Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 10,257,499 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,138 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 421,824 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,709 Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,429,926 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 409,528 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,408 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 245,811 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,973,000 Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 140,000 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,857,500

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is desig nated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institution.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $350,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for a feed mill and hog project at Georgia State Prison and an abattoir at Georgia Industrial Institute.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Equipment Purchases, $100,000 is designated and committed to purchase a new sealer, steamer and related equipment for the cannery at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $75,000 is desig nated and committed to drill a well and provide the first component of a portable irri gation system at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $93,000 is desig nated and committed to renovate a warehouse at Central State Hospital for the Food Processing and Distribution Unit.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation...............................................................................................^ 4,972,689

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 292,139

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 28,156

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,670

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,453,447 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,003 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 185,460 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 872 Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................$ 31,328 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 11,488 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,026,224

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,026,224

Total Positions Budgeted

321

3. Treatment Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 399,942

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 199,614

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 8,340

MMotor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,873

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,007

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,224

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 617,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 617,000

Total Positions Budgeted

41

4. Federal Grants Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,183,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 370,921

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,432

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 20,962

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 88,798

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,205

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 50,698

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,877,230

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

152

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,328,742 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 934,694 Travel.................................................................................................................! 272,902 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,207 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................! 121,133 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 86,055 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 62,186

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles............................................................................................................$ 1,548,318

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,479,652

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,960

Travel...................................................................................................................! 78,771

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,200

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,200

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,593,583

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,548,318

Total Positions Budgeted

125

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,479,652

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,960 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 78,771 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,200 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 31. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety ...........................................................................................................$ 23,608,904

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 253,847

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,600

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 310,447

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 373,381

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,155

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,690

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 30,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 494,226

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 491,315

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 716,772

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,201,462

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 52,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,107

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,750

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 80,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,073,241

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,073,241

Total Positions Budgeted

64

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,360,147 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,127,773 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 153,503

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 840,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 723,908

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 96,429

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 28,934

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,375,854

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,706,548

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,461,772

Total Positions Budgeted

1,162

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 220,433

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,093

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,495

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,193

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 53,646

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,551

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 648,211

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 238,680

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 273,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,736

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,706

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 47,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 428,396

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 343,896

Total Positions Budgeted

17

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,198,054 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,811,819 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 199,944 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 874,800 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 826,481 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 190,682 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 99,235 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,460,054 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

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Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................$ 8,415,180
Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System............................................................................................$ 137,000 Employer Contributions................................................................................$8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,415,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,415,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System............................................................................................$ 137,000 Employer Contributions................................................................................^ 8,278,180

Section 33. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission....................................................................................................$ 2,191,045

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 516,920

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,480

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 22,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 511,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,118

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 32,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 665,290

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 665,290

Total Positions Budgeted

44

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 724,791 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,790 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing....................................................................................^ 6,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,800 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 102,850 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 980,231

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 941,555

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,753,683 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 226,388 Travel...................................................................................................................! 79,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 16,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 24,300 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 107,850 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 22,500

Section 34. Regents, University System of Georgia.
A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University System Institutions...................................................................................! 256,424,319 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................! 225,266,285 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................! 66,599,658 Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................! 17,255,715 Capital Outlay................................................................................................! 2,172,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................! 22,686,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 1,867,591

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 335,847,249

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 225,487,671

Total Positions Budgeted

15,279

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, ! 150,000 is desig nated and committed for planning of a Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, !500,000 is desig nated and committed to purchase equipment for the new Sydenstricker wing at Talmadge Memorial Hospital.
Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of !24,553,591 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.
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 annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of

the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose 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' Retire ment System.

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No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant 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 estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 256,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................! 119,302

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 376,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 376,090

Total Positions Budgeted

25

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 786,235

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................! 758,546

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,544,781

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 553,781

Total Positions Budgeted

36

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,760,140

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................! 2,226,001

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,986,141

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,253,441

Total Positions Budgeted

201

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5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 749,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 355,262

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,104,262

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 392,807

Total Positions Budgeted

66

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,898,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 4,986,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,885,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,293,593

Total Positions Budgeted

833

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Agriculture Experiment Sta tions, $250,000 is intended to meet price increases in agricultural supplies, materials and equipment necessary for research and to improve scientist man year support.

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,304,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,048,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,352,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,196,636

Total Positions Budgeted

936

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is designated 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..........................................................................................$ 16,438,267
Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle

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Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 5,269,487

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,707,754

State Funds Budgeted .....................................................................$ 9,870,300

Total Positions Budgeted

1,873

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................,.....$ 274,460,315 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 82,362,606 Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................? 17,255,715 Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 2,172,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$22,686,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund......................................................................$ 1,867,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..............................................................$ 6,926,735

Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services....................................................,.......................................? 1,645,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................? 345,846

SREB Payments................................................................................................? 732,000

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................? 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................? 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................? 3,658,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,926,735

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,926,735

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,645,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................................? 345,846 SREB Payments................................................................................................? 732,000 Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................? 345,000 Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................? 200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................? 3,658,500

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Section 35. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue............................................................$ 17,710,608

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 561,512

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA............................................................................................................$ 436,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 359,738

Travel...................................................................................................................! 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 208,736

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,658,636

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,633,636

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................,..........................................? 762,023

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 609,753

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 54,300

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,455,576

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................! 45,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,410,576

Total Positions Budgeted

69

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 711,871

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 31,487

Travel...................................................................................................................! 44,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 9,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 99,000

Equipment Purchases.......,...................................................................................! 2,775

Per Diem and Fees ........................,.....................................................................$ 51,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 553,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation......................................................................................................! 201,000

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.................................................................................................................! 1,250,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,953,933

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation........................................................................! 201,000

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................! 650,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,102,933

Total Positions Budgeted

58

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In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the Intangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 741,233

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 72,400

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 53,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges.............................................................................................$ 618,372

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,493,905

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 545,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 948,905

Total Positions Budgeted

73

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 373,661

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,584

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,755

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 527,000

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 90,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 437,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,270,793

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 167,248

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 3,507

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 215,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,165

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,505,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,167,013

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................! 1,530,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,637,013

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,628,671 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 201,567 Travel...................................................................................................................! 37,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 110,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,050

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 7,608

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,051,796

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,026,058

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Motor Vehicle Registration

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,683,704

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 272,635

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,212

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 242,486

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,740

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,641,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,860,577

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................? 1,590,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,270,577

Total Positions Budgeted

197

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,260,337

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 29,981

Travel.................................................................................................................? 246,614

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 1,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,548,332

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,548,332

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,899,571

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 157,789

Travel.................................................................................................................? 195,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 8,918

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 12,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 8,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,283,578

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,283,578

Total Positions Budgeted

245

Provided, however, that ?250,000 of the above appropriation relative to Field Audit Services and Central Audit are designated and committed for increasing the number of auditors employed by twenty-two positions.

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11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases

Budget:

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.............................................................................! 87,250

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ........................................................................$ 324,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 412,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $87,250 is designated and committed for use in conthacting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 105,000 regular motor vehicle tags and 20,000 bicentennial tags.
Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 11,893,376 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA............................................................................................................! 436,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,912,182 Travel.................................................................................................................! 551,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................! 123,600 Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 892,540 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 94,335 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 82,708 Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 4,563,172 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation......................................................................................................! 201,000
Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................! 1,250,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................! 412,000 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................! -0-

Section 36. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.......................................................................$ 5,773,690

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,206,471

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 306,892

Travel...................................................................................................................! 96,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 19,968

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 9,500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 140,838

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 15,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,794,673

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,794,673

Total Positions Budgeted

113

2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 208,666 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,455
Travel..................................................................................................................-! 13,330 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,932

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,529

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,912

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,912

Total Positions Budgeted

14

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 204,409

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 17,987

Travel ........................................................................................................................$ 387

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,434

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 257,117

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 257,117

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 206,204

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,564

Travel...............................................................................,...................................! 38,835

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 194

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 250,797

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 250,797

Total Positions Budgeted

12

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,070,294

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 92,625

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 6,763

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 9,223

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,662

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,995,567

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,995,567

Total Positions Budgeted

88

6. General Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 422,666 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 51,760 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,216 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 27,830 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 6,067

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,933

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 515,472

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 513,271

Total Positions Budgeted

34

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 404,594

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 48,151

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,917

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............................................,.........................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 67,344

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,867

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 529,873

State Funds Budgeted...,...................................................................................$ 529,873

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,939

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 391,716

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,200

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,300

Per Diem and Fees .....................................,..........................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 491,155

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 176,155

Total Positions Budgeted

5

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 35,659

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 7,185

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,660

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 6,676

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,780

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 61,325

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 21,325

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,832,902 Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................,.......! 931,335 Travel................................... .............................................................................! 178,817 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 146,251 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 32,035 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 149,551 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 30,000

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Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $30,000 of the amount budgeted to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

B. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board ........................................................................................$ 94,665

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................,................! 69,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 10,063

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,217

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,869

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,063 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,217 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,869 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission....................................................................................................$ 9,804,396

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 574,031

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 130,488

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,778

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................,...! 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,484

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 230,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 973,428

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 642,957

Total Positions Budgeted

48

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Paymentoi Interest...........................................................................................$214,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 214,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 89,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,155,500

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 6,024,939

State Student Incentive

Scholarships....................................................................................................$ 1,280,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,460,439

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,060,439

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships ....................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 574,031 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 130,488 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,778 Equipment Purchases ..................,........................................................................$ 2,300 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,484 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 230,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Payment of Interest...........................................................................................? 214,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 6,024,939 State Student Incentive Scholarships...................,................................................................................$ 1,280,000 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships ....................................................................................$ 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 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 provid ing loans under the guaranteed student 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 employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Per sonnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the pur pose 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 $6,024,939 is designated and committed to provide $500 Tuition Equalization Grants to Freshmen, and $400 Tuition Equalization Grants to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended.
Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholar ships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholar ships 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

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and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eli gible 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 post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee .................................................................................$ 433,978

Soil and Water Conservation

Committee Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,703

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,355

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 98,630

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 102,109

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 433,978

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$433,978

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,703 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,355 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 98,630 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 102,109

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System............................................................................................................$ 1,965,265 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,532 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,390 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,250 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions....................................................................................! 985,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ..........................................................................................$ 980,265 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,789,560

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,965,265

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,532 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,390 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,250 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions...................................................................................^ 985,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ..........................................................................................$ 980,265

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $525,000 is designated and committed for raising to 1.76 the percentage to be used in making the calculations described in Section 2 of S. B. 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relatve to Employer Contributions, $460,000 is designated and committed for reducing the service requirement for voluntary retire ment to 30 years as described in Sections 1 and 3 of S. B. 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Section 40. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation.....................................................................................^ 247,380,167.16

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 51,732,968.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,852,874.00

Travel .........................................................................................................$ 1,882,650.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 197,066.00

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................$ 140,200.00

Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 470,000.00

Computer Charges..................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................$ 5,475,854.00

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................I 190,187,657.11

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund .........................................................................................$ 8,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 262,939,269.11

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................! 104,736,624.00

Total Positions Budgeted

3,597

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 31,674,560 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 20,604,337 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 450,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,184 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 900,000

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 19,876,977

General Obligation Bonds..............................................................................$ 1,200,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 74,718,658

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 74,718,658

Total Positions Budgeted

3,546

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 27,408,889 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 5,582,775 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,991,664 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,991,664

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 2,372,471 Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,542,059 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 437,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,351,530 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,800,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,837

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 71,639

Travel..............................................................................,....................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 234,476

Total Positions Budgeted

8

7. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................? 5,723,031.16

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 2,558,581.00

Travel............................................................................................................? 323,678.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................? 424,475.00

Equipment Purchases .............................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................? 61,200.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................? 1,389,863.00

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 165,200.00

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................? 10,646,028.16

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................? 10,646,028.16

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity 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

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Services in the immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collec tion 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 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 appropriated herein.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or bal ances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing 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 obli gations 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 construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, includ ing all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto 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 constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Trans portation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia High way Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental con tracts now in existence and for appropriations 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 requirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construc tion or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis trative Services as provided by law.
For the appropriation of $8,000,000 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.

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For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed 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 Transporta tion.
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 util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System...........................................................................................$8,000,000 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$ 380,000
Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing...................................................................................................$ 12,000,000
This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution.
Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation 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 approval by the Office of Planning and Budget prior to the effective date of the pay increase author ized in Section 44.
8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$ 9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 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, desig nated 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.
9. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,040 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 305,500

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..................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 28,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 657,540

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$432,540

Total Positions Budgeted

18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 195,815

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,449

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 410,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$756,164

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$756,164

Total Positions Budgeted

15

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$430,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$430,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 89,766,251.16 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,410,380.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 2,693,928.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,400,471.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 661,925.00 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................$ 1,695,959.00 Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 532,200.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$1,389,863.00 Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 6,641,054.00 Capital Outlay .......................................................................................$ 210,501,634.11 Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................$ 410,000.00 Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................! 9,317,000.00 Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................$ 430,000.00 Grants to Counties ....................................................................................$ 9,317,013.00 Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................$ 27,408,889.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...........................................................................................$ 14,782,775.00

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 Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the qual ity 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 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 pay ments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 41. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service............................................................................................................$ 6,242,270

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..................................................................................^ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,137,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,888,821

Total Positions Budgeted

171

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility - Milledgeville Budget: Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,386,565 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,000,295

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,737,454 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,353,154

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to fur nish and equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital.

Section 42. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board..............................................................................................................$ 2,028,687

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,366,358

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 223,365

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 39,012

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,050

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,901,785

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,901,785

Total Positions Budgeted

93

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 103,462

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,440

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,469,820 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 227,805 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 45,012 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,050 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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 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 44. 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

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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 insti tution 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, 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 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 Governor's recom mendations 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 whatso ever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least
eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the 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, commis sion, 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 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. 1976 submitted to the 1975 Georgia General Assembly.

Section 47. The Director of the Budget shall determine 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 an obligation of the State.

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Section 49. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State underfunding of the budget units for which appropriations are herein contained shall be applied to the activity budgets by the Office of Planning and Budget to the following object classes only:
Personal Services Regular Operating Expense Travel Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing Equipment Purchases Per Diem and Fees Computer Charges Other Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1976 ...............................................................................................$ 1,787,838,075.54.

Section 50. The State Auditor and other fiscal officers of the State are hereby author ized and directed to increase the Working Reserve for High and Low Income Periods by $8,211,350.87 by appropriate transfers from the State surplus.

Section 51. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 52. 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. Any Part, Section, or Subsection of an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76 known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), which is inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed.
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, appointing Mr. Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.

The Speaker called the House to order.
The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 1227 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, by Committee substitute.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson of the 137th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substi tute, 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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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh. W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown. Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.IBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix. K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Heaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobbv
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
By unanimous consent, HB 1227, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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 1228. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act known as the Municipal Home Rule Law to provide for the construction of this 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.

Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry. D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

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Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.K.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy

Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill I Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, G. L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver

Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite majority, was passed.

HR 469-1267. By Representatives Linder of the 44th, Murphy of the 18th, Egan of the 25th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other pur poses.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
That this body respectfully petitions the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States to require a balanced federal budget and to make certain exceptions with respect thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this application by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia constitutes a continuing application in accordance with Article V of the Constitution of the United States until at least two-thirds of the legislatures of the several states have made similar applications pursuant to Article V, but if Congress proposes an amendment to the Constitution identical in subject matter to that contained in this Resolution before January 1, 1977, this petition for a Constitutional Convention shall no longer be of any force or effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and instructed to transmit a duly attested copy of this Resolution to the Secretary of the Senate of the United States Congress, the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, to the Presiding Officer of each House of each State Legislature in the United States, and to each member of the Georgia Con gressional Delegation.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, O. Y Guilders, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

YConnell.J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McColIum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russetl, J. Y Russetl, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 11. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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 grant ing of such credit; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Ways and Means moves to amend House Bill No. 529 as follows:

Change effective date to April 1, 1976, in Section 3, page 3.

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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W,
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, H. Y Vaughn, C.B. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 155, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
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 490. By: Mr. 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.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.

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Y Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A. Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G.

Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J, Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy

Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.

Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
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 462-1226. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th and others:
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 an effective date; to provide for the submission of this Constitution for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. If ratified by the people at the general election in 1976, the following shall be the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976:
CONSTITUTION OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
PREAMBLE
To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
ARTICLE I. BILL OF RIGHTS

SECTION I. RIGHTS OF PERSONS

Paragraph I. Life, Liberty, and Property. No person shall be deprived of life, lib erty, or property, except by due process of law.

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Paragraph II. Freedom of Conscience. All men have the natural and inalienable right to worship God, each according to the dictates of his own conscience, and no human authority should, in any case, control or interfere with such right of conscience.
Paragraph III. Religious Opinions; Liberty of Conscience. No inhabitant of this State shall be molested in person or property, or prohibited from holding any public office, or trust, on account of his religious opinions; but the right of liberty of conscience shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace and safety of the State.
Paragraph IV. Liberty of Speech or of the Press Guaranteed. No law shall ever be passed to curtail, or restrain the liberty of speech, or of the press; any person may speak, write and publish his sentiments, on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Paragraph V. Arms, Right to Keep and Bear. The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed, but the General Assembly shall have power to prescribe the manner in which arms may be borne.
Paragraph VI. Right to Assemble and Petition. The people have the right to assemble peaceably for their common good and to apply to those vested with the powers of government for redress of grievances by petition or remonstrance.
Paragraph VII. Attainder; Ex Post Facto and Retroactive Laws, Etc. No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, retroactive law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, or making irrevocable grant of special privileges or immunities, shall be passed.
Paragraph VIII. Libel; Jury in Criminal Cases; New Trials. In all prosecutions or indictments for libel the truth may be given in evidence; and the jury in all criminal cases, shall be the judges of the law and the facts. The power of the judges to grant new trials in case of conviction is preserved.
Paragraph IX. Right to the Courts. No person shall be deprived of the right to prose cute or defend his own cause in any of the courts of this State, in person, by attorney, or both.
Paragraph X. Searches, Seizures, and Warrants. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue except upon probable cause, supported by oath, or affirmation, particularly describing the place, or places, to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Paragraph XI. Benefit of Counsel; Accusation; List of Witnesses; Compulsory Process; Trial by Jury. Every person charged with an offense against the laws of this State shall have the privilege and benefit of counsel; shall be furnished, on demand, with a copy of the accusation, and a list of the witnesses on whose testimony the charge against him is founded; shall have compulsory process to obtain the testimony of his own wit nesses; shall be confronted with the witnesses testifying against him; and shall have a public and speedy trial by an impartial jury.
Paragraph XII. Habeas Corpus. The writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended.

Paragraph XIII. Crimination of Self Not Compelled. No person shall be compelled to give testimony tending in any manner to criminate himself.

Paragraph XIV. Bail; Fines; Punishment; Arrest, Abuse of Prisoners. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted; nor shall any person be abused in being arrested, while under arrest, or in prison.

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Paragraph XV. Jeopardy of Life or Liberty More Than Once Forbidden. No person shall be put in jeopardy of life or liberty more than once for the same offense, save on his, or her own motion for a new trial after conviction, or in case of mistrial.
Paragraph XVI. Treason. Treason against the State of Georgia, shall consist in levy ing war against her; adhering to her enemies; giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, except on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or confession in open court.
Paragraph XVII. Conviction, Effect of. No conviction shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture of estate.
Paragraph XVIII. Banishment and Whipping as Punishment for Crime. Neither banishment beyond the limits of the State, nor whipping, as a punishment for crime, shall be allowed.
Paragraph XIX. Slavery and Involuntary Servitude. There shall be within the State of Georgia neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, save as a punishment for crime after legal conviction thereof.
Paragraph XX. Imprisonment for Debt. There shall be no imprisonment for debt.
Paragraph XXI. Costs. No person shall be compelled to pay costs except after convic tion on final trial.
Paragraph XXII. Status of the Citizen. The social status of the citizen shall never be the subject of legislation.
Paragraph XXIII. Exemptions from Levy and Sale. There is hereby exempt from levy and sale, by virtue of any process whatever under the laws of this State, the property of every head of a family, or guardian, or trustee of a family of minor children, or every aged or infirm person, or person having the care and support of dependent females of any age, who is not the head of a family, realty or personalty, or both, to the value in the aggregate of sixteen hundred dollars; and the General Assembly shall have authority to provide the manner of exempting said property, the sale, alienation and encumbrance thereof, and to provide for the waiver of said exemption by the debtor. The laws now of force with respect to the exemptions provided herein shall remain in full force until changed by law.
Paragraph XXIV. Wife's Separate Estate. All property of the wife at the time of her marriage, and all property given to, inherited or acquired by her, shall remain her separate property, and not be liable for the debts of her husband.
Paragraph XXV. Enumeration of Rights Not Denial of Others. The enumeration of rights herein contained as a part of this Constitution shall not be construed to deny to the people any inherent rights which they may have hitherto enjoyed.

SECTION II. ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT
Paragraph I. Origin and Foundation of Government. All government, of right, originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole. Public officers are the trustees and servants of the people, and at all times, amenable to them.
Paragraph II. State Rights. The people of this State have the inherent, sole and exclusive right of regulating their internal government, and the police thereof, and of altering and abolishing their Constitution whenever it may be necessary to their safety and happiness.
Paragraph III. Protection the Duty of Government. Protection to person and prop erty is the paramount duty of government, and shall be impartial and complete.

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Paragraph IV. Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Powers, Separate. The legis lative, judicial, and executive powers shall forever remain separate and distinct, and no person discharging the duties of one, shall, at the same time, exercise the functions of either of the others, except as herein provided.
Paragraph V. Civil Authority Superior to Military. The civil authority shall be superior to the military, and no soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, except by the civil magistrate, in such manner as may be provided by law.
Paragraph VI. Contempts. The power of the Courts to punish for contempt shall be limited by legislative acts.
Paragraph VII. General Laws; Uniform Operation; How Varied. Laws of a gen eral nature shall have uniform operation throughout the State, and no special law shall be enacted in any case for which provision has been made by an existing general law. No general law affecting private rights, shall be varied in any particular case, by special legislation, except with the free consent, in writing, of all persons to be affected thereby; and no person under legal disability to contract, is capable of such consent.
Paragraph VIII. What Acts Void. Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution, or the Constitution of the United States, are void, and the Judiciary shall so declare them.
Paragraph IX. Citizens, Protection of. All citizens of the United States, resident in this State, are hereby declared citizens of this State, and it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to enact such laws as will protect them in the full enjoyment of the rights, privileges and immunities due to such citizenship.
Paragraph X. Appropriations to Churches, Sects, Etc., Forbidden. No money shall ever be taken from the public Treasury, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect, or denomination of religionists, or of any sectarian institution.
Paragraph XI. Lotteries. All lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, are hereby pro hibited; and this prohibition shall be enforced by penal laws.
Paragraph XII. Lobbying; Penalties. Lobbying is declared to be a crime, and the General Assembly shall enforce this provision by suitable penalties.
Paragraph XIII. Fraud; Concealment of Property. The General Assembly shall have the power to provide for the punishment of fraud; and, shall provide by law, for reaching property of the debtor concealed from the creditor.

SECTION III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Paragraph I. Private Ways; Just Compensation; Relocation Assistance; Land Acquisition Policies, Practices and Expenses. 1. In case of necessity, private ways may be granted upon just compensation being first paid by the applicant. Private property shall not be taken, or damaged, for public purposes, without just and adequate compen sation being first paid, except that when private property is taken or damaged for public road and street purposes by the State and the counties and the municipalities of the State, just and adequate compensation therefor need not be paid until the same has been finally fixed and determined as provided by law, but such just and adequate compensation shall then be paid in preference to all other obligations except bonded indebtedness. The Gen eral Assembly may by law require the condemnor to make prepayment against adequate compensation as a condition precedent to the exercise of the right of eminent domain and provide for the disbursement of the same to the end that the rights and equities of the property owner, lien holders, and the State and its subdivisions may be protected.
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and counties, municipalities, school districts, political subdivisions, public authorities, public agencies, public corporations and public instrumentalities created under this Con stitution or the laws of this State: (i) to provide relocation assistance and payments to persons displaced by public projects or programs undertaken or sponsored by the foregoing public entities, including without limitation, all of those relocation assistances and pay ments as are, by Section 210 of that certain Act of Congress of the United States of America known as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Poli cies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646, 91st Congress, approved January 2, 1971), required to be made or furnished to such displaced persons by such public entities in order that federal financial assistance can be made available to such public entities with respect to the public projects or programs causing such displacements, and (ii) to establish and implement acquisition policies and practices and provide for the payment or reimburse ment of necessary expenses of persons whose properties are acquired in connection with the acquisition of real property for public projects or programs, such policies, practices, payments and reimbursements to include, without limitation, thhose real property acqui sition policies, practices, payments and reimbursements which Section 305 of said Uni form Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 requires that the foregoing public entities establish and implement or pay and reimburse, as the case may be, in acquiring real property for a public project or program in order that federal financial assistance can be made available to such public entities with respect to such projects or programs. The providing of all of such relocation assistances and pay ments and, in connection with the acquisition of real property for public projects or pro grams, the establishing of all of such policies and practices and the paying or reimbursing of all of such necessary expenses, are declared to be necessary, among other reasons, in order to avoid the loss of large sums of money which will otherwise be made available to the foregoing public entities as financial assistance by the United States of America and shall constitute governmental functions undertaken for public purposes, and the powers of taxation may be exercised and public funds expended in furtherance thereof.
Paragraph II. Tidewater Titles Confirmed. The Act of the General Assembly approved December 16, 1902, which extends the title of ownership of lands abutting on tidal water to low water mark is hereby ratified and confirmed.
ARTICLE II. ELECTIVE FRANCHISE
SECTION I. QUALIFICATIONS AND DISABILITIES OF ELECTORS
Paragraph I. Elections by Ballot; Registration of Voters. Elections by the people shall be by ballot, and only those persons shall be allowed to vote who have been first registered in accordance with the requirements of law.
Paragraph II. Who Shall Be An Elector Entitled to Register and Vote. Every citizen of this State who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years old or upwards, not laboring under any of the disabilities named in this Article, and possessing the qual ifications provided by it, shall be an elector and entitled to register and vote at any elec tion by the people: Provided, that no soldier, sailor or marine in the military or naval services of the United States shall acquire the rights of an elector by reason of being stationed on duty in this State.
Paragraph III. Qualifications of Electors. Every citizen of this State shall be entitled to register as an elector, and to vote in all elections in said State, who is not disqualified under the provisions of Paragraph I of Section II of this Article, and who possesses the qualifications prescribed in Paragraph II of Sections I and II of this Article or who will possess them at the date of the election occurring next after his registration, and who in addition thereto comes within either of the classes provided for in the two following subdivisions of this paragraph.
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2. All persons who can correctly read in the English language any paragraph of the Constitution of the United States or of this State and correctly write the same in the English language when read to them by any of the registrars, and all persons who solely because of physical disability are unable to comply with the above requirements but who can understand and give a reasonable interpretation of any paragraph of the Constitution of the United States or of this State that may be read to them by any of the registrars.

SECTION II. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPEALS
Paragraph I. Registration of Electors; Who Disfranchised. The General Assembly may provide, from time to time, for the registration of all electors, but the following classes of persons shall not be permitted to register, vote or hold any office, or appoint ment of honor, or trust in this State, to-wit: 1st. Those who shall have been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of this State with imprisonment in the penitentiary, unless such persons shall have been pardoned. 2nd. Idiots and insane persons.
Paragraph II. Residence Requirements to Register and Vote. The General Assembly shall provide by law for the durational residence requirements necessary to register and vote at any election by the people except that no person shall be entitled to register and vote unless he shall have resided in the State at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election at which he seeks to vote.
Paragraph III. Appeal From Decision of Registrars. Any person to whom the right of registration is denied by the registrars upon the ground that he lacks the qualifications set forth in the two subdivisions of Paragraph III of Section I of this Article shall have the right to take an appeal, and any citizen may enter an appeal from the denision of the registrars allowing any person to register under said subdivisions. All appeals must be filed in writing with the registrars within ten days from the date of the decision com plained of and shall be returned by the registrars to the office of the clerk of the superior court to be tried as other appeals.
Paragraph IV. Judgment of Force Pending Appeal. Pending an appeal and until the final decision of the case, the judgment of the registrars shall remain in full force.

SECTION III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Paragraph I. Privilege of Electors from Arrest. Electors shall, in all cases, except for treason, felony, larceny, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance on elections, and in going to and returning from the same.
Paragraph II. Holder of Public Funds. No person who is the holder of any public money, contrary to law, shall be eligible to any office in this State until the same is accounted for and paid into the Treasury.
Paragraph III. Write-in Votes. No person elected on a write-in vote shall be eligible to hold office unless notice of his intention of candidacy was given twenty or more days prior to the election by the person to be a write-in candidate, or by some other person or group of persons qualified to vote in the subject election, as follows: In a State general election, to the Secretary of State and by publication in a paper of general circulation in the State; in a general election of county officers, to the Judge of the Probate Court of the county in which he is to be a candidate and by publication in the official organ of the same county; in a municipal general election, to the mayor or similar officer thereof and by publication in the official gazette of the municipality holding the election. The General Assembly may enact other reasonable regulations and require compliance there with as a condition of eligibility to hold office in this State.

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Paragraph IV. Returns Made to Whom. Returns of election for all civil officers elected by the people, who are to be commissioned by the Governor, and also for members of the General Assembly, shall be made to the Secretary of State, unless otherwise pro vided by law.
Paragraph V. Sale of Liquors on Election Days. The General Assembly shall by law forbid the sale of intoxicating drinks in this State or any political subdivision thereof on all days for the holding of any election in the area in which such election is held and prescribe punishment for any violation of the same.
ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

SECTION I. LEGISLATIVE POWER, WHERE VESTED
Paragraph I. Power Vested in General Assembly. The legislative power of the State shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

SECTION II. SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
Paragraph I. Apportionment of Senate. The Senate shall consist of not less than fifty-four and not more than fifty-six members. Each Senator shall be elected from and represent one Senatorial District. The General Assembly may create, rearrange and change Senatorial Districts as it deems proper. The apportionment of the Senate shall be changed by the General Assembly, if necessary, after each United States decennial census becomes official.
Paragraph II. Qualifications of Senators. The Senators shall be citizens of the United States, who have attained the age of twenty-five years, and who shall have been citizens of this State for four years, and for one year residents of the districts from which elected.

SECTION III. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS
Paragraph I. Apportionment of the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives shall consist of representatives apportioned among the Representative Districts of the State. The General Assembly may create, rearrange and change Repre sentative Districts as it deems proper. The apportionment of the House of Representatives shall be changed by the General Assembly, if necessary, after each United States decen nial census becomes official.
Paragraph II. Qualifications of Representatives. The Representatives shall be citi zens of the United States who have attained the age of twenty-one years and who shall have been citizens of this State for two years, and for one year residents of the districts from which elected.

SECTION IV. OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Paragraph I. President. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the Presi dent of the Senate. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President, or in the event of his succession to the executive power.
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be styled the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and shall be elected viva voce from the Representatives. A Speaker Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Representatives and shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the Speaker, or in the event of his succession to the executive power.
Paragraph III. Officers of the Two Houses. The officers of the two houses, other than the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, shall be a President Pro Tempore and a Secretary of the Senate and a Speaker Pro Tempore and a Clerk of the House of Representatives, and such assistants as each House may provide for.

SECTION V. GENERAL ASSEMBLY; ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
Paragraph I. Term of Members. The members of the General Assembly shall be elected for two years, and shall serve until the time fixed by law for the convening of the General Assembly in the year following the second year of such member's term of office.
Paragraph II. Election, When. The first election for members of the General Assem bly, under this Constitution shall take place on Tuesday after the first Monday in Novem ber, 1978, and subsequent elections biennially, on that day, until the day of election is changed by law.
Paragraph III. Meeting; time limit; adjournment. The General Assembly shall meet in regular session on the second Monday in January of each year for no longer than twelve days to receive the proposed General Appropriations Bill, and to attend to other matters, and reconvene on the second Monday in February of each year for no longer than thirty-three days. The Senate and the House of Representatives shall organize each odd-numbered year and shall be a different General Assembly for each two-year period. By concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to both Houses of the General Assembly, the General Assembly may adjourn any regular session to such later date as it may fix for reconvening in regular session, but shall remain in regular session no longer than forty-five days in the aggregate each year. All business pending in the Senate or House at the adjournment of any regular session may be considered at any regular session of the same General Assembly, as if there had been no adjourn ment. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the power of the Governor to convoke the General Assembly in extraordinary session, or the duty of the Governor to convene the General Assembly in extraordinary session upon the certificate of three-fifths of the members elected to the Senate and the House of Representatives as provided in Article V, Section II, Paragraph III of this Constitution. If any impeachment trial is pending at the end of any regular or extraordinary session, the Senate may continue in session until such trial is completed.
Paragraph IV. Oath of Members. Each Senator and Representative, before taking his seat shall take the following oath, or affirmation, to-wit: "I will support the Constitu tion 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."
Paragraph V. Quorum. A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to trans act business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and compel the presence of its absent members, as each House may provide.
Paragraph VI. Adjournment. Neither House shall adjourn for more than three days, or to any other place, without the consent of the other, and in case of disagreement between the two Houses on a question of adjournment, the Governor may adjourn either, or both of them.
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annexed thereto, under this State, or the United States, or either of them except Justices of the Peace and officers of the militia, nor any defaulter for public money, or for any legal taxes required of him shall have a seat in either house; nor shall any Senator, or Representative, after his qualification as such, be elected by the General Assembly, or appointed by the Governor, either with or without the advice and consent of the Senate, to any office or appointment having any emolument annexed thereto, during the time for which he shall have been elected, unless he shall first resign his seat, provided, how ever, that during the tegm for which he was elected no Senator or Representative shall be appointed to any civil office which has been created during such term.
Paragraph VIII. Removal From District, Effect of. The seat of a member of either house shall be vacated on his removal from the district from which he was elected.
Paragraph IX. Compensation and Allowances. The compensation and allowances of the members of the General Assembly shall be as provided by law.
Paragraph X. Election, Returns, Etc.; Disorderly Conduct. Each House shall be the judge of the election, returns, and qualifications of its members and shall have power to punish them for disorderly behavior, or misconduct, by censure, fine, imprisonment, or expulsion; but no member shall be expelled, except by a vote of two-thirds of the House to which he belongs.
Paragraph XI. Contempts, How Punished. Each House may punish by imprison ment, not extending beyond the session, any person, not a member, who shall be guilty of a contempt, by any disorderly behavior in its presence, or who shall rescue, or attempt to rescue, any person arrested by order of either House.
Paragraph XII. Privilege of Members. The members of both Houses shall be free from arrest during their attendance on the General Assembly, and in going thereto, or returning therefrom, except for treason, felony, larceny, or breach of the peace; and no member shall be liable to answer in any other place for anything spoken in debate in either House.
Paragraph XIII. Viva Voce Vote; Place of Meeting. All elections by the General Assembly shall be viva voce, and the vote shall appear on the Journal of the House of Representatives. When the Senate and House of Representatives unite for the purpose of election, they shall meet in the Representative Hall, and the President of the Senate shall, in such cases, preside and declare the results.

SECTION VI. IMPEACHMENTS
Paragraph I. Power to Impeach. The House of Representatives shall have the sole power to vote impeachment charges against all persons who shall have been or may be in office.
Paragraph II. Impeachments. The Senate shall have the sole power to try impeach ments. When sitting for that purpose, the Senators shall be on oath, or affirmation, and shall be presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Should the Chief Justice be disqualified, then the Presiding Justice shall preside. Should the Presiding Justice be disqualified, then the Senate shall select a Justice of the Supreme Court to preside. No person shall be convicted without concurrence of two-thirds of the members present.
Paragraph III. Judgments in Impeachments. Judgments, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit, within this State; but the party convicted shall never theless, be liable, and subject, to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment, according to law.

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SECTION VII. ENACTMENT OF LAWS
Paragraph I. Journals and Acts. Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish it immediately after its adjournment. The General Assembly shall provide for the publication of the laws passed by each session.
Paragraph II. Where Journals Kept. The original journal shall be preserved after publication, in the office of the Secretary of State, but there shall be no other record thereof.
Paragraph III. Bills to Be Read. Every bill, before it shall pass, shall be read three times, and on three separate days, in each House, unless in cases of actual invasion, or insurrection, but the first and second reading of each local bill, shall consist of the reading of the title only, unless said bill is ordered to be engrossed.
Paragraph IV. One Subject Matter Expressed. No law shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter, or contains matter different from what is expressed in the title thereof.
Paragraph V. Yeas and Nays, When Taken. The yeas and nays on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of the members present, be entered on the Journal.
Paragraph VI. Yeas and Nays to Be Entered, When. Whenever the Constitution requires a vote of two-thirds of either or both houses for the passage of an act or resolu tion, the yeas and nays on the passage thereof shall be entered on the Journal.
Paragraph VII. Majority of Members to Pass Bill. No bill shall become a law unless it shall receive a majority of the votes of all the members elected to each House of the General Assembly, and it shall, in every instance, so appear on the Journal.
Paragraph VIII. Bills For Revenue. All bills for raising revenue, or appropriating money, shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose, or concur in amendments, as in other bills.
Paragraph IX. Notice of Intention to Ask Local Legislation Necessary. No local or special bill shall be passed, unless notice of the intention to apply therefor shall have been published in the newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements for the locality affected are published, once a week for three weeks during a period of sixty days immedi ately preceding its introduction into the General Assembly. No local or special bill shall become law unless there is attached to and made a part of said bill a copy of said notice certified by the publisher, or accompanied by an affidavit of the author, to the effect that said notice has been published as provided by law. No office to which a person has been elected shall be abolished, nor the term of the office shortened or lengthened by local or special bill during the term for which such person was elected unless the same be approved by the people of the jurisdiction affected in a referendum on the question. Where any local law shall add any member or members to any municipal or county gov erning authority, the members of which are elected by the people, such local law must provide that the member or members so added must be elected by the qualified voters of the political subdivision affected under such rules as the General Assembly may in said law provide.
Paragraph X. Acts Signed; Rejected Bills. All acts shall be signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and no bill or resolution, intended to have the effect of a law, which shall have been rejected by either house, shall be again proposed during the same session, under the same or any other title, with out the consent of two-thirds of the House by which the same was rejected.
Paragraph XI. Signature of Governor. No provision in this Constitution for a twothirds vote of both houses of the General Assembly shall be construed to waive the neces sity for the signature of the Governor as in any other case, except in the case of the two-thirds vote required to override the veto, to submit constitutional amendments, and in case of prolongation of a session of the General Assembly.

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Paragraph XII. Statutes and Sections of Code, How Amended. No law, or Section of the Code, shall be amended or repealed by mere reference to its title, or to the number of the Section of the Code, but the amending, or repealing act, shall distinctly describe the law to be amended or repealed, as well as the alteration to be made.

SECTION VIII. GENERAL ASSEMBLY; EXERCISE OF POWERS
Paragraph I. Powers of the General Assembly. The General Assembly shall have the power to make all laws consistent with this Constitution, and not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States, which they shall deem necessary and proper for the welfare of the State.
Paragraph II. Right of Eminent Domain. The exercise of the right of eminent domain shall never be abridged, nor so construed as to prevent the General Assembly from taking property and franchises, and subjecting them to public use.
Paragraph III. Police Power. The exercise of the police power of the state shall never be abridged, nor so construed as to permit the conduct of business in such manner as to infringe the equal rights of others, or the general well-being of the State.
Paragraph IV. Compensation and Allowances of Elective Officials; How Changed. The General Assembly may, at any time, provide by law other and different compensation or allowances for all of the elective officers provided for in this Constitu tion.
Paragraph V. Corporate Powers, How Granted. The General Assembly shall have no power to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies, to make or change election precincts, nor to establish bridges or ferries, nor to change names of legitimate children; but it shall prescribe by law the manner in which such powers shall be exercised by the courts; it may confer this authority to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies to the judges of the superior courts of this State in vaca tion. All corporate powers and privileges to banking, trust, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State in such manner as shall be prescribed by law; and if in any event the Secretary of State should be disqualified to act in any case, then in that event the legislature shall provide by general law by what person such charter shall be granted.
Paragraph VI. Charters Revived or Amended Subject to Constitution. The Gen eral Assembly shall not remit the forfeitsre of the charter of any corporation existing at the time the Constitution of 1945 became effective, nor alter or amend the same, nor pass any other general or special law, for the benefit of said corporation, except upon the condition that such corporation shall thereafter hold its charter subject to the provi sions of this Constitution; and every amendment of any charter of any corporation in this State, or any special law for its benefit, accepted thereby, shall operate as a novation of said charter and shall bring the same under the provision of this Constitution.
Paragraph VII. Recognizances. The General Assembly shall have no power to relieve principals or securities upon forfeited recognizances, from the payment thereof, either before or after judgment thereon, unless the principal in the recognizance shall have been apprehended and placed in the custody of the proper officers.
Paragraph VIII. Contracts to Defeat Competition. All contracts and agreements, which may have the effect, or be intended to have the effect, to defeat or lessen compe tition, or to encourage monopoly, shall be illegal and void. The General Assembly of this State shall have no power to authorize any such contract or agreement. The General Assembly shall enforce the provisions of this Paragraph by appropriate legislation.
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theirr services, of preventing unjust discriminations, and requiring reasonable and just rates of freight and passenger tariffs and of charges of public utilities, are hereby con ferred upon the General Assembly, whose duty it shall be to pass laws from time to time, to regulate such tariffs and charges, to prohibit unjust discriminations by the various railroad and public utilities of this State, and to prohibit said railroads and public utilities from charging other than just and reasonable rates and to enforce the same by adequate penalties, provided, nevertheless, that such power and authority shall never be exercised in any way to regulate or fix charges of such public utilities as are or may be owned or operated by any county or municipality of this State; except as provided in this Con stitution.
Paragraph X. Rebates. No public utility company shall give, or pay, any rebate, or bonus in the nature thereof, directly or indirectly, or do any act to mislead or deceive the public as to the real rates charged or received for freight or passage or services fur nished, any such payments shall be illegal and void; and these prohibitions shall be enforced by suitable penalties.
Paragraph XI. Street Railways. The General Assembly shall not authorize the con struction of any street passenger railway, within the limits of any incorporate town or city, without the consent of the Corporate Authorities.
Paragraph XII. Gratuities; Exceptions. 1. Except as provided in this Constitution, the General Assembly shall not by vote, resolution, or order, grant any donation or gratuity in favor of any person, corporation or association. 2. The General Assembly shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any public officer, agent or contractor after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into. 3. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by law for the payment of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) to the first person, firm or corporation, or combination thereof, which puts down and brings in the first commercial oil well in this State. Such well must produce at least 100 barrels of oil per day, and the determi nation as to whether such well is producing this amount is hereby vested in the Commis sioner of Natural Resources. Said law shall provide for the distribution of said amount as the General Assembly may by statute provide between the company or individual who drills or causes to be drilled said well, the contractor who furnishes the equipment, among such workmen and employees actually engaged in the job, and to the mineral and/or prop erty owner where the well is drilled."The General Assembly shall provide for the method of payment by the Governor. 4. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the granting of funds to a county in which is located land belonging to the State consisting of at least 20,000 acres from which such county receives no taxes. The General Assembly is author ized to provide in such law the procedure for determining the amount of funds and all other matters relative to any such grant. 5. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the indemnification with respect to death, per sonal injury or property damage sustained in preventing the commission of a crime against the person or property of another, in apprehending a criminal, or in assisting a peace officer in prevention of a crime or apprehension of a criminal. Such law may provide for the method of payment of such indemnification and all other matters relative to the purposes herein provided. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to appropri ate State funds for the payment of such indemnification and for the purpose of imple menting any law as authorized by this paragraph. 6. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, the Department of Community Development, in order to make Georgia competitive with other states in securing new business, industry and tourism, is hereby authorized to expend available funds for the business meals and incidental expenses of bona fide industrial prospects and other persons who attend any meeting at the request of the Department to discuss the location or development of new business, industry or tourism within the State. All

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such expenditures shall be verified hy vouchers showing the date, place, purpose and per sons for whom such expenditures were made. The State Auditor shall conduct an audit of such expenditures at least every six months.

SECTION IX. INSURANCE REGULATION
Paragraph I. General Assembly to Enact Laws for People's Protection, Etc. The General Assembly shall, from time to time enact laws to compel all fire insurance compa nies, doing business in this State, whether chartered by this State, or otherwise, to deposit reasonable securities with the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, of this State or such other officer as may be designated by law, to secure the people against loss by the operations of said companies.
Paragraph II. Reports By Insurance Companies. The General Assembly shall compel all insurance companies in this State, or doing business therein, under proper penalties, to make annual reports to the Comptroller General, and print the same at their own expense, for the information and protection of the people.
Paragraph III. Nonresident Insurance Companies. All life insurance companies now doing business in this State, or which may desire to establish agencies and do busi ness in the State of Georgia, chartered by other States of the Union, or foreign States, shall show that they have deposited with the Comptroller General of the State in which they are chartered, or of this State, the Insurance Commissioner, or such other officer as may be authorized to receive it, not less than one hundred thousand dollars, in such securities as may be deemed by such officer equivalent to cash, subject to his order, as a guarantee fund for the security of policy-holders.
Paragraph IV. License by Comptroller General. When such showing is made to the Comptroller General of the State of Georgia by a proper certificate from the State officials having charge of the funds so deposited, the Comptroller General of the State of Georgia is authorized to issue to the company making such showing, a license to do business in the State, upon paying the fees required by law.
Paragraph V. Resident Insurance Companies; Guarantee Fund. All life insur ance companies chartered by the State of Georgia, or which may hereafter be chartered by the State, shall, before doing business, deposit with the Comptroller General of the State of Georgia, or with some strong corporation, which may be approved by said Comp troller General, one hundred thousand dollars, in such securities as may be deemed by him equivalent to cash, to be subject to his order, as a guarantee fund for the security of the policy-holders of the company making such deposit, all interest and dividends from such securities to be paid, whenn due, to the company so depositing. Any such securities as may be needed or desired by the company may be taken from said department at any time by replacing them with other securities equally acceptable to the Comptroller Gen eral, whose certificate for the same shall be furnished to the company.

SECTION X. APPROPRIATIONS
Paragraph I. Public Money, How Drawn. No money shall be drawn from the Treasury except by appropriation made by law.
Paragraph II. Bills Appropriating Money. No bill or resolution appropriating money shall become a law unless, upon its passage, the yeas and nays in each house, are recorded.
Paragraph III. Preparation, submission and enactments of General Appropriations Bill, (a) The Governor shall submit to the General Assembly within five days after its convening in regular session each year, a budget message and a budget report, accom panied by a draft of a General Appropriations Bill, in such form and manner as may

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be prescribed by statute, which shall provide for the appropriation of the funds necessary to operate all the various departments and agencies, and to meet the current expenses of the State for the next fiscal year.
(b) The General Assembly shall annually appropriate the funds necessary to operate all the various departments and agencies, and meet the current expenses of the State for the next fiscal year. The fiscal year of the State shall commence on the first day of July of each year and terminate on the thirtieth of June following.
(c) The General Assembly shall by general law provide for the regulation and man agement of the finance and fiscal administration of the State.
Paragraph IV. General Appropriations Bill. The General Appropriations Bill shall embrace nothing except appropriations fixed by previous laws, the ordinary expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Government, payment of the public debt and interest thereon, and for support of the public institutions and educational interests of the State. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills, each embracing but one subject.
Paragraph V. General Appropriations Act. (a) Each General Appropriations Act, now of force or hereafter adopted with such amendments as are adopted from time to time, shall continue in force and effect for the next fiscal year after adoption and it shall then expire except for the mandatory appropriations required by this Constitution and those required to meet contractual obligations authorized by this Constitution and the continued appropriation of Federal grants.
(b) The General Assembly shall not appropriate funds for any given fiscal year which, in aggregate, exceed a sum equal to the amount of unappropriated surplus expected to have accrued in the State Treasury at the beginning of the fiscal year, together with an amount not greater than the total Treasury receipts from existing revenue sources anticipated to be collected in the fiscal year, less refunds, as estimated in the Budget Report and amendments thereto. Supplementary appropriations, if any, shall be made in the manner provided in Paragraph VI of this Section of the Constitution, but in no event shall a supplementary appropriations Act continue in force and effect beyond the expiration of the General Appropriations Act in effect when such supplemen tary appropriations Act was adopted and approved.
(c) All appropriated funds, except for the mandatory appropriations required by this Constitution, remaining unexpended and not contractually obligated at the expiration of such General Appropriations Act, shall lapse.
(d) All federal funds received by the State of Georgia are hereby continually appro priated in the exact amounts and for the purposes authorized and directed by the Federal Government in making the grant.
(e) The State, State institutions, departments and agencies of the State are hereby prohibited from entering into any contract with any public agency, public corporation or authority pursuant to the provisions of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph I(a), which such contract constitutes security for bonds or other obligations issued by any such public agency, public corporation or authority and the appropriation or expenditure of any funds for the payment of obligations under any such contract, is likewise prohibited at any time when the aggregate annual payments under all such contracts, including the con tract or contracts proposed to be entered into, exceed 15% of the total revenue receipts, less refunds, of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the making and entering into of any such contract; provided, however, this provision shall not affect contracts validly entered into prior to the effective date of the amendment to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph II of the Constitution of 1945 adopted November 6, 1962. The execution of any such contract is further prohibited until the General Assembly has spe cifically provided funds in an Appropriations Act for the payment of at least one year's rental under such contract.
Paragraph VI. Other or Supplementary Appropriations. In addition to the appro priations made by the General Appropriations Act and amendments thereto, the General
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available unless there is an unappropriated surplus in the State Treasury or the revenue necessary to pay such appropriation shall have been provided by a tax laid for such pur pose and collected into the General Fund of the State Treasury. Neither House shall pass a Supplementary Appropriation Bill until the General Appropriations Act shall have been finally adopted by both Houses and approved by the Governor.
Paragraph VII. Appropriations to be for Specific Sums, (a) Except as hereinafter provided, the appropriation for each department, officer, bureau, board, commission, agency or institution for which appropriation is made shall be for a specific sum of money, and no appropriation shall allocate to any object, the proceeds of any particular tax or fund or a part or percentage thereof.
(b) An amount equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the State in each of the immediately preceding fiscal years, less the amount of refunds, rebates and collection costs authorized by law, is hereby appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, of each year following, for all activities incident to providing and main taining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this State, as authorized by laws enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia; and for grants to counties by law authorizing road construction and maintenance, as provided by law authorizing such grants. Said sum is hereby appropriated for, and shall be available for, the aforesaid purposes regardless of whether the General Assembly enacts a General Appropriations Act and said sum need not be specifically stated in any General Appropriations Act passed by the General Assembly in order to be available for such purposes. However, this shall not preclude the General Assembly from appropriating for such purposes an amount greater than the sum specified above for such purposes. The expenditure of such funds shall be subject to all the rules, regulations and restrictions imposed on the expenditure of appropriations by provisions of the Constitution and laws of this State, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this paragraph. And provided, however, that the proceeds of the tax hereby appropriated shall not be subject to budgetary reduc tion. In the event of invasion of this State by land, sea or air, or in case of a major catastrophe so proclaimed by the Governor, said funds may be utilized for defense or relief purposes on the Executive Order of the Governor.
Paragraph VIII. Appropriations Void, When. Any appropriation made in conflict with either of the foregoing provisions shall be void.

SECTION XI. MILITIA
Paragraph I. Organization of Militia. A well regulated milita being essential to the peace and security of the State, the General Assembly shall have authority to provide by law how the militia of this State shall be organized, officered, trained, armed and equipped; and of whom it shall consist.
Paragraph II. Volunteers. The General Assembly shall have power to authorize the formation of volunteer companies, and to provide for their organization into battalions, regiments, brigades, divisions, and corps, with such restrictions as may be prescribed by law, and shall have authority to arm and equip the same.
Paragraph III. Pay of Militia and Volunteers. The officers and men of the militia and volunteer forces shall not be entitled to receive any pay, rations, or emoluments, when not in active service by authority of the State.
Paragraph IV. Discipline of the Militia. When not in Federal service the discipline of members of the Militia shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Constitution and laws of the United States, Acts of the General Assembly, and directives of the Governor in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Militia. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, the General Assembly shall have the authority to provide for trial by courts-martial and non-judicial punishment of members of the Mili ta, for the initiation of charges and subsequent procedures thereon, rules of emidence,

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venue, and all other matters necessary and proper for the maintenance of a well regu lated and disciplined Militia.

SECTION XII. EMERGENCY POWERS
Paragraph I. Emergency Powers of the General Assembly. The General Assem bly, in order to insure continuity of State and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack, shall have the power and the immediate duty:
(1) To provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of per sons holding office in the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches of State and local government whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices during such emergency; and
(2) To adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations during such emergency, including but not limited to the suspension of any or all constitutional legislative rules. continuity of governmental operations during such emergency, including but not limited
Any legislation heretofore adopted by the General Assembly which would have been invalid except for the provisions of this Paragraph is hereby ratified as part of the statute laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE IV. CONSTITUTIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

SECTION I. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Paragraph I. Public Service Commission as Constitutional Officers. There shall be a Public Service Commission for the regulation of utilities, vested with the jurisdiction, powers and duties as provided by law. Such Commission shall consist of five members, who shall be elected by the people. A Chairman shall be selected by the members of the Commission from its membership. The first Commission under this Constitution shall consist of the commissioners in office on the effective date of this Constitution and they shall serve until December 31 after the general election at which the successor of each member is elected. Thereafter all succeeding terms of members shall be for six years. The qualifications, compensations, filling of vacancies, manner and time of election, power and duties of members of the Commission, including the chairman, shall be as provided by law.

SECTION II. STATE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
Paragraph I. State Board of Pardons and Paroles. There shall be a State Board of Pardons and Paroles to be composed of not less than five or more than seven members, the number to be determined by the General Assembly. Until changed by the General Assembly, the Board shall consist of five members. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Addi tional members of the Board, if added by the General Assembly, and the successors to the present members and all members of the Board who are subsequently appointed to fill vacancies shall serve on the Board for a period of seven years. Any member of the Board may be removed from office for cause by the unanimous action of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General or by the judgment of the Senate in a trial of impeachment. All appointments to the Board shall be made by the Governor and shall be subject to the confirmation of the Senate. The Governor shall not be a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The General Assembly shall fix the compensation of the members of the Board. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall have power to grant reprieves, pardons and paroles, to commute penalties, remove disabilities imposed by law, and may remit any part of a sentence for any offense against the State, after

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conviction except in cases of treason or impeachment, and except in cases in which the Governor refuses to suspend a sentence of death. Provided that such board shall act on all applications within 90 days from the filing of same, and in all cases a majority shall decide the action of the Board. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall at each session of the General Assembly communicate to that body in full detail each case of pardon, paroole, commutation, removal of disabilities or remission of sentence granted, stating the name of the convict, the offense for which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the pardon, parole, commutation, removal of disabilities or remis sion of sentence and the reasons for granting the same, and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may make rules and regulations as may be authorized by law. Each year the Board shall elect one of its members to serve as Chairman of the Board for the ensu ing year. The General Assembly may enact laws in aid of, but not inconsistent with, this Paragraph.

SECTION III. STATE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS
Paragraph I. State Board of Corrections; How Composed, Director. There shall be a State Board of Corrections composed of five members in charge of the State Penal System. The Board shall have such jurisdiction, powers, duties and control of the State Penal System and the inmates thereof as shall be provided by law. The Board shall elect a Director of Corrections who shall be the executive officer of the Board. The Board of Corrections shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms and their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years each. The compensation of the Director and members of the Board shall be fixed by law.

SECTION IV. BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Paragraph I. Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms of Office; Powers and Duties; Compensation. There shall be a Board of Natural Resources. Said Board of Natural Resources shall consist of one member from each Congressional District in this State, and one additional member from one of the following named counties, to-wit: Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, Mclntosh, Glynn, or Camden; and four members from the State at Large. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments of members of the Board of Natural Resources shall be made by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for a term of seven years from the expiration of the previous term, except in case of an unexpired term. Insofar as it is practicable, the members of the Board shall be representative of all areas and functions encompassed within the Department of Natu ral Resources. All members of the Board of Natural Resources shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment by the Governor and submitted to the Senate for confirmation at the next session of the General Assembly after the making of the appointment.
The Board of Natural Resources shall have such powers, authority, duties, and shall receive such compensation and expenses as may be delegated or provided for by the Gen eral Assembly.

SECTION V. VETERANS SERVICE BOARD
Paragraph I. Veterans Service Board; How Composed; Director. There shall be a State Department of Veterans Service and Veterans Service Board composed of seven members, who shall have such control, duties, powers and jurisdiction of the State Department of Veterans Service as shall be provided by law. Said Board shall appoint a director who shall be the executive officer of the Department. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and all

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members of the Board and the Director shall be veterans of some war in which the United States has engaged.
The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall sehve out the remainder of their respective terms. Thereafter all terms and appointments, except in case of vacancy, shall be for seven years. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by
the Governor.

SECTION VI. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD
Paragraph I. State Personnel Board. A non-salaried State Personnel Board com prised of three citizens of this State, of known interest in the improvement of public administration, shall administer a State Merit System under which State personnel shall be selected on a basis of merit, fitness, and efficiency according to law. The members of the State Personnel Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Senate. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. All subsequent appointments shall be for a period of seven years, except unexpired terms. No State official or employee shall be a member of the State Personnel Board.
Paragraph II. Veterans Preference. Any veteran who has served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during the period of a war or armed conflict in which any branch of the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, and was honorably discharged therefrom, shall be given such veterans preference in any civil service program established in the State government or any political subdivision thereof as may be determined by appropriate action of the General Assembly.
Provided, however, notwithstanding any such action by the General Assembly, any veteran who has served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during the period of any war or the Korean Conflict and who was honorably discharged therefrom shall be entitled to and shall receive the following preference in taking a competitive examination for employment with the State government or any political subdivision thereof:
(a) Such veteran who has at least a ten per centum service connected disability as rated and certified by the Veterans Administration shall be entitled to and shall have ten points added to his passing score on such examination; and
(b) Any other such veteran shall be entitled to and shall have five points added to his passing score on such examination.

SECTION VII. BOARD OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Paragraph I. Board of Community Development. There shall be a Department of Community Development. Wherever the words "Department of Industry and Trade" were used heretofore in any statute they shall be held and taken to mean the Department of Community Development. There shall be a Board of Community Development. Wherever the words "Board of Commissioners of the Department of Industry and Trade" were used heretofore in any statute they shall be held and taken to mean the Board of Com munity Development. The Board shall _be composed of twenty members, two from each Congressional District in the State. The Board shall be the policy determining body of the Department and shall have such duties, powers, authority and jurisdiction relating to the Department as shall be provided by law. The members of the Board in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms and until their successors are duly elected and qualified as hereunder provided. The successors to such members, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy, shall be for six years dating from April 1 of the beginning year of such term. The Governor shall appoint all successors. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board, the Governor shall appoint a person to serve the unexpired term. In making appointments to the Board,

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the Governor shall insure that there is representation from local governments and area planning and development commissions as provided by law. The Board shall appoint a Commissioner who shall be the Executive Officer and Administrative Head of the Department.
Paragraph II. Powers. In addition to such powers and duties as may from time to time be conferred upon the Board of Community Development and the Department of Community Development, the Board of Community Development shall be authorized to participate with any county, municipality, non-profit organization, or any combination thereof, in the operation of any of the facilities operated by such agencies for the purpose of encouraging and promoting tourism in this State, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary.

SECTION VIII. STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Paragraph I. State Transportation Board Created. There shall be a State Trans portation Board, composed of as many members as there are Congressional Districts in the State. The member of the Board from each Congressional District shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts are embraced or partly embraced within such Congressional District, meeting in caucus. All members shall be elected for terms of five years each and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The members of the Board in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. The successors to such members, as their respective terms expire, shall be elected by the General Assembly as provided herein and pursuant to the provisions of law enacted or as may hereafter be enacted to implement this Paragraph. The State Transportation Board shall elect a Commissioner of Transportation, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Transportation. The General Assembly shall define by law the powers, duties, qualifications and compensation of the Board and of the Commis sioner, and shall by law prescribe the manner, time and procedure for the election of members of the Board, and the manner of filling vacancies therein.
Paragraph II. Compliance with Federal Law. In order to fully comply with that certain Act of the Congress of the United States, known as Public Law 89-285, 89th Con gress, S. 2084, approved October 22, 1965, and which said Public Law amended Section 131 of Title 23, United States Code, and revised the same so as to provide for the "Control of Outdoor Advertising" on the Interstate or Primary Systems of Federal-Aid Highways; provided for bonus payments to the States complying with such public law, and also pro vided penalties for non-compliance; and which said described Public Law further amended Chapter 1 of Title 23 of said United States Code by adding thereto a new Section to provide for the "Control of Junk Yards", on such Interstate and Primary Systems of Fed eral-Aid Highways, and provided that Federal funds available to the States for highway purposes should be reduced by 20 percent for failure to comply with such provisions; and which said Public Law further amended and revised Section 319 of Title 23 of said United States Code so as to .provide for a "Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement", and which amendment and revision of said Section provided for a bonus of 3 percent of Federal funds, otherwise available to the State, as an incentive for compliance with said provision of said Public Law; and, in order to promote the reasonable, orderly, and effective display of Outdoor Advertising, in accordance with the provisions of said described Act of Con gress of the United States, and consistent "with the purposes of this provision of the Con stitution, the State of Georgia, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, is hereby authorized to acquire, either by negotiation or through the exercise of the Power of Eminent Domain, upon the payment of just and adequate compensation, easements or other interests in private property, for the purpose of acquiring the title to and the right to remove, or require removal, of any billboards or other outdoor advertising which may exist upon such property on November 7, 1972, and within a distance of 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line of any State-Aid highway, which is a part

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of the Interstate or Primary System of Federal-Aid Highways,--provided, however, that, as to any such advertising sign, display, or device, lawfully in existence upon any of such described highways on September 1, 1965, the owner of such advertising sign, display, or device shall not be required to remove the same until July 1, 1970; and, as to such described sign, the provision of this Paragraph shall not become effective until said date of July 1, 1970, except that the State may acquire the right to remove the same by volun tary negotiation with the owner thereof.
The State, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, shall be further authorized to acquire, either by negotiation or through the exercise of the Power of Emi nent Domain, upon payment of just and adequate compensation, easements or other inter est in land within a distance of 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line of any State-Aid road, which is a part of the Federal Interstate or Primary Systems of Highways, for the purpose of requiring the owners of junk yards existing upon such prop erty to remove the same, or to screen them from public view, in accordance with regula tions which the State Transportation Board is hereby authorized to make and publish in such respect, which regulations shall conform to and comply with such described Public Law;--provided, however, that any junk yard, which was in existence on the date of the approval of said described Public Law, on October 22, 1965, and which the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation finds as a practical matter cannot be screened, and which finding is approved by the Secretary of Commerce, acting by and through the United States Bureau of Public Roads, in accordance with subparagraph (h) of Title II of said Public Laws, the owner of such described junk yard shall not be required to remove the same until July 1, 1970; and the provisions of this Paragraph, under such described circumstances, shall not be applicable except that the Department of Transportation shall be authorized to acquire the right to remove said junk yard, or to screen the same in accordance with the requirements of said Public Law by voluntary negotiation; and with the further exception that where the Secretary of Commerce, acting by and through the United States Bureau of Public Roads, refuses to approve the continued maintenance of such junk yard until July 1, 1970, the provisions of this Paragraph shall become immedi ately applicable upon a proper certificate being made and entered by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, showing the fact of such refusal.
The necessity for such acquisition, as set forth in the preceding paragraphs of this Section, as a part of that portion of the State-Aid System of Public Roads, which are also a part of the Federal Interstate or Primary System, is hereby declared, in order to avoid the loss of large sums of money which would be otherwise granted to the State in the construction and maintenance of such Road System by the United States Govern ment.
The General Assembly shall have full authority to zone property within a distance of 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way line of any State-Aid Road, which is also a part of the Federal Interstate System or Primary System, for commercial or industrial purposes; and in respect thereto, to also zone such property in respect to the location of advertising signs, displays, or devices; or in respect to the establishment, removal, or control of junk yards; and to provide for rules and regulations governing both advertising and junk yards; all in conformance to and in compliance with the provi sions of said Public Law of the United States Congress.
The General Assembly shall have full authority to enact such legislation as will enable this State, acting by and through the Department of Transportation, to fully comply with Title III of said described Public Law, and in respect to "Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement"; and in such manner as to enable this State to take advantage of the bonus payment to the State from the Federal Government, as provided for in said
Title.
Paragraph III. Construction of Statutes. Wherever the words "State Highway Board" were used heretofore in any statute, they shall be held and taken to mean the State Transportation Board. Wherever the word "Director" was used heretofore in connec tion with the Department of Transportation or State Highway Department in any statute, it shall be held and taken to mean Commissioner of Transportation. Wherever the words "State Highway Department" or "State Highway Department of Georgia" were used here-

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tofore in any statute, they shall be held and taken to mean the Department of Transporta tion.
ARTICLE V. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

SECTION I. ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Paragraph I. Governor; Term of Office; Compensation and Allowances. The executive power shall be vested in a Governor, who shall hold his office during the term of four years, and until his successor shall be chosen and qualified. The Governor serving on the effective date of this Constitution and future Governors shall not be eligible to succeed themselves and shall not be eligible to hold the office until after the expiration of four years from the conclusion of the term of office. The compensation and allowances of the Governor shall be as provided by law. During his term of office he shall not receive any other emolument from the United States, or either of them, or from any foreign power.
Paragraph II. Election for Governor. The first election for Governor, under this Constitution, shall be held on Tuesday after the first Monday in November of 1978, and the Governor-elect shall be installed in office at the next session of the General Assembly. An election shall take place quadrennially thereafter, on said date, until another date be fixed by the General Assembly. Said election shall be held at the places of holding general elections in the several counties of this State, in the manner prescribed for the election of members of the General Assembly, and the electors shall be the same.
Paragraph III. Transmission, Canvassing and Publishing Election Returns. The returns of each election district in a gubernatorial election shall be sealed up by the super intendent thereof separately from other returns and shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State. On the Tuesday next following the general election, unless the date therefor shall be changed by law, the Secretary of State shall transmit said returns to a Constitu tional Officers Election Board which shall be composed of the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore and the Secretary of the Senate, and the chairman of each standing committee of the General Assembly. Such Board shall open and publish the returns, and the person having the majority of the whole number of votes shall be declared duly elected Governor of this State. Each candidate for Governor shall be entitled to designate one person to be present at the opening of the returns.
Paragraph IV. Run-off Election. In the event no gubernatorial candidate receives a majority of the whole number of votes cast in the general election, the Constitutional Officers Election Board shall continue the gubernatorial election by immediately calling a run-off election and designate as candidates therein the two persons who received the highest number of votes, who continue in life and have not declined to continue as a gubernatorial candidate. This run-off election shall be held on the third Tuesday immedi ately following the general election unless the date thereof shall be changed by the Gen eral Assembly. The run-off election shall be a continuation of the general election and only the electors who were entitled to vote in the general election shall be entitled to vote therein; and only those votes cast for the two persons designated shall be counted in the tabulation and canvass of the votes cast. The provisions relating to the transmission of the returns in the general election, the opening of the returns, their tabulation, canvas sing and publication shall apply to the run-off election. On the Tuesday next following the run-off election, the Constitutional Officers Election Board shall convene, open, can vass, tabulate and publish the returns of the run-off election. The person having the high est number of votes entitled to be counted in the run-off election shall be declared the duly elected Governor of this State.
Paragraph V. General Assembly may Provide Additional Procedures. The Gen eral Assembly may provide by law for any additional procedures or requirements con nected with any subject matter embraced within Paragraphs III and IV and in connection

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with any contested election, provided such laws are not inconsistent with the provisions therein.
Paragraph VI. Lieutenant Governor. There shall be a Lieutenant Governor, who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor. He shall be President of the Senate. The compensation and allowances of the Lieutenant Governor shall be as provided by law.
Paragraph VII. Qualifications of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. No person shall be eligible to the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor, who shall not have been a citizen of the United States fifteen years, and a citizen of the State six years immediately preceding his election, and who shall not have attained the age of thirty years when he assumes office.
Paragraph VIII. Succession to Executive Power. In case of the death, resignation, or disability of the Governor or the Governor-Elect, the Lieutenant Governor or the Lieu tenant Governor-Elect upon becoming the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the execu tive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election, at which a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term; but if such death, resignation, or disability shall occur within thirty days of the next general election, or if the term will expire within ninety days after the next general election, the Lieu tenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the Lieutenant Governor shall become a candidate for the unexpired term of the Governor, he shall thereby resign his office as Lieutenant Governor, effective upon the qualification of the Governor elected for the unexpired term, and his successor for the unexpired term shall be elected at such election. In case of the death, resignation, or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall exercise the executive power until the removal of the disability or the election and qualification of a Governor at a special elec tion, which shall be held within sixty days from the date on which the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall assume the executive power.
Paragraph IX. Oath of Office. The Governor shall, before he enters on the duties of his office, take the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will faithfully execute the office of Governor of the State of Georgia, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitu tion thereof, and the Constitution of the United States of America."

SECTION II. DUTIES AND POWERS OF GOVERNOR
Paragraph I. Commander-in-Chief. The Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of this State, and of the militia thereof.
Paragraph II. Reprieves and Pardons. The Governor shall have power to suspend the execution of a sentence of death, after conviction, for offenses against the State, until the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, hereinbefore provided, shall have an opportunity of hearing the application of the convicted person for any relief within the power of such Board, or for any other purpose which may be deemed necessary by the Governor. Upon conviction for treason the Governor may only suspend the execution of the sentence and report the case to the General Assembly at the next meeting thereof, when the General Assembly shall either pardon, commute the sentence, direct its execution or grant a fur ther reprieve. The Governor shall, at each session of the General Assembly, communicate to that body each case of suspension of sentence, stating the name of the convict, the offense for which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the reprieve or suspension, and the reasons for granting the same. He shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed, and shall be a conservator of the peace throughout the State.
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and the House of Representatives, and shall give the General Assembly, from time to time, information on the state of the State, and recommend for its consideration such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient. The Governor shall have power to convoke the General Assembly on extraordinary occasions, but no law shall be enacted at called sessions of the General Assembly, except such as shall relate to the object stated in his proclamation convening them; providing that such called sessions of the General Assembly shall not exceed 70 days in length, unless at the expiration of said period there shall be pending an impeachment trial of some officer of the State Government in which event the General Assembly will be authorized to remain in session until such trial shall have been completed.
Provided, however, that when three-fifths of the members elected to the House of Representatives and three-fifths of the members elected to the Senate shall have certified to the Governor of the State of Georgia that in their opinion an emergency exists in the affairs of the State of Georgia, it shall thereupon be the duty of said Governor and mandatory upon him, within five days from the receipt of such certificate or certificates, to convene said General Assembly in extraordinary session for all purposes; and in the event said Governor shall, within said time, Sundays excluded, fail or refuse to convene said General Assembly as aforesaid, then and in that event said General Assembly may convene itself in extraordinary session, as if convened in regular session, for all purposes, provided that such extraordinary, self convened session shall be limited to a period of 30 days, unless at the expiration of said period, there shall be pending an impeachment trial of some officer of the State Government, in which event the General Assembly shall be authorized to remain in session until such trial shall have been completed.
The members of the General Assembly shall receive the same compensation and allowances during such extraordinary session as provided by law during a regular session.
Paragraph IV. Filling Vacancies. When any office shall become vacant, by death, resignation, or otherwise, the Governor shall have power to fill such vacancy, unless otherwise provided by law; and persons so appointed shall continue in office until a suc cessor is commissioned, agreeably to the mode pointed out by this Constitution, or by law in pursuance thereof.
Paragraph V. Appointments Rejected. A person once rejected by the Senate, shall not be reappointed by the Governor to the same office during the same session, or the recess thereafter.
Paragraph VI. Governor's veto. The Governor shall have the revision of all bills passed by the General Assembly before the same shall become laws, but two-thirds of each House may pass a law notwithstanding his veto; and if any bill should not be returned by the Governor within five days (Sundays excepted) after it has been presented to him, the same shall be a law; unless the General Assembly, by their adjournment, shall prevent its return, in which event the Governor shall have thirty days (Sundays excepted) from the date of adjournment in which to approve the same, and if not approved within that time, the same shall become a law. He may approve any appropriation, and veto any other appropriation, in the same bill, and the latter shall not be effectual unless passed by two-thirds of each House.
Whenever such bill has been vetoed by the Governor, it shall be the duty of the Governor to transmit such bill to the presiding officer of the Branch of the General Assembly in which it originated, together with a list of reasons, if any, for such veto. Such transmission shall be made within thirty-five days (Sundays excepted) from the date of the adjournment of the Session of the General Assembly at which such bill was passed. Such bill may be considered by the Branch of the General Assembly in which it originated at any time within the first ten days of the next regular Session of the General Assembly for the purpose of overriding the action of the Governor. In the event the action of the Governor is overridden by two-thirds of the votes of such Branch of the General Assembly the same shall be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of or the Clerk of such Branch of the General Assembly to the other Branch of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of the presiding officer of such other Branch of the General Assembly upon receiving such Bill to dispense with all business that is then being considered and to

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then and there consider and act upon such Bill for the purpose of overriding the action of the Governor. In the event the action of the Governor is overridden by two-thirds of the votes of such Branch of the General Assembly such Bill shall become law. In the event either Branch of the General Assembly should fail to override the Governor's action on a Bill, such Bill shall not again be presented to the General Assembly of Georgia for the purpose of overriding the action of the Governor. In the event any bill is enacted into law pursuant to the terms of this paragraph, the effective date of such bill shall be on the date that such bill was acted upon by the Branch of the General Assembly last acting upon such bill.
Provided, however, that any bills that are vetoed by the Governor after the adjourn ment of the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the general election in which the Governor is elected, shall not be subject to be overridden by the next regular session of the General Assembly.
Paragraph VII. Governor to Approve Resolutions, Etc. Every vote, resolution, or order, to which the concurrence of both houses may be necessary, except on a question of election or adjournment, shall be presented to the Governor, and before it shall take effect be approved by him, or, being disapproved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of each house, provided, however, that nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to confer on the Governor the right to veto or enter his disapproval of any proposal made by the General Assembly to amend this Constitution or to provide for a new Constitution.
Paragraph VIII. Information From Officers and Employees; Suspension of Officers. The Governor may require information in writing from Constitutional officers, department heads, and all State employees, on any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices or employment. The General Assembly shall have authority to provide by law for the suspension of any Constitutional officer or department head from the dis charge of the duties of his office, and also for the appointment of a suitable person to discharge the duties of the same.

SECTION III. OTHER ELECTED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Paragraph I. Executive Officers, How Elected. The Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Comptroller General, Commissioner of Agriculture, and the Commissioner of Labor shall be elected by the persons qualified to vote for mem bers of the General Assembly at the same time, and in the same manner as the Governor. The provisions of the Constitution as to the transmission, tabulation and canvassing of the returns of the election, runoff elections, contested elections, and declaration of the results of the election, applicable to the election of Governor, shall apply to the election of the above-named executive officers; and they shall be commissioned by the Governor and hold their offices for the same time as the Governor. In case of the death or with drawal of a person having received a majority of the whole number of votes cast in an election for any of the above-named offices, the Governor elected at such election, upon becoming Governor, shall have the power to fill such office by appointing, subject to the confirmation of the Senate, an individual to serve until the next general election at which time a successor shall be elected to serve out the unexpired term of office.
Paragraph II. Duties, Authority, and Compensation and Allowances of Other Executive Officers. The General Assembly shall have power to prescribe the duties, authority, and compensation and allowances of the executive officers, and to provide help and expenses necessary for the operation of the department of each.
Paragraph III. Profit From Use of Public Money. No State official shall be allowed, directly or indirectly, to receive any fee, interest, or reward from any person, bank, or corporation, for the deposit, or use, in any manner, of the public funds, and the General Assembly shall enforce this provision by suitable penalties.
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tery of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Comptroller General, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Commissioner of Labor, unless he shall have been a citi zen of the United States for ten years, shall have resided in this State for six years next preceding his election, and shall be at least twenty-five years of age when elected. All of said officers shall give bond and security, under regulation to be prescribed by law, for the faithful discharge of their duties.
Paragraph V. Fees and Perquisites Denied. No State official named in Paragraph I of this Section shall be allowed any fee, perquisite or compensation other than his compensation and allowances as prescribed by law, except his necessary expenses when absent from the seat of government on business for the State.
Paragraph VI. Great Seal; What Constitutes; Custody; When Affixed to Instruments. The great seal of the State shall be deposited in the office of the Secretary of State and shall not be affixed to any instrument of writing except by order of the Gover nor or General Assembly, and that now in use shall be the great seal of the State until otherwise provided by law.
ARTICLE VI. JUDICIARY

SECTION I. COURTS ENUMERATED
Paragraph I. Courts Enumerated. The judicial powers of this State shall be vested in a Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals, Superior Courts, Probate Courts, Justices of the Peace, Notaries Public who are ex-officio Justices of the Peace, and such other Courts as have been or may be established by law.
Paragraph II. Unified Judicial System. For the purposes of administration, all of the courts of the State shall be a part of one unified judicial system. The administration of the unified judicial system shall be as provided by law. As used herein, administration does not include abolition or creation of courts, selection of judges, or jurisdictional provi sions other than as otherwise authorized in this Constitution. The administration provided herein shall only be performed by the unified judicial system itself and shall not be administered to or controlled by any other department of Government.

SECTION II. SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS
Paragraph I. Supreme Court Justices; Quorum. The Supreme Court shall consist of seven associate justices, who shall from time to time as they may deem proper, elect one of their members as Chief Justice and one as Presiding Justice. The Chief Justice so elected by the other Justices shall be the chief presiding and administrative officer of the court, and the Presiding Justice, elected in like manner, shall perform all the duties devolving upon the Chief Justice, when he is absent or disqualified. A majority of the court shall constitute a quorum.
Paragraph II. Court to Designate Judges to Preside, When. When one or more of the Justices of the Supreme Court are disqualified from deciding any case by interest or otherwise, the qualified Justices shall designate a judge or judges of the Superior Court to preside in said case, provided, that if all the justices are disqualified, they or a majority of them shall, despite their disqualification, select seven judges of the Superior Courts to preside in the case, but they shall make such selections by lot and in open court from not less than twelve names of such Superior Court judges.
Paragraph III. Terms of Office. The Justices aforesaid shall hold their offices for six years, and until their successors are qualified. They shall be elected by the people at the same time and in the same manner as members of the General Assembly. In case of any vacancy which causes an unexpired term, the same shall be filled by executive

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appointment, and the person appointed by the Governor shall hold his office until the next regular election, and until his successor for the balance of the unexpired term shall have been elected and qualified. The returns of such elections shall be made to the Secre tary of State, who shall certify the result to the Governor, and commission shall issue accordingly.
Paragraph IV. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall have no original jurisdiction but shall be a court alone for the trial and correction of errors of law from the superior courts and the city courts of Atlanta and Savannah, as existed on August 16, 1916, and such other like courts as have been or may hereafter be estab lished in other cities, in all cases that involve the construction of the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, or of treaties between the United States and foreign governments; in all cases in which the constitutionality of any law of the State of Georgia or of the United States is drawn in question; and, until otherwise pro vided by law, in all cases respecting title to land; in all equity cases; in all cases which involve the validity of, or the construction of wills; in all cases of conviction of a capital felony; in all habeas corpus cases; in all cases involving extraordinary remedies; in all divorce and alimony cases, and in all cases certified to it by the Court of Appeals for its determination. It shall also be competent for the Supreme Court to require by certiorari or otherwise any case to be certified to the Supreme Court from the Court of Appeals for review and determination with the same power and authority as if the case had been carried by writ of error to the Supreme Court. Any case carried to the Supreme Court or to the Court of Appeals, which belongs to the class of which the other court has jurisdic tion, shall, until otherwise provided by law, be transferred to the other court under such rules as the Supreme Court may prescribe, and the cases so transferred shall be heard and determined by the court which has jurisdiction thereof. The General Assembly may provide for carrying cases or certain classes of cases to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals from the trial courts otherwise than by writ of error, and may prescribe condi tions as to the right of a party litigant to have his case reviewed by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court shall also have jurisdiction of and shall decide cases transferred to it by the Court of Appeals because of an equal division between the judges of that Court when sitting as a body for the determination of cases.
Paragraph V. Cases, How Disposed Of. The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals shall dispose of every case at the term for which it is entered on the court's docket for hearing, as provided by Paragraph VIII of this Article and Section, or at the next term. If the plaintiff in error shall not be prepared to prosecute the case at the term for which it is so entered for hearing, unless prevented by providential cause, shall be stricken from the docket and the judgment below shall stand affirmed. No writ of error shall be dismissed because of delay in transmission of the bill of exceptions and the copy of the record, or either of them, resulting from the default of the clerk or other cause, unless it shall appear that the plaintiff in error or his counsel caused such delay. Nothing herein shall be construed to excuse the clerk for any omission of duty or to relieve him of any liability resulting therefrom.
Paragraph VI. Judgments May Be Withheld. In any case the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals may in its discretion withhold its judgment until the next term after the same is argued.
Paragraph VII. The Supreme Court; How Cases To Be Heard and Determined. The Supreme Court shall have power to hear and determine cases when sitting in a body, under such regulations as may be prescribed by it.
Paragraph VIII. Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals shall consist of not less than three Judges, and of such additional Judges as the General Assembly shall from time to time prescribe. The terms of the Judges of the Court of Appeals shall be for six years and until their successors are qualified. The times and manner of electing Judges, and the mode of filling a vacancy which causes an unexpired term, shall be the same as are or may be provided for by the laws relating to the election and appointment

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of Justices of the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeals shall have jurisdiction for the trial and correction of errors of law from the superior courts and from the City Courts of Atlanta and Savannah, as they existed on August 19, 1916, and such other like courts as have been or may hereafter be established in other cities, in all cases in which such jurisdiction has not been conferred by this Constitution upon the Supreme Court, and in such other cases as may now or hereafter be prescribed by law; except that where a case is pending in the Court of Appeals and the Court of Appeals desires instruction from the Supreme Court, it may certify the same to the Supreme Court, and thereupon a transcript of the record shall be transmitted to the Supreme Court, which, after having afforded to the parties an opportunity to be heard thereon, shall instruct the Court of
Appeals on the question so certified, and the Court of Appeals shall be bound by the instruction so given. But if by reason of equal division of opinion among the Justices of the Supreme Court no such instruction is given, the Court of Appeals may decide the question. The manner of certifying questions to the Supreme Court by the Court of Appeals, and the subsequent proceedings in regard to the same in the Supreme Court, shall be as the Supreme Court shall by its rules prescribe, until otherwise provided by law. No affirmance of the judgment of the court below in cases pending in the Court of Appeals shall result from delay in disposing of questions or cases certified from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court, or as to which such certificate has been required by the Supreme Court as hereinbefore provided. All writs of error in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals, when received by its clerk during a term of the Court and before the docket of the term is by order of the Court closed, shall be entered thereon, and when received at any other time, shall be entered on the docket of the next term; and they shall stand for hearing at the term for which they are so entered, under such rules as the Court has or may hereafter prescribe, until otherwise provided by law. The Court of Appeals shall appoint a clerk and a sheriff of the court. The reporter of the Supreme Court shall be reporter of the Court of Appeals until otherwise provided by law. The laws relating to the Supreme Court as to qualifications and salaries of Judges, the desig nation of other Judges to preside when members of the Court are disqualified, the powers, duties, salaries, fees and terms of officers, the mode of carrying cases to the Court, the powers, practice, procedure, times of sitting, and costs of the Court, the publication of reports of cases decided therein, and in all other respects, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution or by the laws as to the Court of Appeals on the effective date of this Constitution, and until otherwise provided by law, shall apply to the Court of Appeals so far as they can be made to apply. The decisions of the Supreme Court shall bind the Court of Appeals as precedents. The Court of Appeals shall have power to hear and deter mine cases when sitting in a body, except as may be otherwise provided by the General Assembly.
In the event of an equal division of judges on any case when the Court is sitting as a body, the case shall be immediately transferred to the Supreme Court.
Paragraph IX. Appeals from the Juvenile Court. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals shall have jurisdiction to review by direct writ of error, and without the neces sity of a motion for new trial having been made, all final judgments, orders, decrees and adjudications rendered by any juvenile court, and, it shall further be the duty of the District Attorney of the judicial circuit within which the juvenile court or courts are located to represent the juvenile court on such appeals. The time for filing such bill of exceptions, and the procedure governing same, shall be as now provided by law for appeals, or as may hereafter be provided by law, but in any case, the Juvenile Judge may by order grant extensions of time for the filing of such bill of exceptions so as to afford opportunity for preparation of a brief or transcript of evidence, in cases where such is required.

SECTION III. SUPERIOR COURTS
Paragraph I. Terms, Etc., of Superior Court Judges. There shall be not less than one judge of the Superior Courts for each judicial circuit, whose term of office shall be

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for four years, and until his successor is qualified. He may act in other circuits when authorized by law. The legislature shall have authority to add one or more additional judges of the superior court for any judicial circuit in this State, and shall have authority to regulate the manner in which the judges of such circuits shall dispose of the business thereof, and shall fix the time at which the term or terms of office of such additional judge or judges shall begin, and the manner of his appointment or election, and shall have authority from time to time to add to the number of such judges in any judicial circuit; or to reduce the number of judges in any judicial circuit.
Notwithstanding the provision of this Section providing for a term of four years for judges of the superior courts and notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the term of office of each of the Judges of the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit shall be for eight years and until his successor is qualified.
Paragraph II. Elections, When to Be Held. The successors to the present and subse quent incumbents shall be elected by the electors of the circuit wherein the superior court judge is to serve, who are entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly, at the general election held for such members, next preceding the expiration of their respective terms.
Paragraph III. Terms Begin, When. The terms of the judges to be elected under the Constitution, except to fill vacancies, shall begin on the first day of January after their elections. Every vacancy occasioned by death, resignation, or other causes shall be filled by appointments of the Governor until the first day of January after the general election held next after the expiration of thirty days from the time such vacancy occurs, at which election a successor for the unexpired term shall be elected.

SECTION IV. JURISDICTION
Paragraph I. Exclusive Jurisdiction Except in Juvenile Cases. The Superior Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in cases of divorce; in criminal cases where the offender is subjected to loss of life or confinement in the penitentiary, except in the case of juvenile offenders as provided by law; in cases respecting titles to land; and equity cases.
Paragraph II. Equity May Be Merged in Common Law Courts. The General Assembly may confer upon the courts of common law all the powers heretofore exercised by courts of equity in this State.
Paragraph III. General Jurisdiction. Said Courts shall have jurisdiction in all civil cases, except as hereinafter provided.
Paragraph IV. Appellate Jurisdiction. They shall have appellate jurisdiction in all cases as may be provided by law.
Paragraph V. Certiorari, Mandamus, Etc. They shall have power to correct errors in inferior judicatories by writ of certiorari, which shall only issue on the sanction of the Judge, and said Courts, and the judges thereof shall have power to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, scire facias, and all other writs that may be necessary for carry ing their powers fully into effect, and shall have such other powers as are, or may be conferred on them by law.
Paragraph VI. New Trials. The Superior, State and City Courts may grant new trials on legal grounds.
Paragraph VII. Judgment of the Court. The Court shall render judgment without the verdict of a jury in all civil cases, except actions ex delicto, where no issuable defense is filed except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, and subject to the right of trial by a jury on written demand of either party.
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twice in each year, at such times as have been, or may be appointed by law. The judges of said courts may, on reasonable notice to the parties, at any time, in vacation, at cham bers, hear and determine, by interlocutory or final judgment, any matter or issue, where a jury verdict is not required, or may be waived.
Paragraph IX. Presiding Judge Disqualified. The General Assembly may provide by law for the appointment of some proper person to preside in cases where the presiding judge is from any cause disqualified.
Paragraph X. Judges of Superior, State and City Courts May Alternate, When. In any county within which there is, or hereafter may be, a City Court or a State Court the Judge of such a Court, and the Judge of the Superior Court may preside in the Courts of each other in cases where the judge of either Court is disqualified to preside.

SECTION V. STATE COURT OF CLAIMS
Paragraph I. State Court of Claims; jurisdiction; appeals. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to create and establish a State Court of Claims with jurisdiction to try and dispose of cases involving claims for injury or damage, except the taking of private property for public purposes, against the State of Georgia, its agencies or political subdivisions, as the General Assembly may provide by law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the General Assembly may provide for exclusive jurisdic tion over such cases in the State Court of Claims, provide for trial of such cases without a jury, and prescribe the place and manner in which such cases may be brought and tried. The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals shall have original jurisdiction to try and correct errors of law from such State Court of Claims according to the method of appeal to said courts now provided for or as may hereafter be provided by law. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver of the immunity of the State from suit, but such sovereign immunity is expressly reserved except to the extent of any waiver of immunity provided in this Constitution and such waiver or qualification of immunity as is now or may hereafter be provided by act of the General Assembly.

SECTION VI. PROBATE COURT
Paragraph I. Probate Court; Judge of Probate Court; Appeals. The powers of a court of probate shall be vested in the Probate Court and the Judge of the Probate Court for each county, from whose decisions there may be an appeal, or by consent of the parties, without a decision, to the Superior Court under regulations prescribed by law.
Paragraph II. Powers, (a) The Probate Courts shall have such powers in relation to roads, bridges, ferries, public buildings, paupers, county officers, county funds, county taxes and other county matters as may be conferred on them by law.
(b) The Probate Courts shall have jurisdiction to issue warrants, try cases, and impose sentences thereon in all misdemeanor cases arising under the traffic laws of the State, and in all cases arising under the Compulsory School Attendance Law in all counties of this State in which there is no State court, provided the defendant waives a jury trial. Like jurisdiction is also conferred upon the judges of the police courts of incorporated cities and municipal court judges for offenses arising under the traffic laws of the State within their respective jurisdictions.
Paragraph III. Term of Office. The Judge of the Probate Court shall hold his office for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified.
Paragraph IV. Construction. Wherever the words "Ordinary", or "Ordinaries" or the words "Court of Ordinary" or "Courts of Ordinary" appear in any statutes of this State, and such words refer to the county officer heretofore known and designated as the Ordi-

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nary or the court heretofore known and designated as the Court of Ordinary, such words are hereby stricken and the words "Judge of the Probate Court" or "Judges of the Probate Courts" or the words "Probate Court" or "Probate Courts," respectively, are hereby inserted in lieu of such stricken words. The changing of the name of the Ordinary and the Court of Ordinary to Judge of the Probate Court and Probate Court, respectively, shall not affect the status of any matter pending before any such officer or any such court on January 1, 1975, and any such matter may be continued or disposed of by the Judge of the Probate Court or by the Probate Court, as the case may be.

SECTION VII. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
Paragraph I. Number and Term of office. Unless it has been otherwise provided by the General Assembly, there shall be in each militia district one justice of the peace, whose official term, except when elected to fill an unexpired term, shall be for four years: Provided, however, that the General Assembly may, in its discretion, abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in any city of this State having a population of over twenty thousand, and establish in lieu thereof such court or courts or system of courts as the General Assembly may, in its discretion, deem necessary, conferring upon such new court or courts or system of courts, when so established, the jurisdiction as to subject matter now exercised by justice courts and by justices of the peace and noteries public ex-officio juslces of the peace together with such additional jurisdiction, either as to amount or subject matter, as may be provided by law, whereof some other court has not exclusive jurisdiction under this Constitution; together with such provision as to rules and procedure in such courts, and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by said courts, and with such further provision for the correction of errors by the Superior Court, or Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court, as the General Assembly may, from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. Any court so established shall not be subject to the rules of uniformity laid down in Paragraph I of Section IX of Article VI of the Constitution of Georgia: Provided, however, that the General Assembly may, in its discretion, abolish justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace in any county in this State having within its borders a city having a population of over twenty thousand, and as well in the County of Glynn, and establish in lieu thereof such court or courts or system of courts as the General Assembly may, in its discretion, deem neces sary; or conferring upon existing courts, by extension of their jurisdiction as to subject matter now exercised by justice courts and by justices of the peace and notaries public ex-officio justices of the peace; together with such additional jurisdiction, either as to amount or to subject matter, as may be provided by law, whereof some other court has not exclusive jurisdiction under this Constitution; together also with such provisions as to rules and procedure in such courts and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by said courts, and with such further provision for the correction of errors by the Superior Court or the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court as the General Assembly may, from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. The civil court of Fulton County shall have jurisdiction in Fulton County and outside the city limits of Atlanta either concurrently with, or supplemental to, or in lieu of justice courts, as may be now or hereafter provided by law. Any court so established shall not be subject to the rules of uniformity laid down in Paragraph I of Section IX of Article VI of the Constitution of Georgia.
Paragraph II. Jurisdiction. 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 two 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 pre scribed by law.
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by the legal voters in their respective districts, and shall be commissioned by the Gover nor. They shall be removable on conviction for malpractice in office.

SECTION VIII. NOTARIES PUBLIC
Paragraph I. Appointment; Number; Term; Removal. Commissioned notaries public, not to exceed one for each militia district, may be appointed by the judges of the superior courts in their respective circuits, upon recommendation of the grand juries of the several counties. They shall be commissioned by the Governor for the term of four years and shall be ex-officio justices of the peace, and shall be removable on conviction for malpractice in office.

SECTION IX. UNIFORMITY OF COURTS
Paragraph I. Uniformity Provided For. Except as otherwise provided in this Con stitution, the jurisdiction, powers, proceedings and practice of all courts or officers invested with judicial powers (except State Courts and City Courts) of the same grade or class, so far as regulated by law, and the force and effect of the process, judgment and decree, by such courts, severally, shall be uniform. This uniformity must be estab lished by the General Assembly, and in case of State Courts and City Courts, may be established by the General Assembly.

SECTION X. ATTORNEY GENERAL
Paragraph I. Election; term of office. There shall be an Attorney General of this State, who shall be elected by the people at the same time, for the same term and in the same manner as the Governor.
Paragraph II. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General to act as the legal advisor of the Executive Department, to represent the State in the Supreme Court in all capital felonies; and in all civil and criminal cases in any court when required by the Governor and to perform such other services as shall be required of him by law.

SECTION XI. DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Paragraph I. Number; term of office; vacancies. There shall be a district attorney for each judicial circuit, whose official term (except to fill a vacancy) shall be four years. The successors of present and subsequent incumbents shall be elected by the electors of the circuit wherein the district attorney is to serve, who are qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, at the general election held next preceding the expiration of their respective terms. Every vacancy occasioned by death, resignation, or other cause shall be filled by appointment of the Governor, until the first day of January after the general election held next after the expiration of 30 days from the time such vacancy occurs, at which election a successor for the unexpired term shall be elected.
Paragraph II. Duties. It shall be the duty of the district attorney to represent the State in all cases in the superior court of his circuit and in all cases teken up from the superior courts of his circuit to the Supreme Court, and Court of Appeals and to perform such other services as shall be required of him by law.
Paragraph III. Construction. Wherever the words "solicitor general" were used here tofore in any statute, when such words were used to refer to the office of the district attorney provided for in this Section, they shall be held and taken to mean the district attorney.

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SECTION XII. SALARIES OF JUSTICES, JUDGES, AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Paragraph I. Compensation and Allowances of Justices, Judges and District Attorneys. The Justices of the Supreme Court, the Judges of the Court of Appeals, the Judges of the Superior Courts, and the District Attorneys shall receive such compensation and allowances as provided by law. The General Assembly may authorize any county to supplement the compensation and allowances of a judge of the Superior Court and District Attorney of the Judicial Circuit in which such county lies out of county funds: Provided, however, where such compensation and allowances are, on the effective date of this Constitution, being supplemented out of county funds under existing laws, such laws shall remain in force until altered by the General Assembly; Provided, further, that the Board of County Commissioners of Richmond County, or the Judge of the Probate Court, or such other board or person as may from time to time have charge of the fiscal affairs of said county, shall without further legislative action continue to supplement from said County's treasury the compensation and allowances of the Judge of Superior Court of the circuit of which the said County of Richmond is a part, by the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars per annum, which shall be in addition to the amount received by said judge out of the State treasury; and such payments are declared to be a part of the court expenses of said County, and such payment shall be made to the judge now in office during his present or subsequent terms, as well as to his successors, with the authority in the General Assembly to increase such compensation and allowances from the County treasury as above provided.
Paragraph II. Power to Abolish or Reinstate Fees of District Attorney. The General Assembly shall have power, at any time, by law, to abolish the fees accruing to the office of district attorney in any particular judicial circuit, and in lieu thereof to prescribe compensation and allowances for such office, without regard to the uniformity of such compensation or allowances in the various circuits; and shall have the further power to determine what disposition shall be made of the fines, forfeitures and fees accru ing to the office of district attorney in any such judicial circuit where the fees are abol ished; and likewise shall have the further power, if it so desires, to abolish such compen sation and allowances and reestablish such fees; but in either event, when so changed, the change shall not become effective until the end of the term to which the district attorney was elected.

SECTION XIII. QUALIFICATIONS OF JUSTICES, JUDGES, ETC.
Paragraph I. Age; Citizenship; Practice of Law. No person shall be a Justice of the Supreme Court, a Judge of the Court of Appeals, or a Judge of Superior Courts, unless, at the time of his election, he shall have atteined the age of thirty years, and shall have been a citizen of the State three years, and have practiced law for seven years. No person shall be Attorney General unless at the time of his election he shall have attained the age of twenty-five years, and shall have been a citizen of the State for six years next preceding his election, and have practiced law for seven years. No person shall be a district attorney, unless at the time of his election he shall have atteined twentyfive years of age, shall have been a citizen of the State for three years, and shall have practiced law for three years next preceding his election.
Paragraph II. Emeritus Justices and Judges; Preside. Chief Justices Emeritus and Justices Emeritus of the Supreme Court; Judges Emeritus of the Court of Appeals; and Judges Emeritus of the Superior Courts shall be eligible to preside in or over the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of Georgia and the Superior Courts of this State. The General Assembly shall prescribe the method or manner in which they may be called upon for temporary service.
Paragraph III. Discipline, Removal, and Involuntary Retirement, (a) Judicial Qualifications Commission. There shall be a Judicial Qualifications Commission. It shall

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consist of seven members, as follows: (i) two judges of any court of record, each selected by the Supreme Court; (ii) three members of the State Bar, who shall have practiced law in this State for at least ten years and who shall be elected by the Board of Governors of the State Bar; and (iii) two citizens, neither of whom shall be a member of the State Bar, who shall be appointed by the Governor. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms and until their successors are elected or appointed and have qualified. Thereafter, all members shall serve for terms of four years each and until their successors are elected or appointed and have qualified. Whenever any member ceases to hold the office or to possess the qualifications which entitled him to be appointed a member, his membership shall termi nate, and the appointing authority shall select his successor for the unexpired term. No member of the Commission shall receive any compensation for his services but shall be allowed his necessary expenses for travel, board and lodging incurred in the performance of his duties. No member of the Commission except the Judges shall hold any other public office or be eligible for appointment to a State judicial office so long as he is a member of the Commission. No member shall hold office in any political party or organization. No act of the Commission shall be valid unless concurred in by a majority of its members. The Commission shall select one of its members to serve as chairman.
(bl Procedure and Grounds. A justice or judge of any court of this State, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Paragraph, may be removed or otherwise disciplined for willful misconduct in office, or willful and persistent failure to perform his duties, or habitual intemperance; or for conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute; or he may be retired for disability seriously inter fering with the performance of his duties, which is, or is likely to become, of a permanent character. The Commission may, after such investigation as it deems necessary, order a hearing to be held before it concerning the removal or retirement of a justice or a judge, or the Commission may in its discretion request the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to hear and take evidence in the matter and to report thereon to the Commission. If, after hearing, or after considering the record and report of the master, the Commission finds good cause therefor, it shall recommend to the Supreme Court the removal, other discipline, or retirement, as the case may be, of the justice or judge.
The Supreme Court shall review the record of the proceedings on the law and facts, and in its discretion may permit the introduction of additional evidence and shall order removal, other discipline, or retirement, as it finds just and proper, or wholly reject the recommendation. Upon an order for retirement, the justice or judge shall thereby be retired with the same rights and privileges as if he retired pursuant to statute. Upon an order for removal, the justice or judge shall thereby be removed from office, and his compensation and allowances shall cease from the date of the order.
The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules governing privilege, confidentiality, and practice and procedure in all proceedings brought hereunder. A justice or judge who is member of the Commission or Supreme Court shall not participate in any proceedings
involving his own removal, other discipline or retirement.

SECTION XIV. VENUE
Paragraph I. Divorce Case. Divorce cases shall be brought in the county where the defendant resides, if a resident of this State; if the defendant be not a resident of this State, then in the county in which the plaintiff resides, provided, that any person who has been a resident of any United States Army Post or military reservation within the State of Georgia for one year next preceding the filing of the petition may bring an action for divorce in any county adjacent to said United States Army Post or military reserva tion.
Paragraph II. Land Titles. Cases respecting titles to land shall be tried in the county where the land lies, except where a single tract is divided by a county line, in which case the Superior Court of either county shall have jurisdiction.

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Paragraph III. Equity Cases. Equity cases shall be tried in the county where a defendant resides against whom substantial relief is prayed.
Paragraph IV. Suits Against Joint Obligors, Co-partners, Etc. Suits against joint obligors, joint promissors, co-partners, or joint trespassers, residing in different counties, may be tried in either county.
Paragraph V. Suits Against Maker, Endorser, Etc. Suits against the maker and endorser of promissory notes, or drawer, acceptor and endorser of foreign or inland bills of exchange, or like instruments, residing in different counties, shall be brought in the county where the maker or acceptor resides.
Paragraph VI. All Other Cases. All other civil cases shall be tried in the county where the defendant resides, and all criminal cases shall be tried in the county where the crime was committed, except cases in the Superior Courts where the Judge is satisfied that an impartial jury cannot be obtained in such county.
Paragraph VII. Power to Change Venue. The power to change the venue in civil and criminal cases shall be vested in the Superior Courts to be exercised in such manner as has been, or shall be, provided by law.

SECTION XV. JURY TRIAL
Paragraph I. Right of Trial By Jury. The right of trial by jury, except where it is otherwise provided in this Constitution, shall remain inviolate, but the General Assem bly may prescribe any number, not less than five, to constitute a trial, or traverse jury, except in the superior court.
Paragraph II. Selection of Jurors. The General Assembly shall provide by law for the selection of the most experienced, intelligent and upright men to serve as grand jurors, and intelligent and upright men to serve as traverse jurors. Nevertheless, the grand jurors shall be competent to serve as traverse jurors. The General Assembly shall have the power to require jury service of women also, under such regulations as the Gen eral Assembly may prescribe.
Paragraph III. Compensation of Jurors. It shall be the duty of the General Assem bly by general laws to prescribe the manner of fixing compensation of jurors in all coun ties in this State.

SECTION XVI. WHAT COURTS MAY BE ABOLISHED
Paragraph I. Power to Abolish Courts. All courts not specially mentioned by name in the first Section of this Article may be abolished in any county at the discretion of the General Assembly.
Paragraph II. Supreme Court Cost; Pauper Oath. The cost in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals shall be as provided by law. Plaintiffs in error shall not be required to pay costs in said courts when the usual pauper oath is filed in the court below.
ARTICLE VII. TAXATION

SECTION I. POWER OF TAXATION
Paragraph I. Taxation, a Sovereign Right. The right of taxation is a sovereign right--inalienable, indestructible--is the life of the State, and rightfully belongs to the people in all republican governments, and neither the General Assembly, nor any, nor all other departments of the Government established by this Constitution, shall ever have

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the authority to irrevocably give, grant, limit, or restrain this right; and all laws, grants, contracts, and all other acts, whatsoever, by said government, or any department thereof, to affect any of these purposes, shall be, and are hereby, declared to be null and void, for every purpose whatsoever; and said right of taxation shall always be under the com plete control of, and revocable by, the State, notwithstanding any gift, grant or contract, whatsoever, by the General Assembly.
The power to tax corporations and corporate property, shall not be surrendered or suspended by any contract, or grant to which the State shall be a party.
Paragraph II. Taxing Power Limited. The levy of taxes on property for any one year by the General Assembly for all purposes, except to provide for repelling invasions, suppressing insurrections, or defending the State in time of war, shall not exceed onefourth 0/4) mill on each dollar of the value of the property taxable in the State, provided, however, that until some other method permitted by the laws of the United States for the taxation of national banking associations or corporations is enacted by the General Assembly for the taxation of the shares of stock of banking corporations and other monied capital coming into competition with such banking corporations, such property may be taxed at a rate not exceeding five (5) mills on each dollar of the value thereof.
Paragraph III. Uniformity; Classification of Property. All taxes shall be levied and collected under general laws and for public purposes only. All taxation shall be uni form upon the same class of subjects within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax. Classes of subjects for taxation of property shall consist of tangible property and one or more classes of intangible personal property including money. The General Assembly shall have the power to classify property including money for taxation, and to adopt different rates and different methods for different classes of such property.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Paragraph, the General Assembly shall be authorized to enact legislation treating any and all motor vehicles, including trailers, as a separate class from other classes of tangible property for ad valorem property 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 motor vehicles.
The General Assembly may provide for a different method and time of returns, assessments, payment and collection of ad valorem taxes, of public utilities, but not a greater basis of value or at a higher rate of taxation than other properties.
Paragraph IV. Exemptions From Taxation. The General Assembly may, by law, exempt from taxation all public property; places of religious worship or burial and all property owned by religious groups used only for residential purposes and from which no income is derived; all institutions of purely public charity; all intangible personal prop erty owned by or irrevocably held in trust for the exclusive benefit of religious, educa tional and charitable institutions, no part of the net profit from the operation of which can inure to the benefit of any private person; all buildings erected for and used as a college, incorporated academy or other seminary of learning, and also all funds or prop erty held or used as endowment by such colleges, incorporated academies or seminaries of learning, provided the same is not invested in real estate; and provided, further, that said exemptions shall only apply to such colleges, incorporated academies or other semi naries of learning as are open to the general public; the real and personal estate of any public library, and that of any other literary association, used by or connected with such library; all books and philosophical apparatus and all paintings and statuary of any com pany or association, kept in a public hall and not held as merchandise or for purposes of sale or gain; provided the property so exempted be not used for the purpose of private or corporate profit and income, distributable to shareholders in corporations owning such property or to other owners of such property, and any income from such property is used exclusively for religious, educational and charitable purposes, or for either one or more of such purposes and for the purpose of maintaining and operating such institution; this exemption shall not apply to real estate or buildings other than those used for the oper ation of such institution and which is rented, leased or otherwise used for the primary

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purpose of securing an income thereon; and also provided that such donations of property shall not be predicated upon an agreement, contract or otherwise that the donor or donors shall receive or retain any part of the net or gross income of the property. The General Assembly shall further have power to exempt from taxation farm products, including baled cotton, grown in this State and remaining in the hands of the producer, but not longer than for the year next after their production.
The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law that all personal cloth ing and effects, household furniture, furnishings, equipment, appliances and other per sonal property used within the home, if not held for sale, rental or other commercial use, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation. The General Assembly is further authorized to provide by law that all tools and implements of trade of manual laborers and domestic animals shall be exempt from State, county, municipal and school district ad valorem taxes, in an amount not to exceed $300.00 in actual value.
The homestead of each resident of Georgia actually occupied by the owner as a resi dence and homestead, and only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, but not to exceed $2,000.00 of its value, is hereby exempted from all ad valorem taxation for State, County and school purposes, except taxes levied by municipalities for school purposes and except to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness, provided, however, should the owner of a dwelling house on a farm, who is already entitled to homestead exemption, participate in the program of rural housing and obtain a new house under contract with the local housing authority, he shall be entitled to receive the same
homestead exemption as allowed before making such contract. The General Assembly may from time to time lower said exemption to not less than $1,250.00. The value of all prop erty in excess of the foregoing exemptions shall remain subject to taxation. Said exemp tions shall be returned and claimed in such manner as prescribed by the General Assem bly. The exemption herein provided for shall not apply to taxes levied by municipalities.
There shall be exempt from all ad valorem intangible taxes in this State, the common voting stock of a subsidiary corporation not doing business in this State, if at least ninety per cent of such common voting stock is owned by a Georgia corporation with its principal place of business located in this State and was acquired or is held for the purpose of enabling the parent company to carry on some part of its established line of business through such subsidiary.
The legislature may exempt from taxation intangible personal property owned by a trust forming a part of a pension, profit sharing or stock bonus plan if such trust is exempt from Federal income tax under Section 401(a) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code. Existing laws exempting such property from taxation are hereby ratified.
Each disabled veteran, as hereinafter defined, who is a citizen and resident of Georgia, is hereby granted an exemption of $12,500.00 on his homestead, which he owns and which he actually occupies as a^residence and homestead, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for State, county, municipal and school purposes. The value of all property in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. The term "disabled veteran," as used herein, means a disabled American veteran of any war or armed conflict in which any branch of the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, and who is disabled, as a result of such service in the armed forces, due to loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheel chair, or blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus loss or loss of use of one lower extremity, or due to the loss or loss of use of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or injury which so affect the functions of bal ance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair.
Each person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all State and county ad valorem taxes in the amount of $4,000.00 on a homestead
owned and occupied by him as a residence if his net income, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia law, from all sources, except as hereinafter provided, does not exceed $4,000.00
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

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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 maximum amount shall be included as net income for the purposes of this paragraph. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the tax commissioner or tax receiver of the county in which he resides, giving his age and the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner or tax receiver to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner or tax receiver shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same manner as other applications for homestead exemption, and the provisions of law applicable to the proc essing of homestead exemptions, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, shall apply thereto. Provided, that after any such owner has filed the proper affidavit, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file the said affidavit thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the tax commissioner or tax receiver in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this paragraph. The General Assembly may provide by law for the proper administration of this exemption including penalties necessary therefor. The increased exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1974.
The General Assembly shall have the authority to provide for the exemption from any and all taxation any facilities which shall be installed or constructed for the primary purpose of eliminating or reducing air or water pollution. The General Assembly is fur ther authorized to provide for the manner in which such exemptions shall be granted and to prescribe the prerequisites which shall be required to be met before any such exemption shall be granted, including the designation of any appropriate State agency or organization to which the General Assembly shall be authorized to delegate any and all powers necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes and responsibilities of this paragraph.
The exemptions granted to the homestead within this Paragraph shall extend to and shall apply to those properties, the legal title to which is vested in one or more title holders, if actually occupied by one or more such owners as a residence. In such instances, such exemptions shall be granted to such properties, if claimed in the manner herein provided by one or more of the owners actually residing on such property. Such exemp tions shall also extend to those homesteads, the title to which is vested in an administra tor, executor or trustee, if one or more of the heirs or cestui que uses residing on such property shall claim the exemptions granted by this Paragraph in the manner herein provided.
The General Assembly shall be authorized to exempt from ad valorem taxation prop erty of nonprofit hospitals used in connection with their operation, provided that such hospitals have no stockholders and no income or profit which is distributed to or for the benefit of any private person, and are subject to the laws of Georgia regulating nonprofit or charitable corporations.
Each disabled veteran, as hereinafter defined, who is a citizen and resident of Georgia, is hereby granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxes on the vehicle which he owns and on which he actually places the free HV vehicle license plates he receives from the State of Georgia, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for State, county, municipal and school purposes. The term "disabled veteran", as used herein, means any veteran who was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, and who served on active duty of the Armed Forces of the United States or on active duty in a reserve component of the United States including the National Guard, and who is receiving or who is entitled to receive a statutory award from the Veterans Administra tion for:
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(2) Loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands; (3) Loss of sight in one or both eyes; (4) Permanent impairment of vision of both eyes of the following status: Central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, with corrective glasses, or central visual acuity of more than 20/200 if there is a field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted to such an extent that the widest diameter of visual field subtends on angular distance no greater than twenty degrees in the better eye. The homestead of each resident of each independent school district who is 62 years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income from all sources of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $6,000.00 per annum, may be exempt by law from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system. No such exemption shall be granted unless an affidavit of the owner of the homestead is filed with the governing authority of his city, or with a person designated by the governing authority of such city, giving his age, the amount of income which he received for the immediately pre ceding calendar year, the income which the members of his family residing within the homestead received for such period, and such other additional information relative to receiving the benefits of the exemption granted by this paragraph as will enable the gov erning authority of such city, or the person designated by the governing authority of such city, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to said exemption. The governing authority of the city, or the person designated by the said governing authority, shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption granted to the homestead within this paragraph shall extend to and shall apply to those properties, the legal title to which is vested in one or more title holders, if actually occupied by one or more such owners as a residence, and one or more such title holders possesses the qualifications provided for in this paragraph. In such instances, such exemptions shall be granted to such properties, if claimed in the manner herein provided by one or more of the owners actually residing on such property. Such exemptions shall also extend to those homesteads, the title to which is vested in an administrator, executor or trustee, if one or more of the heirs or cestui que uses residing on such property shall possess the qualifications provided for herein and shall claim the exemptions granted by this paragraph in the manner herein provided. The exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1972. The homestead of each resident of each county school district who is 62 years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the'family residing within said homestead, exceeding $6,000.00 per annum, may be exempt by law from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system, including taxes to retire school bond indebtedness. No such exemption shall be granted unless an affidavit of the owner of the homestead is filed with the Tax Receiver or Tax Commissioner of his county giving his age, the amount of income which he received for the immediately preceding calendar year, the income which the members of his family residing within the homestead received for such period, and such other additional information relative to receiving the benefits of the exemption granted by this paragraph as will enable the Tax Receiver or Tax Commis sioner to make a determination as to whether such ov/ner is entitled to said exemption. The Tax Receiver or Tax Commissioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption granted to the homestead within this paragraph shall extend to and shall apply to those properties, the legal title to which is vested in one or more title holders, if actually occupied by one or more such owners as a residence, and one or more such title holders possesses the qualifications provided for in this paragraph. In such instances, such exemptions shall be granted to such properties, if claimed in the manner herein provided by one or more of the owners actually residing on such property. Such exemp tions shall also extend to those homesteads, the title to which is vested in an administhator, executor or trustee, if one or more of the heirs or cestui que uses residing on such property shall possess the qualifications provided for herein and shall claim the exemp tions granted by this paragraph in the manner herein provided. The exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1972. In order to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ-

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ment, promote agribusiness, and to provide incentives for the location of new and expand ing manufacturing and processing facilities, harvested agricultural products which have a planting-to-harvest cycle of 12 months or less, which are customarily cured and aged for a period in excess of one year after harvesting, and hefore manufacturing, and which are held in this State for manufacturing or processing purposes, shall be exempt from all ad valorem-taxation.
All laws exempting property from taxation, other than the property herein enumer ated, shall be void.
Paragraph V. Revocation of Tax Exemptions. All exemptions from taxation hereto fore granted in corporate charters are declared to be henceforth null and void.
SECTION II. PURPOSES AND METHOD OF TAXATION
Paragraph I. Taxation, How and For What Purposes Exercised. The powers of taxation over the whole State shall be exercised by the General Assembly for the follow ing purposes only:
1. For the support of the State Government and the public institutions. 2. For educational purposes. 3. To pay the principal and the interest on the public debt, and to provide a sinking fund therefor. 4. To suppress insurrection, to repel invasion, and defend the State in time of war. 5. To make provision for the payment of pensions to ex-Confederate soldiers and to the widows of Confederate soldiers who are unmarried. 6. To construct and maintain State buildings and a system of State highways, air ports, and docks. 7. To make provision for the payment of old-age assistance to aged persons in need, and for the payment of assistance to the needy blind, and to dependent children and other welfare benefits; provided that no person shall be entitled to the assistance herein author ized, who does not qualify for such provisions in every respect, in accordance with enact ments of the General Assembly, which may be in force and effect, prescribing the qual ifications for beneficiaries hereunder: Provided no indebtedness against the State shall ever be created for the purpose herein stated, in excess of the taxes lawfully levied each fiscal year under Acts of the General Assembly authorized hereunder for such purposes. 8. In order to extend to the employees of the State, any department of the State, any State institution or political subdivisions of the State, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded others by the old age and sur vivors insurance program embodied under the Social Security Act. (Act of Congress approved August 14, 1935, 49 Stat. 620, officially cited as the "Social Security Act," as such Act has been and may from time to time be amended), and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (as set forth in sub-chapter A of Chapter 9 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code, as such Code has been and may from time to time be amended), the Gen eral Assembly is authorized to enact such legislation as may be necessary to insure the coverage to employees of the State, any department of the State, any State institution or political subdivisions of the State, and the dependents and survivors of such employees under said Social Security Act as the same has been or may be amended and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act as the same has been or may be amended; and any provisions of this Constitution notwithstanding the State for and on behalf of itself, its departments, institutions or political subdivisions is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the Federal Security Administrator or other appropriate official of the United States Government under the provisions of said Social Security Act as the same has been or may hereafter be amended in the manner as provided therein and as provided by the General Assembly. The Teacher Retirement System of Georgia and the Employees Retirement System of Georgia shall have the powers and duties as provided by law on November 4, 1952, together with such further powers and duties as may be now or here after provided by law. 9. To advertise and promote the agricultural, industrial, historic, recreational and natural resources of the State of Georgia.

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10. For public health purposes. 11. Public transportation of passengers for hire is an essential governmental function and a public purpose for which the power of taxation by the State may be exercised and its public funds expended, provided, however, that the State of Georgia shall not provide more than 10 per cent of the total cost, either directly or indirectly. The General Assembly is authorized to provide for the implementation of this provision including the granting of public funds to any public corporation or Authority established by the General Assem bly for the performance of the aforesaid function and purpose, or contracting, through appropriate departments or insthumentalities of State government, with any such public corporation or Authority established by the General Assembly for performance of the aforesaid function and purpose. 12. For school lunch purposes. 13. To pay the salaries of personnel and to pay for the utilization of school facilities, including school buses, for extracurricular and interscholastic activities, including literary events, music, and athletic programs within individual schools and between schools in the same or in different school systems when such activities are sponsored by local boards of education as an integral part of the total school program.
Paragraph II. Promotion of agricultural and other products; financing; disposition of funds. Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly may provide for the promotion of the production, marketing, sale, use and utilization, processing and improvement of any one or all of the agricultural products including, but not limited to, registered livestock and livestock products, poultry and poultry products, timber and timber products, fish and sea food, and the products of the farms and forests of this State. The General Assembly may provide for the pro motion of such products individually, collectively, or in any combination thereof. The General Assembly may provide that such a program including provisions for quality and/or product control may be instituted, continued or terminated by a specified vote of the producers of the product or products affected participating in a referendum submitting such proposal for their approval. The General Assembly may create instrumentalities, public corporations, authorities and commissions, to administer such programs and may provide a means of financing any such promotion by authorizing such bodies to impose, raise, lower or repeal assessments, fees or other charges upon the sale or processing of the affected products, and to collect the same, after approval by a specified vote of the producers of the affected product in a referendum, and may authorize the acceptance of gifts and donations, and may provide for the disposition of any funds arising under any such program without the necessity of such funds being placed in the State Treasury or being appropriated by the General Assembly. The General Assembly may provide for the supervision of any such program by the Department of Agriculture. The uniformity requirement of this Constitution shall be satisfied by the application of the program upon the affected products.
Paragraph III. Revenue to Be Paid Into General Fund. All money collected from taxes, fees and assessments for State purposes, as authorized by revenue measures enacted by the General Assembly, shall be paid into the General Fund of the State Treas ury and shall be appropriated therefrom, as required by this Constitution, for the purposes set out in this Section and for these purposes only.
Paragraph IV. Grants to Municipalities. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the granting of State funds to the municipalities of Georgia, in such manner and form and under such procedure as the General Assembly may prescribe. The General Assembly is also authorized but not directed, to provide the purpose or purposes for which such funds may be expended by the municipalities. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to exercise the power of taxation over the entire State in order to carry out the provisions of this Paragraph.
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secured by second mortgages, to such industrial development agencies as the Industrial Development Commission may select: Provided, that said agencies shall have raised suffi cient capital and secured commitments for additional financing, which, in addition to the loan to be extended by said Commisson, will adequately insure the completion of said project. The powers of taxation may be exercised through the General Assembly in order to implement and carry out the purposes for which said Commission is to be created.
SECTION III. STATE DEBT
Paragraph I. Purposes for Which Debt may be Incurred; Limitations. Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the State may incur public debt, as follows:
(a) The State may incur public debt without limit to repel invasion, suppress insur rection and defend the State in time of war.
(b) The State may incur public debt to supply such temporary deficit as may exist in the State Treasury in any fiscal year because of necessary delay in collecting the taxes of that year but the debt so incurred shall not exceed, in the aggregate, five percent of the total revenue receipts, less refunds, of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immedi ately preceding the year in which such debt is incurred, and any debt so incurred shall be repaid out of the taxes levied for the fiscal year in which the loan is made. Such debt shall be payable on or before the last day of the fiscal year in which it is incurred and no such debt may be incurred in any fiscal year under the provisions of this subparagraph (b) if there is then outstanding unpaid debt from any previous fiscal year which was incurred under the provisions of this subparagraph (b).
(c) The State may incur public debt of two types for public purposes pursuant to this Paragraph: (1) general obligation debt and (2) guaranteed revenue debt. General obli gation debt may be incurred by issuing obligations to acquire, construct, develop, extend, enlarge or improve land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities of the State, its agencies, departments, institutions, and those State Authorities which were created and activated prior to the Amendment adopted November 8, 1960, to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of 1945. Guaranteed revenue debt may be incurred by guaranteeing the payment of revenue obligations issued by an instrumentality of the State if such revenue obligations are issued to finance toll bridges, toll roads, any other land public transportation facilities or systems or water or sewage treatment facilities or systems or to make or purchase, or lend or deposit against the security of, loans to citizens of the State for educational purposes. No debt may be incur red under this subparagraph (c) at any time when the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements for the then current year or any subsequent year for outstanding general obligation debt and guaranteed revenue debt, including the proposed debt, and the highest aggregate annual payments for the then current year or any subsequent fiscal year of the State under all contracts then in force to which the provisions of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph I(a) of this Constitution are applicable, exceed fifteen percent of the total revenue receipts, less refunds of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immedi ately preceding the year in which any such debt is to be incurred; provided, however, no guaranteed revenue debt may be incurred to finance water or sewage treatment facili ties or systems when the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements for the then current year or any subsequent fiscal year of the State for outstanding or proposed guaranteed revenue debt for water or sewage treatment facilities or systems, exceed one percent of the total revenue receipts less refunds, of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which any such debt is to be incurred; and provided, further, that the aggregate amount of guaranteed revenue debt incurred to make loans to citizens of the State for educational purposes that may be outstanding at any time shall not exceed $18 million dollars, and the aggregate amount of guaranteed revenue debt incurred to purchase, or to lend or deposit against the security of, loans to citizens of the State for educational purposes that may be outstanding at any time shall not exceed $72 million dollars. For the purpose of this Paragraph, annual debt service requirements shall mean the totel principal and interest coming due in any fiscal year of the State;

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provided, however, with regard to any issue of debt incurred wholly or in part on a term basis, annual debt service requirements shall mean an amount equal to the total principal and interest payments required to retire such issue in full divided by the number of years from its issue date to its maturity date.
General obligation debt may not be incurred until the General Assembly has enacted legislation stating the purposes, in general or specific terms, for which such issue of debt is to be incurred, specifying the maximum principal amount of such issue and appropriat ing an amount at least sufficient to pay the highest annual debt service requirements for such issue. All such appropriations for debt service purposes shall not lapse for any reason and shall continue in effect until the debt for which such appropriation was authorized shall have been incurred, but the General Assembly may repeal any such appropriation at any time prior to the incurring of such debt. The General Assembly shall raise by taxation each fiscal year, in addition to the sum necessary to make all payments required to be made under contracts entitled to the protection of the second paragraph of Paragraph I(a), Section VI, Article IX of this Constitution, and to pay public expenses, such amounts as are necessary to pay debt service requirements in such fiscal year on all general obligation debt incurred hereunder. The General Assembly shall appropriate to a special trust fund to be designated "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" such amounts as are necessary to pay annual debt service requirements on all general obligation debt incurred hereunder. The sinking fund shall be used solely for the retirement of general obligation debt payable therefrom. If the General Assembly shall fail to make any such appropriation or if for any reason the monies in the sinking fund are insufficient to make all payments required with respect to such general obli gation debt as and when the same become due, the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, shall set apart from the first revenues thereafter received, applicable to the general fund of the State, such amounts as are necessary to cure any such deficiency and shall immediately deposit the same into the sinking fund; provided, however, the obligation to make such sinking fund deposits shall be subordinate to the obligation imposed upon the fiscal offi cers of the State pursuant to the provisions of the second paragraph of Paragraph I(a) of Section VI of Article IX of this Constitution. The Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, may be re quired to set aside and apply such revenues as aforesaid at the suit of any holder of
any general obligation debt incurred hereunder. The monies in the sinking fund shall be as fully invested as is practical, consistent with the requirements to make current principal and interest payments. Any such investments shall be restricted to obligations constituting direct and general obligations of the United States Government or obligations unconditionally guaranteed as to the payment of principal and interest by the United States Government, maturing no longer than twelve months from date of purchase.
Guaranteed revenue debt may not be incurred until the General Assembly has enacted legislation authorizing the guarantee of the specific issue of revenue obligations then proposed, reciting that the General Assembly has determined such obligations will
be self-liquidating over the life of the issue (which determination shall be conclusive), specifying the maximum principal amount of such issue and appropriating an amount at least equal to the highest annual debt service requirements for such issue, which
appropriation shall be paid upon the issuance of said obligations into a special trust fund to be designated "State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Debt Common Reserve Fund" to be held together with all other sums similarly appropriated as a common reserve for
any payments which may be required by virtue of any guarantee entered into in connec tion with any issue of guaranteed revenue obligations. All such appropriations for the benefit of guaranteed revenue debt shall not lapse for any reason and shall continue in
effect until the debt for which such appropriation was authorized shall have been incur red, but the General Assembly may repeal any such appropriation at any time prior to the payment of the same into said common reserve fund which shall be held and adminis tered by the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such
other officer as may be designated by law. If any payments are required to be made from said fund to meet debt service requirements on guaranteed revenue obligations by virtue of an insufficiency of revenues, the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administra-

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tive Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, shall pay from said common reserve fund the amount necessary to cure such deficiency. The Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be desig nated by law, shall then reimburse from said fund from the general funds of the State within ten days following the commencement of any fiscal year of the State for any amounts so paid; provided, however, the obligation to make any such reimbursements shall be subordinate to the obligation imposed upon the fiscal officers of the State pur suant to the second paragraph of Paragraph I(a) of Section VI, Article IX of this Constitu tion and shall also be subordinate to the obligation hereinabove imposed upon the Direc tor, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, to make sinking fund deposits for the benefit of general obligation debt. The Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, may be required to apply such funds as aforesaid at the suit of any holder of any such guaranteed revenue obligations. The amount to the credit of said common reserve fund shall at all times be at least equal to the aggregate highest annual debt service requirements on all outstanding guaranteed revenue obli gations entitled to the benefit of said fund. If at the end of any fiscal year of the State said fund is in excess of the required amount, the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, shall trans fer such excess to the general funds of the State free of said trust. The funds in the said common reserve shall be as fully invested as is practical, consistent with the requirements of guaranteeing the principal and interest payments on the revenue obli gations guaranteed by the State. Any such investments shall be restricted to obligations constituting direct and general obligations of the United States Government or obligations unconditionally guaranteed as to the payment of principal and interest by the United States Government, maturing no longer than twelve months from date of purchase.
The State, and all State institutions, departments and agencies of the State are pro hibited from entering into any contract (except contracts pertaining to guaranteed revenue debt) with any public agency, public corporation, authority or similar entity if such contract is intended to constitute security for bonds or other obligations issued by any such public agency, public corporation or authority and, from and after September 1, 1974, in the event any contract between the State, or any State institution, department or agency of the State and any public agency, public corporation, authority or similar entity, or any revenues from any such contract, is pledged or assigned as security for the repayment of bonds or other obligations, then and in either such event, the appropria tion or expenditure of any funds of the State for the payment of obligations under any such contract shall likewise be prohibited; provided, however, all contracts entered into prior to September 1, 1974, shall continue to have the benefit of the protection afforded by the provisions of the second paragraph of Paragraph Ha) of Section VI, Article IX of this Constitution as fully and completely as though Paragraphs I-V of this Section were not in effect and for as long as any such contract shall remain in force and effect. Furthermore, nothing in Paragraphs I-V of this Section is intended directly or by impli cation to have any effect upon any provision of any such contract establishing lien rights, priorities regarding revenues or otherwise providing protection to the holders of obli gations secured by such contracts.
(d) The State may incur general obligation debt or guaranteed revenue debt to fund
or refund any such debt or to fund or refund any obligations issued upon the security of contracts to which the provisions of the second paragraph of Paragraph I(a), Section VI, Article IX of this Constitution are applicable. The issuance of any such debt for the
purposes of said funding or refunding shall be subject to the fifteen percent limitation in subparagraph (c) above to the same extent as debt incurred under said subparagraph;
provided, however, in making such computation the annual debt service requirements and annual contract payments remaining on the debt or obligations being funded or refunded shall not be taken into account. In the event it is determined by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission that it is to the best interest of the State
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with respect to the debt being funded or refunded shall immediately attach and inure to the benefit of the obligations to be issued in connection with such funding or refunding to the same extent and with the same effect as though the obligation to be issued had originally been authorized by action of the General Assembly as hereinabove set forth; provided, the debt incurred in connection with any such funding or refunding shall be the same as that originally authorized by the General Assembly (except that general obli gation debt may be incurred to fund or refund obligations issued upon the security of contracts to which the provisions of the second paragraph of Paragraph I(a), Section VI, Article IX of this Constitution are applicable and the continuing appropriation required too be made under the said provisions of this Constitution shall immediately attach and inure to the benefit of the obligation to be issued in connection with such funding or refunding with the same force and effect as though said obligations so funded or refunded had originally been issued as a general obligation debt authorized hereunder) and pro vided further, the tegm of the funding or refunding issue shall not extend beyond the term of the original debt or obligation and the total interest on the funding or refunding issue shall not exceed the total interest to be paid on such original debt or obligation. The principal amount of any debt issued in connection with such funding or refunding may exceed the principal amount being funded or refunded to the extent necessary to provide for the payment of any premium thereby incurred.
Paragraph II. Faith and Credit of State Pledged Debt may be Validated. The full faith, credit and taxing power of the State are hereby pledged to the payment of all public debt incurred under this Article and all such debt and the interest thereon shall be exempt from taxation. Such debt may be validated by judicial proceedings in the manner provided by the General Assembly and such validation shall be incontestable and conclusive.
Paragraph III. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission; Duties. There shall be a Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. The Commission shall consist of the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the State Auditor, the Attorney General, the Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, and the Commissioner of Agriculture. The Commission shall be responsible for the issuance of all public debt incurred hereunder and for the proper application of the pro ceeds of such debt to the purposes for which it is incurred; provided, however, the proceeds from guaranteed revenue obligations shall be paid to the issuer thereof and such proceeds and the application thereof shall be the responsibility of such issuer. Debt to be incurred at the same time for more than one purpose may be combined in one issue without stating the purpose separately but the proceeds thereof must be allocated, disbursed and used solely in accordance with the original purpose and without exceeding the principal amount authorized for each purpose set forth in the authorization of the General Assembly and to the extent not so used shall be used to purchase and retire public debt. The Commission shall be responsible for the investment of all proceeds to be administered by it. The Gen eral Assembly may provide that income earned on any such investments may be used to pay operating expenses of the Commission or placed in a common debt retrement fund and used to purchase and retire any public debt, or any bonds or obligations issued by any public agency, public corporation or authority which are secured by a contract to which the provisions of the second paragraph of Paragraph I(a) of Section VI, Article IX of this Constitution are applicable. The Commission shall be responsible for its own record keeping, reporting and related administrative and clerical functions. The Commis sion shall have such additional responsibilities, powers and duties as shall be provided by law.
Paragraph IV. State Aid Forbidden. Except as herein provided, the credit of the State shall not be pledged or loaned to any individual, company, corporation or association and the State shall not become a joint owner or stockholder in or with any individual, company, association or corporation.
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viding a new and more effective method of financing the State's needs and their provi sions and any law now or hereafter enacted by the General Assembly in furtherance thereof shall be liberally construed to effect such purpose. Insofar as any such provisions or any such law may be inconsistent with any other provisions of this Constitution or of any other law, the provisions of such Paragraphs and laws enacted in furtherance thereof shall be controlling; provided, however, the provisions of such Paragraphs shall not be so broadly construed as to cause the same to be unconstitutional and in connection with any such construction such Paragraphs shall be deemed to contein such implied limitations as shall be required to accomplish the foregoing.
Paragraph VI. Assumption of Debts Forbidden. The State shall not assume the debt, nor any part thereof, of any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State, unless such debt be contracted to enable the State to repel invasion, suppress insurrection or defend itself in time of war: Provided, however, that the amendment to the Constitution of 1877 proposed by the General Assembly and set forth in the published Acts of the General Assembly of the year 1931 at page 97, which amendment was ratified on November 8, 1932, and which amendment provided for the assumption by the State, of indebtedness of the several counties of the State, as well as that of the Coastal Highway District, and the assessments made against the counties of said district for the construc tion and paving of the public roads or highways, including bridges, of the State, under certain conditions and for the issuance of certificates of indebtedness for such indebted ness so assumed, is continued of full force and effect until such indebtedness assumed by the State is paid and such certificates of indebtedness retired.
Paragraph VII. Profit on Public Money. The receiving, directly or indirectly, by any officer of State or county, or member or officer of the General Assembly of any inter est, profits or perquisites, arising from the use or loan of public funds in his hands or moneys to be raised through his agency for the State or county purposes, shall be deemed a felony, and punishable as may be prescribed by law, a part of which punishment shall be a disqualification from holding office.
Paragraph VIII. Certain Bonds Not to Be Paid. The General Assembly shall have no authority to appropriate money either directly or indirectly, to pay the whole, or any part, of the principal or interest of the bonds, or other obligations which have been pro nounced illegal, null and void by the General Assembly and the Constitutional amend ments ratified by a vote of the people on the first day of May, 1877; nor shall the General Assembly have authority to pay any of the obligations created by the State under laws passed during the War Between the States, nor any of the bonds, notes or obligations made and entered into during the existence of said war, the time for the payment of which was fixed after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the United States and the Confederate States; nor shall the General Assembly pass any law, or the Governor or any other State official, enter into any contract or agreement whereby the State shall be made a party to any suit in any court of this State, or of the United States instituted to test the validity of any such bonds, or obligations.
Paragraph IX. Sale of State's Property to Pay Bonded Debt. The proceeds of the sale of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and any other property owned by the State, whenever the General Assembly may authorize the sale of the whole or any part thereof, shall be applied to the payment of the bonded debt of the State, and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever, so long as the State has any existing bonded debt; provided that the proceeds of the sale of the Western and Atlantic Railroad shall be applied to the payment of the bonds for which said railroad has been mortgaged, in preference to all other bonds.
Paragraph X. State Sinking Fund. The General Assembly shall raise by taxation each year, in addition to the sum required to pay the public expenses, such amounts as are necessary to pay the interest on the public debt and the principal of the public debt maturing in such year and to provide a sinking fund to pay off and retire the bonds of the State which have not been matured. The amount of such annual levy shall be

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determined after consideration of the amount then held in the sinking fund. The taxes levied for such purposes and the said sinking fund, shall be applied to no other purpose whatever. The funds in the said sinking fund may be invested in the bonds of the State, and also in bonds and securities issued by the Federal Government, and subsidiaries of the Federal Government, fully guaranteed by that government. If the said bonds are not available for purchase, the funds in the sinking fund may be loaned, with the approval of the Governor, when amply secured by bonds of the State or Federal Government, upon such conditions as may be provided by law.
ARTICLE VIII. EDUCATION

SECTION I. PUBLIC EDUCATION
Paragraph I. System of Common Schools; Free Tuition. The provision of an ade quate education for the citizens shall be a primary obligation of the State of Georgia, the expense of which shall be provided for by taxation.

SECTION II. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Paragraph I. State Board of Education; Method of Appointment. There shall be a State Board of Education, composed of one member from each Congressional District in the State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governor shall not be a member of the State Board of Education. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments shall be for seven year terms from the expiration of the previous term. Vacancies upon said Board caused by expiration of term of office shall be similarly filled by appointment and con firmation. In case of a vacancy on said Board by death, resignation, or from any other cause other than the expiration of such member's term of office, the Board shall by secret ballot elect his successor, who shall hold office until the end of the next session of the General Assembly, or if the General Assembly be then in session to the end of that session. During such session of the General Assembly the Governor shall appoint the successor member of the Board for the unexpired term and shall submit his name to the Senate for confirmation. All members of the Board shall hold office until their succes sors are appointed and qualified. The members of the State Board of Education shall be citizens of this State who shall have resided in Georgia continuously for at least five years preceding their appointment. No person employed in a professional capacity by a private or public education institution, or by the State Department of Education, shall be eligible for appointment or to serve on said Board. No person who is or has been con nected with or employed by a school book publishing concern shall be eligible to member ship on the Board, and if any person shall be so connected or employed after becoming a member of the Board, his place shall immediately become vacant. The said State Board of Education shall have such powers and duties as provided by law and existing at the time of the adoption of the Constitution of 1945, together with such further powers and duties as may now or hereafter be provided by law.

SECTION III. STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Paragraph I. State School Superintendent; Election, Term, Etc. There shall be a State School Superintendent, who shall be the executive officer of the State Board of Education, elected at the same time and in the same manner and for the same term as that of the Governor. The State School Superintendent shall have such qualifications and shall be paid such compensation as may be fixed by law. No member of the State Board of Education shall be eligible for election as State School Superintendent during the time for which he shall have been appointed.

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SECTION IV.
BOARD OF REGENTS
Paragraph I. University System of Georgia; Board of Regents. There shall be a Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the government, control, and management of the University System of Georgia and all of its institutions in said system shall be vested in said Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Said Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall consist of one member from each Congressional District in the State, and five additional members from the State-at-large, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Governor shall not be a member of the said Board. The members in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Thereafter all succeeding appointments shall be for seven year terms from the expiration of the pre vious term. Vacancies upon said Board caused by expiration of term of office shall be similarly filled by appointment and confirmation. In case of a vacancy on said Board by death, resignation of a member, or from any other cause other than the expiration of such member's term of office, the Board shall by secret ballot elect his successor, who shall hold office until the end of the next session of the General Assembly, or if the General Assembly be then in session to the end of that session. During such session of the General Assembly the Governor shall appoint the successor member of the Board for the unexpired term and shall submit his name to the Senate for confirmation. All members of the Board of Regents shall hold office until their successors are appointed. The said Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall have the powers and duties as provided by law existing at the time of the adoption of the Constitution of 1945, together with such further powers and duties as may now or hereafter be pro vided by law.

SECTION V. LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Paragraph I. School Districts. Authority is granted to county and area boards of education to establish and maintain public schools within their limits. The General Assembly may, by special or local law, provide for consolidation and merger of any two or more county school districts, independent school systems, or any portion or combination thereof, into a single area school district under the control and management of an area board of education. No such consolidation or merger shall become effective until approved by a majority of the voters voting in each of the school districts or school systems affected in a referendum held thereon in each school district or school system being consolidated or merged, provided 51% of the registered voters in each district or system concerned shall vote in such election and provided a majority of said voters voting shall vote in the affirmative. Any area school district so established shall constitute a separate political subdivision of this State, and the school districts or school systems or portions thereof incorporated therein shall stand abolished, and title to all school properties and assets therein shall vest in the area board of education.
Paragraph II. Boards of Education. Except as provided in Paragraph I of this Section, each county, exclusive of any independent school system now in existence in a county, shall compose one school district and shall be confined to the control and man agement of a County Board of Education.
(a) Except as may now or hereafter be provided by any local or special law adopted pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (bi of this Paragraph or as provided in any local constitutional amendment applicable to any county school district, the Grand Jury of each county shall select five citizens of their respective counties, who shall constitute the County Board of Education. The members of any such County Board of Education in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments shall be for five-year terms from the expiration of the previous term. In case of a vacancy on any such County Board

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of Education by death, resignation of a member, or from any other cause other than the expiration of such member's term of office, the remaining members of such County Board of Education shall by secret ballot elect his successor, who shall hold office until the next Grand Jury convenes at which time said Grand Jury shall appoint the successor member of such County Board of Education for the unexpired term. The members of any such County Board of Education of any such county shall be selected from that portion of the county not embraced within the territory of an independent school district.
(b) Notwithstanding provisions contained in subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph or in any local constitutional amendment applicable to any county school district, the number of members of a county board of education, their term of office, residence requirements, compensation, manner of election or appointment, and the method for fill ing vacancies occurring on said boards, may be changed by local or special law conditioned upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters of the county school district voting in a referendum thereon. Members of county boards of education shall have such powers and duties and such further qualifications as may be provided by law.
(c) The number of members of an area board of education, their manner of election or appointment, their terms, residence requirements, qualifications, powers, duties and the method for filling vacancies on said boards shall be as provided by law enacted pur suant to Paragraph I of this Section. Subsequent to the creation of an area school district, the number and manner of election or appointment of members of the area board of edu cation and method for filling vacancies occurring on said boards, and their terms of office and residence requirements may be changed by local or special law, conditioned upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters in each of the original political subdivisions of the area school district voting in a referendum thereon. Members of area boards of education shall have such powers, duties, and further qualifications as provided by law.
(d) The General Assembly shall have authority to make provision for local trustees of each school in a county system and confer authority upon them to make recommenda tions as to budgets and employment of teachers and other authorized employees.
Paragraph III. Meetings of Boards of Education. All official meetings of County or Area Boards of Education shall be open to the public.
Paragraph IV. Power of Boards to Contract With Each Other. Any two or more county boards of education, independent school systems, or area boards of education, or any combination thereof, may contract with each other for the care, education, and trans portation of pupils and for such other activities as they may be authorized by law to perform.
Paragraph V. School Superintendent. There shall be a school superintendent of each school district, who shall be the executive officer of the board of education.
(a) Except as may now or hereafter be provided by any local or special law adopted pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph or as provided in any local constitutional amendment applicable to any county school superintendent, the county school superintendent shall be elected by the people and his term of office shall be for four years and run concurrently with other county officers. The qualifications and the salary of the County School Superintendent shall be fixed by law.
(b) Notwithstanding provisions contained in subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph or in any local constitutional amendment applicable to any county school superintendent, the term of office of County school superintendents, their residence requirements and the method of their election or appointment may be changed by local or special laws condi tioned upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters of the county school district voting in a referendum thereon. County school superintendents shall have such qualifica tions, powers, duties and compensation as may be provided by law.
(c) The manner of election or appointment, the qualifications, term of office, resi dence requirements, powers, duties and compensation of any area school district super intendent shall be as provided by law enacted pursuant to Paragraph I of this Section. Subsequent to the creation of an area school district, the manner of election or appoint ment of the area school superintendent, and his tenure, and residence requirements, may be changed by local or special law, conditioned upon approval by a majority of the quali-

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fied voters in each of the original political subdivisions of the area school district voting in a referendum thereon. Area school superintendents shall have such powers, duties, and further qualifications as provided by law.
Paragraph VI. Independent Systems Continued; New Systems Prohibited. Authority is hereby granted to municipal corporations to maintain existing independent school systems, and support the same as authorized by special or general law, and such existing systems may add thereto colleges. No independent school system shall hereafter be established.
Paragraph VII. Certain Systems Protected. Public school systems established prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877 shall not be affected by this Constitution.

SECTION VI. GRANTS, BEQUESTS AND DONATIONS
Paragraph I. Grants, Bequests and Donations Permitted. The State Board of Education and the Regents of the University System of Georgia may accept bequests, donations and grants of land, or other property, for the use of their respective systems of education.
Paragraph II. Grants, Bequests and Donations to County and Area Boards of Education and Independent School Systems. County and Area Boards of Education and independent school systems may accept bequests, donations and grants of land, or other property, for the use of their respective systems of education.

SECTION VII. LOCAL TAXATION FOR EDUCATION
Paragraph I. Local Taxation for Education. The fiscal authority of each county shall annually levy a school tax for the support and maintenance of education, not greater than twenty mills per dollar as certified to it by the county board of education, upon the assessed value of all taxable property within the county located outside any independ ent school system or area school district therein. The independent school system of Chatham County and the City of Savannah being co-extensive with said county, the levy of said tax shall be on all property in said county as recommended by the governing body of said system. The certification to be made by an Area Board of Education to the fiscal authorities of the territories comprising an area school district shall be in such amount and within such limits as may be prescribed by local law applicable thereto, and upon such certification being made it shall be the duty of such fiscal authorities to levy such tax in accordance with such certification, but such levy shall not be greater than twenty mills per dollar upon the assessed value of the taxable property therein. School tax funds shall be expended only for the support and maintenance of public schools, public education, and activities necessary or incidental thereto, including school lunch purposes. The twenty mill limitation provided for herein shall not apply to those counties now authorized to levy a school tax in excess thereof.
Paragraph II. Increasing or Removing Tax Rate. The twenty mill limitation pro vided in Paragraph I above may be removed or increased in a county and in territories comprising an area school district under the procedure set out hereinafter. The county or area board of education, in order to instigate the procedure, must pass a resolution recommending that the limitation be removed and upon presentation of such resolution to the judge of the probate court or to the proper authorities of territories comprising an area school district, as the case may be, it shall be their duty, within ten days of receipt of the resolution to issue the call of an election to determine whether such limita tion shall be removed. The election shall be set to be held on a date not less than twenty nor more than thirty days from the date of the issuance of the call and shall have the date and purpose of the election published in the official organ of the county or counties once a week for two weeks preceding the date of the election. If a majority of the electors

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qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting in such election vote in favor of such proposal, there shall be no limitation in such county or in such territories comprising the area school district and the county or area board of education may recom mend any number of mills for the purposes set out in Paragraph I above. In lieu of recommending that the limitation be removed entirely, the county or area board of edu cation may recommend that it be increased and shall specify the amount in the resolution. The election provisions for increase shall be the same as for removal and if the proposal is favorably voted upon the county or area board of education may recommend any number of mills up to the specified amount. It shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court or the proper authorities, as the case may be, to hold the election, to canvass the returns and declare the results. It shall also be their duty to certify the results to the Secretary of State. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county or by the territories comprising an area school district, as the case may be.

SECTION VIII. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Paragraph I. Freedom of Association. Freedom from compulsory association at all levels of public education shall be preserved inviolate. The General Assembly shall by taxation provide funds for an adequate education for the citizens of Georgia.

SECTION IX. SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Paragraph I. Special School; Creation; Taxes and Bonds. The board of education of any county, area school district or independent school system, or any combination thereof, may establish, pursuant to local law enacted by the General Assembly, one or more area schools, including special schools such as vocational trade schools, schools for exceptional children, and schools for adult education, in one or more of such political subdivisions; provided, however, that the establishment and operation of such schools pursuant to such local law, and any subsequent amendments thereof, shall be first approved by a majority of the voters thereon in each of the school districts or systems affected thereby in separate referendums held in the manner provided by law. The government, powers and duties of boards of education participating in the establishment or operation of such schools and respecting such schools shall be defined in the local law authorizing the same, and such participating political subdivision shall be authorized to incur bonded indebtedness and to require the levy of school tax funds required for the establishment and operation of such schools in such amount and manner as shall be pro vided in such local law. Schools established pursuant to provisions of this Section shall be operated in conformity with regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education pursuant to provisions of law. The State is hereby authorized to expend funds for the support and maintenance of such schools in such amount and manner as may be provided by law. Special schools, including vocational trade schools, established prior to November 8, 1966, pursuant to the amendment to Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Con stitution of 1945 proposed by a resolution approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1259) and ratified on November 8, 1960, shall not be affected by this Paragraph; any political subdivision which established such a school is hereby authorized to levy taxes for the support of such school regardless of whether it is located within the territorial limits of such subdivision and any such political subdivision is hereby authorized to incur bonded indebtedness for the support of, or acquisition and construction of facilities for such school. Any such bonded indebtedness shall be incurred pursuant to provisions of Article IX, Section VII of this Constitution and the laws of this State relative to incurring other bonded indebtedness. The State is hereby authorized to expend funds for the support of such established schools in such amount and manner as may be provided by law.

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ARTICLE IX. COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
SECTION I. COUNTIES
Paragraph I. Counties a Corporate Body; Boundaries. Each county shall be a hody corporate with such powers and limitations as are provided in this Constitution and as prescribed by law. All suits by or against a county shall be in the name thereof; and the metes and bounds of the several counties shall remain as now prescribed by law, unless changed as hereinafter provided.
Paragraph II. Number Limited. There shall not be more than one hundred and fiftynine counties in this State.
Paragraph III. New Counties Permitted, When. No new county shall be created except by the consolidation or merger of existing counties.
Paragraph IV. County Lines. County lines shall not be changed, unless under the operation of a general law for that purpose.
Paragraph V. County Sites Changed; Method. No county site shall be changed or removed, except by a two-thirds vote of the qualified voters of the county, voting at an election held for that purpose and by a majority vote of the General Assembly.
Paragraph VI. County Government Uniform; Exceptions. Whatever tribunal, or officers, may be created by the General Assembly for the transaction of county matters, shall be uniform throughout the State, and of the same name, jurisdiction, and remedies, except that the General Assembly may provide for County Commissioners in any county, may abolish the office of County Treasurer in any county, may fix the compensation of County Treasurers, and may consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector into the office of Tax Commissioner, and may fix his compensation, without respect to uniformity.
Paragraph VII. Power to Create County Commissioners. The General Assembly shall have power to provide for the creation of county commissioners in such counties as may require them, and to define their duties.
Paragraph VIII. County Officers; Election; Term; Removal; Eligibility. The county officers shall be elected by the qualified voters of their respective counties or dis tricts, and shall hold their office for four years. They shall be removed upon conviction for malpractice in office; and no person shall be eligible for any of the offices referred to in this Paragraph unless he shall have been a resident of the county for two years and is a qualified voter.
Paragraph IX. Compensation of County Officers. County officers may be on a fee basis, salary basis, or fee basis supplemented by salary, in such manner as may be directed by law.
Paragraph X. Method of County Consolidation, Merger, or Division. The General Assembly shall have power, with the concurrence of a majority of the qualified voters voting thereon in each of the counties affected, to provide for the consolidation of two or more counties into one, or the merger of one or more counties into another, or the division of a county, and the merger of portions thereof into other counties; provided, however, upon the filing with the Judge of the Probate Court of any county of a petition signed by not less than twenty per centum (20%) of the duly qualified voters of such county, seeking such merger, consolidation or division, it shall be the duty of such Judge of the Probate Court to transmit a certified copy of such petition to each Judge of the Probate Court of all other counties affected thereby, and it shall be the duty of the latter to provide for the publication of such petition, omitting therefrom the names affixed to such petition, in the newspaper in which the sheriff's advertisements are published, once a week for a period of six consecutive weeks. If within a period of two years thereafter, a petition is presented to the Judge of the Probate Court or Judges of the Probate Courts of the other county or counties affected, expressing favor or approval of the original peti-

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tion, signed by not less than twenty per centum (20%) of the duly qualified voters voting therein, it shall thereupon be the duty of the Judges of the Probate Courts of all such counties affected by such petitions, to certify the fact of such petitions to the Governor, whose duty it shall then be to call immediately an election on the same day in each such county, to be held not later than sixty (60) days, and not sooner than thirty (30) days, after the filing of the last petition, publishing notice thereof once a week for two weeks in the newspaper in each county in which sheriff's advertisements are published. Provided, however, that only one such election shall be called by the Governor within any twelve-month period. The Judges of the Probate Courts of each county shall conduct the election, canvass the returns, and certify the results thereof to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon, and such results shall become effective at such time as may be prescribed by law, but not later than two (2) years following the date of such election, as hereinafter referred to. Provided, however, any election held pursuant to the call of the Governor hereunder shall be null and void unless 51% of the registered voters of the portion or portions of the counties affected shall have voted in said election. The members of the General Assembly whose districts lie wholly or partially within such counties shall serve out the remainder of their terms for which elected, and at the Session of the General Assembly next following such election, the county site shall be changed by law, without regard to the provisions of Paragraph V hereof, and the General Assembly shall likewise provide by law for the effective date of such merger, consolidation or divi sion, as the case may be, subject to the above limitation of two years, and shall provide for the election of county officials, where required. The General Assembly shall have power to further implement this Paragraph by law.
SECTION II. COUNTY HOME RULE
Paragraph I. Home Rule for Counties, (a) The governing authority of each county shall have legislative power to adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions or regula tions relating to its property, affairs and local government for which no provision has been made by general law and which is not inconsistent with this Constitution, or any local law applicable thereto. Any such local law shall remain in force and effect until amended or repealed as provided in Subparagraph (b). This, however, shall not restrict the authority of the General Assembly by general law to further define this power or to broaden, limit or otherwise regulate the exercise thereof. The General Assembly shall not pass any local law to repeal, modify or supersede any action taken by a county gov erning authority under this Section except as authorized under Subparagraph (c) hereof.
(b) Except as provided in Subparagraph (c), a county may, as an incident of its home rule power, amend or repeal the local acts-applicable to its governing authority by follow ing either of the procedures hereinafter set forth:
1. Such local acts may be amended or repealed by a resolution or ordinance duly adopted at two regular consecutive meetings of the county governing authority not less than seven nor more than sixty days apart. A notice containing a synopsis of the proposed amendment or repeal shall be published in the official county organ once a week for three weeks within a period of sixty days immediately preceding its final adoption. Such notice shall state that a copy of the proposed amendment or repeal is on file in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The Clerk of the Superior Court shall furnish anyone, upon written request, a copy of the proposed amendment or repeal. No amendment or repeal hereunder shall be valid to change or repeal an amendment adopted pursuant to a referendum as provided in 2. of this Subparagraph or to change or repeal a local act of the General Assembly ratified in a referendum by the electors of such county unless at least twelve months have elapsed after such referendum. No amendment hereunder shall be valid if inconsistent with any provi sion of this Constitution or if provision has been made therefor by general law.
2. Amendments to or repeals of such local acts or ordinances, resolutions or regu lations adopted pursuant to Subparagraph (a) hereof may be initiated by a petition filed with the Judge of the Probate Court of the county containing, in cases of coun-

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ties with a population of five thousand or less, the signatures of at least twentyfive per centum of the electors registered to vote in the last general election; in cases of counties with a population of more than five thousand but not more than fifty thousand, at least twenty per centum of the electors registered to vote in the last general election; and in cases of a county with a population of more than fifty thou sand, at least ten per centum of the electors registered to vote in the last general election, which petition shall specifically set forth the exact language of the proposed amendment or repeal. The Judge of the Probate Court shall determine the validity of such petition within 60 days of its being filed with the Judge of the Probate Court. In the event the Judge of the Probate Court determines that such petition is valid, it shall be his duty to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting such amendment or repeal to the registered electors of the county for their approval or rejection. Such call shall be issued not less than ten nor more than sixty days after the date of the filing of the petition. He shall set the date of such election for a day not less than sixty nor more than ninety days after the date of such filing. The Judge of the Probate Court shall cause a notice of the date of said election to be published in the official organ of the county once a week for three weeks immedi ately preceding such date. Said notice shall also contain a synopsis of the proposed amendment or repeal and shall state that a copy thereof is on file in the office of the Judge of the Probate Court of the county for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The Judge of the Probate Court shall furnish anyone, upon written request, a copy of the proposed amendment or repeal. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the amendment or repeal, 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 county and it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court to hold and conduct such election. Such elec tion shall be held under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern special elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court 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 in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph III of this Section. A refer endum on any such amendment or repeal shall not be held more often than once each year. No amendment hereunder shall be valid if inconsistent with any provision of this Constitution or if provision has been made therefor by general law.
In the event that the Judge of the Probate Court determines that such petition was not valid, he shall cause to be published in explicit detail the reasons why such petition is not valid: Provided, however, that in any proceeding in which the validity of the petition is at issue, the tribunal considering such issue shall not be limited by the reasons assigned. Such publication shall be in the official organ of the county in the week immediately following the date on which such petition is declared to
be not valid. (c) The power granted to counties in Subparagraphs (a) and (b) above shall not be construed to extend to the following matters or any other matters which the General Assembly by general law has preempted or may hereafter preempt, but such matters shall be the subject of general law, or the subject of local acts of the General Assembly to the extent that the enactment of such local acts is otherwise permitted under this Con stitution:
1. Action affecting any elective county office, the salaries thereof, or the personnel thereof, except the personnel subject to the jurisdiction of the county governing authority.
2. Action affecting the composition, form, procedure for election or appointment, compensation and expenses and allowances in the nature of compensation, of the county governing authority.
3. Action defining any criminal offense or providing for criminal punishment. 4. Action adopting any form of taxation beyond that authorized by law or by this Constitution. 5. Action extending the power of regulation over any business activity regulated by the Public Service Commission beyond that authorized by local or general law or by this Constitution.

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6. Action affecting the exercise of the power of eminent domain. 7. Action affecting any court or the personnel thereof. 8. Action affecting any public school system. (d) The power granted in Subparagraphs (a) and (b) of this Paragraph shall not include the power to take any action affecting the private or civil law governing private or civil relationships, except as is incident to the exercise of an independent governmental power. (e) Nothing in this Paragraph shall affect the provisions of Paragraph II of this Section.
Paragraph II. Salary of County Employees; How Fixed. The governing authority of each county is authorized to fix the salary, compensation and expenses of those employed by such governing authority and to establish and maintain retirement or pen sion systems, insurance, workmen's compensation, and hospitalization benefits for said employees.
Paragraph III. Filing and Publication of Laws. No amendment or revision of any local act made pursuant to Paragraph I of this Section shall become effective until a copy of such amendment or revision, a copy of the required notice of publication, and an affidavit of a duly authorized representative of the newspaper in which such notice was published to the effect that said notice has been published as provided in said Para graphs, has been filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall provide for the publication and distribution of all such amendments and revisions at least annu ally.

SECTION III. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
Paragraph I. General Assembly Authorized to Delegate its Powers. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by law for the self-government of municipalities and to that end is hereby expressly given the authority to delegate its powers so that matters pertaining to municipalities may be dealt with without the necessity of action by the General Assembly. Any powers granted as provided herein shall be exercised subject only to statutes of general application pertaining to municipalities.

SECTION IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Paragraph I. Consolidation of Governments; Submission to Voters. The General Assembly may provide by general law optional systems of consolidated county and municipal government, providing for the organization and the powers and duties of its officers. Such optional systems shall become effective when submitted to the qualified voters of such county and approved by a majority of those voting.
Paragraph II. Supplementary Powers, In addition to and supplementary of any powers now conferred upon and possessed by any county, municipality, or any combi nation thereof, any county, any municipality and any combination of any such political subdivisions may exercise the following powers and provide the following services:
(11 Police and fire protection. (2) Garbage and solid waste collection and disposal. (3) Public health facilities and services; including hospitals, ambulance, emergency rescue services, and animal control. (4) Street and road construction and maintenance; including curbs, sidewalks, street lights and devices to control the flow of traffic on streets and roads constructed by coun ties and municipalities or any combination thereof. (5) Parks, recreational areas, programs and facilities. (6( Storm water and sewage collection and disposal systems. (7) Development, storage, treatment and purification and distribution of water. (8) Public housing.

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(9) Urban redevelopment programs. (10) Public transportation system. (11) Libraries. (12) Terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities. (13) Building, housing, plumbing, and electrical codes. (14) Air Pollution Control; Provided, however, that no City or County may exercise any such powers or provide any such service herein listed inside the boundaries of any other local governments except by contract with the City or County affected unless otherwise provided by any local or special law and no existing local or special laws or provision of this Constitution is intended to be hereby repealed. Each county and municipality, and any combination thereof, shall have the authority to enact ordinances and to contract with each other in pursuance of this Paragraph and for the purpose of carrying out and effectuating the powers herein conferred upon such political subdivisions and in order to provide such services. Any county, municipality, and any combination thereof, or the General Assembly, may provide for the creation of special districts within which the above services, or any portion thereof, shall be provided, and to determine and fix reasonable charges and fees for such services. In addition, the powers of taxation and assessment may be exercised by any county, municipality or any combination thereof, or within any such district, for the above powers and in order to provide such services. The grant of powers to counties and municipalities contained within this Paragraph shall not operate to prohibit the General Assembly by general law from regulating, restricting, limiting or withdrawing the exercise of such powers.
Paragraph III. Taxing Power and Contributions of Counties, Cities and Political Division Restricted. The General Assembly shall not authorize any county, municipal corporation or political division of this State, through taxation, contribution or otherwise, to become a stockholder in any company, corporation or association, or to appropriate money for, or to loan its credit to any corporation, company, association, institution or individual except for purely charitable purposes. This restriction shall not operate to pre vent the support of schools by municipal corporations within their respective limits.
Paragraph IV. Slum Clearance and Redevelopment. The General Assembly may provide by law that any city or town, or any housing authority now or hereafter estab lished, or any county may undertake and carry out slum clearance and redevelopment work, including the acquisition and clearance of areas which are predominantly slum or blighted areas, the preparation of such areas for reuse, and the sale or other disposition of such areas to private enterprise for private uses or to public bodies for public uses. Any such work shall constitute a governmental function undertaken for public purposes, and the powers of taxation and eminent domain may be exercised and public funds expended in furtherance thereof.
Paragraph V. Planning and Zoning. The General Assembly shall have authority to grant the governing authorities of the municipalities and counties authority to pass zoning and planning laws whereby such cities or counties may be zoned or districted for various uses and other or different uses prohibited therein, and regulating the use for which said zones or districts may be set apart, and regulating the plans for development and improvements on real estate therein. Such grant may authorize governing authorities to establish planning and zoning commissions separately or in conjunction with any combination of other counties and municipalities of this State and adjoining states. This Paragraph shall not have the effect of repealing any existing general or local law or county or municipal ordinance relating to planning and zoning in effect and otherwise valid on the effective date of this Constitution, and the authority relative to planning and zoning granted to counties and municipalities prior to the effective date of this Con stitution, either by the 1945 Constitution, as amended, or by general or local law, may continue to be exercised until otherwise provided by general law. Nothing contained within this Constitution shall be deemed or construed to prohibit the General Assembly from acting by general law on the subject matter contained within this Paragraph. Acts

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adopted pursuant to the authority of this Paragraph which provide that they shall apply to counties which fall within a prescribed population classification shall be void unless, at the time of their enactment, two or more counties in this State fall within the pre scribed population classification. Acts adopted pursuant to the authority of this Paragraph which provide that they shall apply to municipalities which fall within a prescribed popu lation classification shall be void unless, at the time of their enactment, two or more municipalities in this State fall within the prescribed population classification.

SECTION V. COUNTY GOVERNMENT; TAXATION POWER
Paragraph I. Power of County Government. The General Assembly may authorize any county to exercise the power of taxation for any public purpose as authorized by general law or by this Constitution, and unless otherwise provided by this Constitution or by law, no levy need state the particular purposes for which the same was made nor shall any taxes collected be allocated for any particular purpose, unless expressly so pro vided by the General Assembly or this Constitution.
Paragraph II. Purposes of Taxation. In addition to such other powers and authority as may be conferred upon any county by this Constitution or by the General Assembly, counties are hereby authorized to exercise the power of taxation for the following purposes which are hereby declared to be public purposes, and expend funds raised by the exercise of said powers for said purposes and such other public purposes as may be authorized by the General Assembly:
1. Pay the expenses of administration of the county government. 2. Acquire, construct, maintain, improve, or aid in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or improvement of public buildings, bridges, parks, recreation areas and facilities, libraries, streets, sidewalks, roads, airports, docks, facilities for mass transit system for the transportation of passengers for hire, and other properties for public use; and to acquire any real property or any interest therein in connection with the foregoing. 3. Provide for the operation of the courts, the maintenance and support of prisoners, and the handling of litigation affecting the county. 4. Establish and conduct public health and sanitation programs and provide for the collection and preservation of records and vital statistics. 5. Establish and maintain a county police department. 6. Provide medical or other care and hospitalization for the indigent sick and to support paupers. 7. Pay county agricultural and home demonstration agents and conduct programs utilizing the services of such agents. 8. Establish and conduct programs of welfare benefits and public assistance as may be provided by law. 9. Provide fire protection for forest lands and conserve natural resources. 10. Provide insurance, retirement and pension benefits, coverage under Federal Old Age and Survivors' Insurance programs, hospitalization benefits, and workmen's compen sation benefits for its officers and employees, their dependents and survivors, and for public school teachers and personnel, their dependents and survivors: Provided that all such payments for public school teachers and personnel, their dependents and survivors, shall be paid from education funds. 11. Establish and maintain a recreation system. 12. To provide for paying the principal and interest of any debt of the county and to provide a sinking fund therefor. 13. To provide for reasonable reserves for public improvements as may be fixed by law. 14. To provide for the support and maintenance of public schools, public education, and activities necessary and incidental thereto, including school lunches, as provided in Article VIII of this Constitution, upon the assessed value of all taxable property within the county, exclusive of any independent school system therein. The grant of powers to counties conteined in this Paragraph and in Paragraph IV

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of this Section shall not operate to prohibit the General Assembly by general law from regulating, restricting, limiting or withdrawing the exercise of such powers, except that the authority of the General Assembly provided herein shall not be construed to authorize the General Assembly to repeal or modify the authority and duty of the governing author ities of counties to levy the tax provided for by subparagraph 14 above.
Paragraph III. Establishment of Taxing Districts. Except as provided in Paragraph II of Section IV herein or under the authority of a general or local law, a county governing authority may not district a county to provide water, sewerage, garbage, electricity, gas, or fire protection services. Such services shall be authorized only by an act of the General Assembly establishing, or authorizing the establishment of, a special district or districts therefor, and authorizing such county to levy a tax only upon the taxable property in such districts for the purpose of constructing and maintaining facilities therefor, condi tioned upon the assent of a majority of the qualified voters of any such proposed district voting in an election for that purpose held as provided by law.
Paragraph IV. Eminent Domain. Any county is hereby authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain for any public purpose.

SECTION VI. CONTRACTS
Paragraph I. Contracts For Use of Public Facilities, (a) The State, State insti tutions, any city, town, municipality or county of this State may contract for any period not exceeding fifty years, with each other or with any public agency, public corporation or authority now or hereafter created for the use by such subdivisions or the residents thereof of any facilities or services of the State, State institutions, any city, town, munici pality, county, public agency, public corporation or authority, provided such contracts shall deal with such activities and transactions as such subdivisions are by law authorized to undertake.
Notwithstanding any other provision of any other Section of any other Article of this Constitution, the General Assembly shall include in each General Appropriations Act in the appropriation payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State, in addi tion to such other items as may be included in such appropriation, and whether or not any other items are included, sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under lease contracts now entered into pursuant to this Paragraph I(a) by and between such department, agency, or institution of the State and any State authority which was created and activated on or before November 8, 1960, which said lease con tracts constitute security for bonds or any other obligations heretofore issued by any such authority. In the event for any reason any such appropriation is not made, then the fiscal officers of the State are hereby authorized and directed to set up on their appropriation accounts in each fiscal year as an appropriation the respective amounts required by each such department, agency, or institution of the State to pay the obligations called for under any such lease contract. The amount of the appropriation in each fiscal year to meet such lease contract obligations as authorized hereunder shall be due and payable to each such department, agency, or institution of the State in each fiscal year to be expended for the purpose of paying the lease contract obligation required under the terms and conditions of such lease contracts and said appropriation shall have the same legal status as if the General Assembly had included the amount of the appropriation in a General Appropriations Act.
(b) Any city, town, municipality or county of this State is empowered, in connection
with any contracts authorized, by the preceding paragraph, to convey to any public agency, public corporation or authority now or hereafter created, existing facilities oper ated by such city, town, municipality or county for the benefit of residents of such subdivi
sions, provided the land, buildings and equipment so conveyed shall not be mortgaged or pledged to secure obligations of any such public agency, public corporation or authority and provided such facilities are to be maintained and operated by such public agency, public corporation or authority for the same purposes for which such facilities were oper-

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ated by such city, town, municipality or county. Nothing in this Section shall restrict the pledging of revenues of such facilities by any public agency, public corporation or authority.
(c) Any city, town, municipality or county of this State, or any combination of the same, may contract with any public agency, public corporation or authority for the care, maintenance and hospitalization of its indigent sick, and may as a part of such contract obligate itself to pay for the cost of acquisition, construction, modernization or repairs of necessary buildings and facilities by such public agency, public corporation or author ity, and provide for the payment of such services and the cost to such public agency, public corporations or authority of acquisition, construction, modernization or repair of buildings and facilities from revenues realized by such city, town, municipality or county from any taxes authorized by the Constitution of this State or revenues derived from any other sources.
Paragraph II. Liability Insurance. The governing authority of each county is hereby authorized in its discretion to purchase liability insurance to cover damages on account of bodily injury or death to any person or damage to property of any person arising by reason of ownership, maintenance, operation or use of any motor vehicle by such county, whether as a result of a governmental undertaking or not, and to pay premiums therefor. The governing authority is hereby authorized to levy a tax for such purpose. In the event of purchasing such insurance, the governmental immunity of the county shall be waived to the extent of the amount of insurance so purchased. Neither the county nor the insurer shall be entitled to plead governmental immunity as a defense and may make only such defense as could be made if the insured were a private person. The county shall be liable only for damages suffered while said insurance is in force. No attempt shall be made in the trial of any action brought against the county to suggest the existence of any insur ance which covers in whole or in part, any judgment or award which may be rendered in favor of the plaintiff. If the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limitation of the insurance, the court shall reduce the amount to a sum equal to the applicable limita tions stated in the policy.

SECTION VII. LIMITATION ON COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL DEBTS
Paragraph I. Debts of Counties and Cities. The debt hereafter incurred by any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of this State except as in this Con stitution provided for, shall never exceed ten per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property therein, and no such county, municipality or division shall incur any new debt except for a temporary loan or loans, to supply casual deficiencies of revenue, not to exceed one-fifth of one per centum of the assessed value of the taxable property therein, without the assent of a majority of the qualified voters of the county, municipal ity or other political subdivision voting in an election for that purpose to be held as pre scribed by law; and provided further that all laws, charter provisions and ordinances here tofore passed or enacted providing special registration of the voters of counties, municipal corporations and other political subdivisions of this State to pass upon the issuance, of bonds by such counties, municipal corporations and other political subdivisions of this State are hereby declared to be null and void; and the General Assembly shall hereafter have no power to pass or enact any law providing for such special registration, but the validity of any and all bond issues by such counties, municipal corporations or other polit ical subdivisions made prior to January 1, 1945, shall not be affected hereby; provided, that any county or municipality of this State may accept and use funds granted by the Federal Government, or any agency thereof, to aid in financing the cost of architectural, engineering, economic investigations, studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other action preliminary to the construction of public works, and where the funds so used for the purposes specified are to be repaid within a period of ten years.
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of paying the whole or part of the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; to contract for the repayment thereof and to issue notes or other like instruments as evidence of the obligation to repay the debt so contracted without being subject to any limit as to amount of such debt so created and without the necessity of approval thereof by the qualified voters of that county; provided nevertheless that the debt shall be payable in one or more equal installments, one of which shall fall due at least each year, but which may fall due each month, the last of which shall mature not more than seven years from the date of creation and shall not bear interest in excess of five (5%) per cent per annum on unpaid principal; and a tax shall be levied on the taxable property of the county as may be needed to repay such debt so created; provided, however, that no county shall be empowered to create debt under the provisions of this paragraph for the purposes of a property valuation and equalization program until such program and all contracts to be entered into pursuant thereto shall have been approved by the State Revenue Commissioner, and until such county shall have entered into an agreement with the State Revenue Commissioner that such program shall be carried out in accordance with such Rules and Regulations pertaining to such programs as may be promulgated by the Commissioner.
All existing local constitutional amendments adopted prior to November 5, 1974, relating to maximum bond debt limitation shall continue to be of full force and effect and shall not be affected by this Paragraph.
Paragraph II. Levy of Taxes to Pay Bonds. Any county, municipal corporation or political division of this State which shall incur any bonded indebtedness under the provi sions of this Constitution, shall at or before the time of so doing, provide for the assess ment and collection of an annual tax sufficient in amount to pay the principal and interest of said debt, within thirty years from the date of the incurring of said indebtedness.

Paragraph III. Additional Debt Authorized, When. In addition to the debt author ized in Paragraph I of this Section, to be created by any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of this State, a debt may be incurred by any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of this State, in excess of seven per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property therein, upon the following conditions: Such additional debt, whether incurred at one or more times, shall not exceed in the aggregate, three per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property in such county, munici pality, or political subdivision; such additional debt shall be payable in equal installments within the five years next succeeding the issuance of the evidences of such debt; there shall be levied by the governing authorities of such county, municipality or political sub division prior to the issuance of such additional debt, a tax upon all of the taxable prop erty within such county, municipality or political subdivision collectable annually, suffi cient to pay in full the principal and interest of such additional debt when as due; such tax shall be in addition to and separate from all other taxes levied by such taxing authori ties, and the collections from such tax shall be kept separate and shall be held, used and applied solely for the payment of the principal and interest of such additional indebtedness; authority to create such additional indebtedness shall first have been authorized by the General Assembly; the creation of such additional indebtedness shall have been first authorized by a vote of the reoistered voters of such county, municipality or political subdivision at an election held for such purpose, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and of the then existing laws for the creation of a debt by counties, municipal corporations, and political subdivisions of this State, all of which provisions, including those for calling, advertising, holding and determining the result of, such election and the votes necessary to authorize the creation of an indebted ness, are hereby made applicable to an election held for the purpose of authorizing such additional indebtedness.
Paragraph IV. Temporary Loans Authorized; Conditions. In addition to the obli
gations hereinbefore allowed, each county, municipality, political subdivision of the State authorized to levy taxes, and county board of education, is given the authority to make temporary loans between January 1st and December 31st in each year to pay expenses

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for such year, upon the following conditions: The aggregate amount of all such loans of such county, municipality, political subdivision or county Board of Education outstand ing at any one time shall not exceed 75% of the total gross income of such county, munici pality, political subdivision or county Board of Education, from taxes collected by such county, municipality, political subdivision or county Board of Education in the last pre ceding year. Such loans shall be payable on or before December 31st of the calendar year in which such loan is made. No loan may be made in any year under the provisions of this Paragraph when there is a loan then unpaid which was made in a prior year under the provisions of this Paragraph. Each such loan shall be first authorized by resolution fixing the terms of such loan adopted by a majority vote of the governing body of such county, city, political subdivision or county Board of Education, at a meeting legally held, and such resolution shall appear upon the minutes of such meeting. No such county, municipality, subdivision or county Board of Education shall incur in any one calendar year, an aggregate of such temporary loans and other contracts or obligations for current expenses in excess of the total anticipated revenue of such county, municipality, subdivi sion, or county Board of Education for such calendar year, or issue in one calendar year notes, warrants or other evidences of such indebtedness in a total amount in excess of such anticipated revenue for such year.
SECTION VIII. REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Paragraph I. Revenue Anticipation Obligations. Revenue anticipation obligations may be issued by any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of this State, to provide funds for the purchase or construction, in whole or in part, of any revenueproducing facility which such county, municipal corporation or political subdivision is authorized by the Act of the General Assembly approved March 31, 1937, known as "The Revenue Certificate Laws of 1937," as amended by the Act approved March 14, 1939, to construct and operate, or to provide funds to extend, repair or improve any such exist ing facility, and to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems, together with all necessary appurtenances thereof. Such revenue anticipation obligations shall be payable, as to principal and interest, only from revenue produced by revenue-producing facilities of the issuing political subdivisions, and shall not be deemed debts of, or to create debts against, the issuing political subdivisions within the meaning of this paragraph or any other of this Constitution. This authority shall apply only to revenue anticipation obligations issued to provide funds for the pur chase, construction, extension, repair or improvement of such facilities and undertakings as are specifically authorized and enumerated by said Act of 1937, as amended by said Act of 1939; and to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems, together with all necessary appurtenances thereof; provided further any revenue certificates issued to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems shall, before being undertaken, be authorized by a majority of those voting at an election held for the purpose in the county, municipal corporation or political subdivision affected, and provided further that a major ity of the registered voters of such county, municipal corporation or political subdivision affected shall vote in said election, the election for such to be held in the same manner as is used in issuing bonds of such county, municipal corporation or political subdivision and the said elections shall be called and provided for by officers in charge of the fiscal affairs of said county, municipal corporation or political subdivision affected; and no such issuing political subdivision of the State shall exercise the power of taxation for the pur pose of paying the principal or interest of any such revenue anticipation obligations or any part thereof.
Provided that after a favorable election has been held as set forth above, if municipal ities, counties or other political subdivisions shall purchase, construct, or operate such electric or gas utility plants from the proceeds of said revenue certificates, and extend their services beyond the limits of the county in which the municipality or political sub division is located, then its services rendered and property located outside said county shall be subject to taxation and regulation as are privately owned and operated utilities.

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The General Assembly is authorized to create an instrumentality and department of the State of Georgia to be known as the Brunswick Ports Authority, and to provide for its powers and functions. Act number 314 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 1023) as amended by House Bill number 1053 of the General Assem bly of 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 82) is hereby ratified and confirmed, so that the said Acts shall have the same force and effect as if they had been enacted subsequent to the amendment adopted November 8, 1960, to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of 1945; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prevent the General Assembly from amending said Acts, so as to add and enlarge powers of the Authority.
Paragraph II. Revenue Obligations Authorized. The development of trade, com merce, industry and employment opportunities is hereby declared to be a public purpose vital to the welfare of the people of this State. The General Assembly may create Devel opment Authorities to promote and further such purposes or may authorize the creation of such an Authority by any county or municipal corporation or combinations thereof under such uniform terms and conditions as it may deem necessary. The General Assem bly may exempt from taxation Development Authority obligations, properties, activities or income and may authorize the issuance of Revenue Obligations by such Authorities which shall not constitute an indebtedness of the State within the meaning of Section VII of this Article.
The General Assembly may provide for the validation of any Revenue Obligations authorized, and that such validation shall thereafter be incontestable and conclusive.
Paragraph III. Refunding Bonds. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to create a commission and to vest such commission with the power to secure all necessary information and to approve or disapprove the issuance of bonds for the purpose of refund ing any bonded indebtedness of any county, municipality or political subdivision of this State issued prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1945, including the authority to approve or disapprove the amount and terms of such refunding bonds, together with such other powers as to the General Assembly may seem proper, but not in conflict with the provisions of the Constitution. Such refunding bonds shall be authorized only where such county, municipality or political subdivision has not the funds available to meet the payment of outstanding bonded indebtedness through failure to levy and collect the required taxes, or through failure to maintain the required sinking fund for such bonds. The General Assembly may approve the issuance of the said refunding bonds under the conditions stated. Such refunding bonds shall not, together with all other outstanding bonded indebtedness, exceed the limits fixed by this Constitution for the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness which may be issued by such county, municipality, or political subdivision and shall be otherwise governed by all of the terms and provisions of this Constitution. No bonds shall be issued under this paragraph to refund any bonds issued after the adoption of the Constitution of 1945.
Paragraph IV. Refunding Bonds to Reduce Bonded Indebtedness. The General Assembly is further authorized to give to the said Commission the power and authority to approve or disapprove the issuance of bonds to refund any outstanding bonded indebtedness of any county, municipality or political subdivision now or hereafter issued, for the purpose of reducing the amount payable, principal or interest, on such bonded indebtedness, and upon the condition that, the issuance of such refunding bonds will reduce the amounts payable upon such outstanding bonds, principal or interest. Such refunding bonds shall replace such outstanding bonded indebtedness. The said Commis sion shall have the authority to approve or disapprove the terms of any such proposed refunding bonds. The General Assembly may authorize the issuance of such refunding bonds issued for the said purpose, when approved by the said Commission and authorized by the governing authority of such county, municipality or subdivision, without an elec tion by the qualified voters as otherwise required, but in all other respects such refunding bonds shall comply with the provisions of this Constitution.
Paragraph V. 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

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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 subdivision or by such other authority as has been created to hold and manage such sinking fund, in the bonds of such county, municipality or subdivision, and in bonds or obligations of the State of Georgia, of the counties and cities thereof and of the government of the United States, of subsidiary corporations of the Federal Government fully guaranteed by such government, 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 convicted, 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.
ARTICLE X. RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

SECTION I. RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
Paragraph I. Teacher Retirement System Taxation For. The powers of taxation may be exercised by the State through the General Assembly and by counties and munici palities, for the purpose of paying pensions and other benefits and costs under a teacher retirement system or systems; provided no indebtedness against the State shall ever be created for the purpose herein stated in excess of the taxes lawfully levied each fiscal year under Acts of the General Assembly authorized hereunder.
Paragraph II. Retirement System for Employees. The General Assembly is author ized to establish an actuarially sound retirement system for employees under a merit system.
Paragraph III. Public School Employees Retirement System. The General Assem bly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the creation of an actuarially sound, parti cipating retirement system for all employees of public schools who are not covered by the Teachers' Retirement System including, but not limited to, school bus drivers, school lunch-room personnel, school maintenance personnel and school custodial personnel. The General Assembly is further authorized to provide in said Act creating such retirement system, or in any amendatory Acts thereto, for the expenditure of State funds and the funds of county and independent boards of education in support of said retirement system, in such manner as the General Assembly shall determine.
Paragraph IV. Firemen's Pension System. The powers of taxation may be exercised by the State through the General Assembly, and the counties and municipalities, for the purpose of paying pensions and other benefits and costs under a firemen's pension system or systems. The taxes so levied may be collected by such firemen's pension system or systems and disbursed therefrom by authority of the General Assembly for the purposes herein authorized.
Paragraph V. Increased Retirement Benefits Authorized, (a) Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law, from time to time, for the increase of retirement or other benefits of retired persons who have retired or who retire in the future pursuant to any retrement system, annuity and benefit fund system, pension system or any similar system, which such system was created by law and such law provided that such system

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be funded wholly or partly from fines and forfeitures. No formerly retired person shall receive any greater benefits than those benefits provided by law to be received upon retirement by members of the system who have not retired, nor shall any such formerly retired person receive any increased benefits unless all formerly retired persons entitled to receive such increased benefits participate pro rata therein.
(b) Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law, from time to time, for the increase of retirement or pension benefits of retired public schoolteachers who retired pursuant to a retirement or pension system of a county, municipality or local board of education. The General Assembly shall be authorized to expend State funds for such pur poses in such manner and pursuant to such terms and conditions as the General Assembly may provide by law.
(c) Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law, from time to time, for the increase of retirement or pension benefits of retired persons who retired pursuant to any retirement system, annuity and benefit fund, pension system or any similar system here tofore or hereafter created by law to which the General Assembly appropriates funds. The General Assembly shall be authorized to appropriate funds for the purpose of increas ing the retirement or pension benefits of such retired persons.

SECTION II. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS
Paragraph I. Authorization. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitu tion, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a program or pro grams of loans, scholarships and grants, and the insuring of loans and payment of interest on loans to citizens of this State for educational purposes. The General Assembly is authorized to provide for all matters relative to such programs. Taxes may be levied and public funds expended for such purposes.
Paragraph II. Grants for Education. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the General Assembly may by law provide for grants of State, county or municipal funds to citizens of the State for educational purposes, in discharge of all obli gation of the State to provide adequate education for its citizens.
Paragraph III. State Medical Education Board. There is hereby created a board to be known as the State Medical Education Board to consist of five members, one of whom shall be the President of the Medical Association of Georgia, one of whom shall be the immediate past President of the Medical Association of Georgia, and three mem bers to be appointed by the Governor, who shall be qualified electors of the State of Georgia. The members of the board in office on the effective date of this Constitution shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Thereafter the Governor shall appoint three members for a term of four years, and shall appoint the President and the immediate past President of the Medical Association of Georgia pursuant to their position and office in those respective capacities. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term.
The members of the Board shall receive such compensation and allowances as pro vided by law for attending meetings of the board or in traveling elsewhere in the dis charge of their duties requiring their absence from their respective places of abode, same to be paid upon the approval of the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Board, out of any funds made available to said Board.
The secretary of the Board shall be whosoever is serving as the secretary of the Board of Regents, who shall keep the records and minutes of the proceedings of the Board and who shall also keep the books, records and accounts of the Board, and whose compensation as senretary of this Board shall be fixed by the Board. The secretary shall prepare and countersign all checks, vouchers and warrants drawn upon the funds of the Board, and the same shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board. The senretary shall also be the treasurer of the Board and shall keep an account for all the funds of the Board, and

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shall execute and file with the Board a surety bond in the sum of $10,000.00, payable to the State of Georgia, and conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties and that he shall properly account for all funds coming into his hands as such secretary, the premium on such bond to be paid out of the funds of the Board.
The board may employ clerical assistance as is required and needed. The board shall elect a chairman and also a vice-chairman to serve in the absence or inability of the chairman. The board shall maintain an office at the Medical College of Georgia, and shall meet at the said office or elsewhere at least once each quarter at such time as may be fixed by the board. Special meetings shall be held upon call of the chairman. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the board shall keep full, complete and permanent minutes and records of all its proceedings and actions. It shall be the duty of the board to receive and pass upon, allow or disallow all appli cations for loans or scholarships made by students who are bona fide citizens and residents of the State of Georgia and who desire to become doctors of medicine and who are accept able for enrollment in a qualified four-year medical school. The purpose of such loans shall be to enable such applicants to obtain a standard four-year medical education which will qualify them to become licensed, practicing physicians within the State of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the board to make a careful and full investigation of the ability, character and qualifications of each applicant and determine his fitness to become the recipient of such loan or scholarship, and for that purpose the board may propound such examination to each applicant which it deems proper, and the said board may prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper to carry out the purpose and intention of this Paragraph. The investigation of the applicant shall include an investigation of the ability of the applicant, or of the parents of such applicant, to pay his own tuition at such a medical school and the board in granting such loans and scholar ships shall give preference to qualified applicants who, or whose parents, are unable to pay the applicant's tuition at such a medical school. The said board shall have authority to grant to each applicant deemed by the board to be qualified to receive the same, a loan or scholarship for the purpose of acquiring a medical education as herein provided for, upon such terms and conditions to be imposed by the board as provided for in this Paragraph. Applicants who are granted loans or scholarships by the Board shall receive a loan or scholarship not to exceed $10,000.00 to any one applicant to be paid at such time and in such manner as may be determined by the Board with which to defray the tuition and other expenses of any such applicant in any responsible, accepted and accredited fouryear medical college or school in the United States. The loans and scholarship herein provided shall not exceed the sums herein stated, but they may be prorated in such man ner as to pay to the medical college or school to which any applicant is admitted and such funds as are required by that college or school, and the balance to be paid direct to the applicant; all of which shall be under such terms and conditions as may be provided under rules and regulations of the Board. The said loans or scholarships to be granted to each applicant shall be based upon the condition that the full amount thereof shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in cash in full with 4% interest from the date of each payment by the State on such loan or scholarship, same to be payable annually, the first annual payment to be due on or before one year from the date the applicant completes his internship, or same may be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant by practicing his profession at some place within the State of Georgia to be approved by the board. One-fifth of the loan or scholarship, together with interest thereon, shall be credited to the applicant for each year of practicing his profession in a community of 10,000 population or less, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such decennial census, or at Milledgeville State Hospital, Gracewood State School and Hospital, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdic tion of the State Department of Human Resources or at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections, and no annual interest on the scholarship loan shall be paid during such practice or service. Credit for practice at Milledgeville State Hospital, Gracewood State School and Hospital, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Human

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Resources or at any of the above facilities of the State Board of Corrections, shall he retroactive and shall apply to any applicants engaging in such practice at any time. In the event an applicant has repaid any part of such loan or scholarship for which he would otherwise have received credit for service, he shall be repaid whatever sum is necessary
to take into consideration the credit he would have received. After the third full year of practice or services within this State as herein provided, but not before, the said appli
cant shall be privileged, entirely at the discretion of the Board, to pay off the balance of the scholarship or loan, together with accrued interest thereon, and upon such payment shall be relieved from further obligations under his contract for loan or scholarship.
Each applicant before being granted a loan or scholarship shall enter into a contract with the State of Georgia, agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the loan or scholarship shall be granted to him, which said contract shall include such terms and provisions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this Paragraph, and the form thereof shall be prepared and approved by the Attorney-General of this State, and shall be signed by the chairman of the board, countersigned by the secretary and shall be signed by the applicant. For the purposes of this Paragraph the disabilities of minority of all applicants granted loans or scholarships hereunder shall be and the same are hereby removed and the said applicants are declared to be of full lawful age for the purpose of entering into the contract hereinabove provided for, and such contract so executed by an applicant is hereby declared to be a valid and binding contract the same as though the said applicant were of the full age of 18 years and upward. The board is hereby vested with full and complete authority and power to sue in its own name any applicant for any balance due the board on any such contract.
It shall be the duty of the board to contact and make inquiry of such of the four-year medical colleges and schools as herein provided as it deems proper, and make such arrangements and enter into such contracts, within the limitations as to cost as herein provided, for the admission of students granted loans or scholarships by the board, such contracts to be approved by the Attorney-General of this State, and the money obligations of such contract as made by the board with any such colleges shall be paid for out of funds to be provided by law for such purposes, and all students granted loans or scholar ships shall attend a medical school with which the board has entered into a contract, or any accredited four-year medical school or college in which said applicant may obtain admission, and which is approved by the board.
The board shall have authority to cancel any contract made between it and any appli cant for loans or scholarships upon cause deemed sufficient by the board. And the board shall have authority to cancel such contracts which it may lawfully cancel made with any of the colleges or schools as herein provided.
All payments of funds for loans or scholarships hereunder shall be made by requisi tion of the board signed by the chairman and the secretary directed to the auditor of public accounts, who shall thereupon issue a warrant on the treasury of the State of Georgia for the amount fixed in the requisition and payable to the person designated thereon, which said warrant upon presentation shall be paid by the Director, Fiscal Divi sion, Department of Administrative Services, or such other officer as may be designated by law, out of any funds appropriated by the legislature for the purposes provided for under this Paragraph.
All funds made available to the board by Act of the legislature for the purpose of defraying expenses of the board and the salaries of its secretary and employees shall be paid over and received by the treasurer of this board and by him deposited in some solvent bank within the State of Georgia, selected by the board, and such funds may be drawn and expended by check or warrant signed by the chairman and attested by
the secretary. The board shall make a biennial report to the legislature of its activities, loans or
scholarships granted, names of persons to whom granted and the institutions attended by those receiving the same, the location of the applicants who have received their edu cation and become licensed physicians and surgeons within this State as a result of the said loans and/or scholarships, and where they are practicing, and shall make a full report of all its expenditures for salaries and expenses incurred hereunder.
It is the purpose and intent of this Paragraph to bring about an adequate supply

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of doctors of medicine in the more sparsely populated areas of the State of Georgia by increasing the number of medical students from Georgia in the various medical schools, and inducing a sufficient number of the graduates from medical schools to return to Georgia and practice their profession, thus affording adequate medical care to the people of Georgia.
Paragraph IV. State Dental Education Board. There shall be a State Dental Edu cation Board of Georgia, which is authorized to grant loans or scholarships to students who are citizens and residents of the State of Georgia, and who desire to become dentists. The appointment of members of said State Dental Education Board of Georgia, their qual ifications, terms of office, powers, duties, functions and authority; and the provision of funds to carry out the purposes provided for herein shall be as enacted and appropriated by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia.
Paragraph V. State Scholarship Commission. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law a State Scholarship Commission to be authorized and empowered to activate, inaugurate and conduct a program to provide for the granting of scholarships to students desiring to study courses in the para-medical, professional or educational fields. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide for the duties, powers, authority, jurisdiction and composition of any such commission and is authorized to provide for all other matters relative to the purposes provided for herein.
Paragraph VI. Mental Health Scholarships. The Commissioner of Human Resources, with the approval of the Board of Human Resources, is hereby authorized to extend scholarships to physicians and other personnel to take post graduate courses in the various schools and clinics in the United States so as to enable them to be better qualified in the diagnosis, care and treatment of mental illness. As a prerequisite to the grant of such scholarship, the recipient thereof must agree to actively enage in the prac tice of his profession in a hospital operated by the State of Georgia, under the supervision of the State of Georgia, or at some place approved by the authority granting the scholar ship, on the basis of one year of service for each year of training received. The remedies for the enforcing of service required shall be the same as provided for medical grants and scholarships and such other remedies as may be provided by law.
Paragraph VII. Board of Regents Scholarships. The Board of Regents of the Uni versity System of Georgia shall have the authority to grant to qualified students, who are citizens and bona fide residents of the State of Georgia and who would not otherwise have available the funds necessary to obtain an education, such scholarships as are neces sary for them to complete programs of study offered by institutions of the University System of Georgia, with the exception of the program leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The terms and conditions thereof shall be prescribed and regulated by the Board of Regents but shall include the condition that recipients of such scholarships shall, upon the completion of their programs of study, reside in the State of Georgia and engage in activities for which they were prepared through the scholarships for a period of one year for each $1,000 received. The General Assembly shall appropriate such funds to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as it sees fit in order to carry out the purposes of this provision.
It shall be the duty of the Board of Regents to receive and pass upon, allow or dis allow, all applications for scholarships; to contract, increase, decrease, terminate and otherwise regulate all grants for scholarships; and to manage, operate, and control all funds appropriated for this purpose.
Paragraph VIII. Scholarships for Prospective Teachers. The State Board of Edu cation shall have the authority to grant to citizens who are interested in becoming teach ers and who are bona fide residents of the State of Georgia such scholarships as are neces sary for them to complete programs of study in preparation for teaching. The terms and conditions thereof shall be prescribed and regulated by the State Board of Education but shall include the condition that recipients of such scholarships shall, upon the completion of their programs of study, teach in the public schools of Georgia for a period of one

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year for each $1,000 received, and include the further provision that any person using any such scholarship shall teach in the public schools of Georgia for at least three years in any event.
The General Assembly shall have the authority to appropriate such funds to the State Board of Education as it deems wise and proper to carry out the purposes of this provision.
It shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to receive and pass upon, allow or disallow all applications for scholarships for teachers, to contract, increase, decrease, terminate and otherwise regulate all grants for scholarships; and to manage, operate and control all funds appropriated for this purpose.
Paragraph IX. State Participation in Federal Educational Programs. The Gen eral Assembly is hereby authorized to appropriate funds to any State department or other State agency for the purpose of being used to obtain funds from the Federal Government for educational scholarships, educational loans and other educational purposes and all such State departments and other State agencies shall be authorized to use the funds so appropriated and the funds received from the Federal Government for the purposes authorized and directed by the Federal Government in making such funds available.
Paragraph X. Scholarships Financed from State Agency Funds. State depart ments and agencies of the State government of Georgia shall have the authority to dis burse State funds to match federal funds in order to provide qualified employees with educational scholarships and for use in other federal education programs but shall include the condition that personnel to whom the scholarships are extended must, as a prerequi site thereto agree to work for the department or agency granting the scholarships for at least one year for each year spent in study or refund the money received for such scholarships pro rata. The terms and conditions thereof shall be prescribed and regulated by the various departments and agencies granting the scholarships. Provided further that no additional appropriation shall be made by the General Assembly to finance such scholarships, but the same shall be financed from the regular appropriations to the vari ous State departments and State agencies. It shall be the duty of the various State departments and State agencies to receive and pass upon, allow or disallow all applica tions for scholarships in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by them; to contract, increase, decrease, terminate and otherwise regulate all grants for scholarships; and to manage, operate and to control all funds used for this purpose.
Paragraph XI. Scholarships to Children of Law Enforcement Officers, Firemen, Etc. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a program to grant scholarships or other assistance to the children of law enforcement officers, firemen and prison guards, who are permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to enable such children to acquire an education beyond the 12th grade, or to enable such children to attend a vocational-technical school. The General Assembly shall be further authorized to provide by law for the terms and conditions for granting such scholarships or other assistance and shall provide that the program established in pursuance of this Paragraph shall be administered by the State Scholarship Commission or the Higher Education Assistance Corporation, as the General Assembly shall determine. The General Assembly is hereby further authorized to appropriate any funds it deems necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Paragraph.
The General Assembly is hereby authorized and empowered to appropriate any amount of funds it deems necessary for the purposes of implementing any Act which becomes law as authorized by this Paragraph.
Paragraph XII. Vocational Rehabilitation Grants. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, whenever the State Board of Vocational Education may be entitled to receive Federal funds made available under the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, 29 United States Code, Chapter 4, or any amendment thereto, said Board shall be authorized to receive and administer such funds in accordance with the terms of the grant, and where the grant so provides, may disburse said funds to non-profit corporations or associations which are engaged solely in the vocational rehabilitation of disabled persons provided, however, that nothing in this Paragraph shall be construed to authorize the

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expenditure of any State funds until the same shall have been appropriated by the Gen eral Assembly.
Paragraph XIII. Tuition Grants to Children of Certain Prisoners of War. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for tuition grants to qualified students, who are children of certain United States servicemen as hereinafter provided, to enable them to complete programs of study offered in the educational institutions of this State. The tuition grants shall apply to children of servicemen who were bona fide residents of this State at the time of their entry into the Armed Forces and who are certified by the United States Department of Defense or the United States Veterans Administration as missing in action for more than 90 days or captured in line of duty by a hostile force or forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign power since 26 March 1964; provided, however, that this shall not include any serviceman who is not in fact missing in action, but is missing because of unlawful actions on his part. The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to children born to any serviceman after his missing in action status is clarified or after his release from prison. The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to children of any servicemen who were discharged under other than honorable conditions. The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to the children of any servicemen who are eligible for federal benefits under the provi sions of Chapter 31, Title 38, U. S. Code Annotated (Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation); Chapter 34, Title 38, U. S. Code Annotated (Veterans Educational Assistance); or Chapter 35, Title 38, U. S. Code Annotated (Veterans War Orphans Educational Assistance Act). The recipients of such tuition grants must attend institutions within the University System of Georgia or vocational training institutions administered by the State Board of Education. The educational assistance to children of servicemen under the provisions of this Paragraph shall cover a period not in excess of 36 months (or the equivalent thereof in part-time training). The educational assistance to children of servicemen under the provisions of this Paragraph shall begin on the eighteenth birthday of such children or the successful completion of secondary schooling, whichever occurs first, and end on their twenty-sixth birthday. The term "child" or "children" shall include individuals who are married. The Georgia State Scholarship Commission and the State Board of Education are hereby charged with the administration of this Paragraph and may promulgate neces sary rules, regulations and procedures to carry out the purposes of this Paragraph. The General Assembly shall appropriate the necessary funds for said tuition grants.
Paragraph XIV. Direct Loans for Students, (a) The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a program of guaranteed student loans and for the pay ment of interest on such loans, which loans shall be used for the purpose of acquiring an education beyond the twelfth (12th) grade. The General Assembly is authorized to create an authority, a corporation or other entity for the purpose of administering any such law. Such law shall provide the agencies which may participate in any such loan program which may include commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associa tions, life insurance companies, credit unions, and retirement and pension systems. Such law shall provide a maximum rate of interest which may be charged for such loans and shall provide a portion of such interest which will be paid by the State. State funds may be expended for such purposes and the General Assembly is hereby authorized to appro priate money therefor. The General Assembly is also authorized to provide that contribu tions for the purposes provided herein shall be deductible for State income tax purposes. The General Assembly is also authorized to provide for such tax exemptions as shall be deemed advisable in connection with such program. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide for all other matters relative to the purposes provided for herein.
(b) The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of making direct loans to students in order to allow such students to acquire an education beyond the 12th grade. The amount of such revenue bonds that may be outstanding at any one time, the interest rates, terms and conditions associated with the issuance of such bonds and all other matters relating to the issuance of such bonds shall be as the General Assembly shall provide by law. Such bonds shall be retired by the proceeds derived from the repayment of such student loans plus the

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interest, which may be such rate or rates as the General Assembly shall determine, on such loans in such manner and under such terms and conditions as the General Assembly shall determine. To the extent necessary to secure the issuance and sale of such bonds, such bonds may be retired from State funds in such manner as the General Assembly shall determine, any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding.
Paragraph XV. Grants and Scholarships to College Students. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by law for grants or scholarships to citizens of Georgia who are students attending colleges or universities in this State which are not branches of the University System of Georgia. The General Assembly shall provide the procedures under which such grants or scholarships shall be made and is authorized to provide appro priations for such purposes.
ARTICLE XI. THE LAWS OF GENERAL OPERATION
IN FORCE IN THIS STATE

SECTION I.
Paragraph I. Supreme Law. The laws of general operation in this State are, first: As the Supreme law: The Constitution of the United States, the laws of the United States in pursuance thereof and all treaties made under the authority of the United States.
Paragraph II. Second in Authority. Second: As next in authority thereto: This Con stitution.
Paragraph III. Third in Authority. Third: In subordination to the foregoing: All laws now of force in this State, not inconsistent with this Constitution shall remain of force until the same are modified or repealed by the General Assembly.
Paragraph IV. Local and Private Acts. Local and private acts passed for the benefit of counties, cities, towns, corporations and private persons, not inconsistent with the Supreme law, nor with this Constitution and which have not expired nor been repealed, shall have the force of Statute law, subject to judicial decision as to their validity when passed, and to any limitations imposed by their own terms.
Paragraph V. Proceedings of Courts Confirmed. All judgments, decrees, orders, and other proceedings, of the several courts of this State, heretofore made within the limits of their several jurisdictions, are hereby ratified and affirmed, subject only to reversal by motion for a new trial, appeal, bill of review or other proceedings, in conform ity with the law of force when they were made.
ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
SECTION I.

Paragraph I. Proposals to amend the Constitution; new Constitution; submission to people. A new Constitution or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by the General Assembly or by a constitutional convention. The proposal by the General Assembly to provide for a new Constitution or to amend this Constitution shall originate as a resolution in either the Senate or the House of Representatives and, if approved by two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly in a roll call vote, such proposal shall be entered on the Journals of each branch with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon. Any proposal to amend this Constitution or any proposal for a new Constitution may be amended or repealed by the same General Assembly which adopted such proposal by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly in a roll call vote entered on their respective Jour nals, if such action is taken at least two months prior to the date of the election at which such proposal is to be submitted.
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determine whether a proposed amendment is general, and if not general, shall determine what political subdivision or subdivisions are directly affected by such proposed amend ment. If a proposed amendment is general, it shall be published, as provided by law in full, once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted, in one newspaper of gen eral circulation in each Congressional District of the State. If such proposed amendment is not general, it shall be published, as provided by law, in full, once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted, in one newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the directly affected political subdivision or subdivisions are located. In the event no such newspaper is located in such county, a newspaper in an adjoining county shall be used. A proposal for a new Constitution shall be published in the same manner as proposed general amendments.
Any proposed amendment which is general or a proposal for a new Constitution shall be submitted to the people of the entire State at the next general election which is held in the even-numbered years, and if ratified by a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon, such amendment shall become a part of this Constitution or shall become the new Constitution, as the case may be. A proposed amendment which is not general shall be submitted at the next general elec tion which is held in the even-numbered years, but shall only be submitted to the people of the political subdivision or subdivisions directly affected. The votes of the electors in each political subdivision affected shall be counted separately in determining whether such proposed amendment is ratified, and it must be ratified by a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon in each such polit
ical subdivision before it shall become a part of this Constitution. The General Assembly, in the resolution, shall state the language to be used in submitting the proposed amend ment or proposal for a new Constitution. When more than one amendment is submitted at the same time, they shall be so submitted as to enable the electors to vote on each amendment separately. A proposal for a revision of an Article or a new Article may be submitted as a single amendment. A proposal for a revision of an Article or a new Article and related changes in one or more other Articles may be submitted as a single amend ment.
Paragraph II. Convention, How Called. No convention of the people shall be called by the General Assembly to revise, amend or change this Constitution, unless by the concurrence of two-thirds of all members of each house of the General Assembly. The representation in said convention shall be based on population as near as practicable. This Constitution shall not be revised, amended, or changed by the Convention until the proposed revision, amendment, or change has been submitted and ratified by the people in the manner provided for submission and ratification of amendments proposed by the General Assembly.
Paragraph III. Veto Not Permitted. The Governor shall not have the right to veto any proposal by the General Assembly to provide a new Constitution or to amend this Constitution.
Paragraph IV. Effective date of amendments Unless the amendment itself shall provide otherwise, an amendment to this Constitution shall become effective on the first day of January following its ratification.
ARTICLE XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION I. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Paragraph I. Continuation of Officers. Except as otherwise provided in this Con stitution, the officers of the State and all political subdivisions thereof now existing shall continue in the exercise of their functions and duties subject to the provisions of laws applicable thereto and subject to the provisions of this Constitution.

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Paragraph II. Amendments Continued as Part of This Constitution. Amendments to the Constitution of 1877 which were continued in force and effect by Article VII, Section X, Paragraph I of the Constitution of 1945, and which are in force and effect on the effective date of this Constitution shall continue in force and effect as part of this Constitution. Amendments to the Constitution of 1945 which did not directly affect the whole State and which were required to be ratified in a particular subdivision or subdivisions as well as in the State as a whole, which are in force and effect on the effective date of this Constitution shall continue in force and effect as part of this Con stitution. Amendments to the Constitution of 1945 which were ratified pursuant to the provisions of an amendment to Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I ratified at the 1952 general election and found in Georgia Laws 1951, page 681, which are in force and effect on the effective date of this Constitution shall continue in force and effect as part of this Constitution. Amendments to the Constitution of 1945 which were ratified subse quent to 1956 but which were not ratified as general amendments, which are in force and effect on the effective date of this Constitution shall continue in force and effect as part of this Constitution. Amendments to the Constitution of 1945 which were ratified subsequent to 1956 and which were ratified as general amendments but which by their terms applied principally to a particular political subdivision or subdivisions, which are in force and effect on the effective date of this Constitution shall continue in force and effect as part of this Constitution. Amendments of the same type provided for in the immediately preceding two sentences of this Paragraph which were ratified at the same time this Constitution was ratified shall continue in force and effect as part of this Con stitution.
Paragraph III. Special Commission Created. Amendments to the Constitution of 1945 other than those covered in the last sentence of Paragraph II which were ratified at the same time this Constitution was ratified shall be incorporated and made a part of this Constitution as provided in this Paragraph. There is hereby created a commission to be composed of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representa tives, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State and the Legislative Counsel, which is hereby authorized and directed to incorporate such amendments into this Constitution at the places deemed most appropriate to the commission. The commission shall make only such changes in the language of this Constitution and of such amendments as are necessary to properly incorporate such amendments into this Constitution and shall com plete its duties prior to January 1, 1977. The commission shall deliver to the Secretary of State this Constitution with those amendments incorporated therein and such docu ment shall be the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976. In order that the commis sion may perform its duties this Paragraph shall become effective as soon as it has been officially determined that this Constitution has been ratified. The commission shall stand abolished upon the completion of its duties.
Paragraph IV. Effective Date. Except as provided in Paragraph III of this Section, this Constitution shall become effective on January 1, 1977.

Section 2. The above proposed new Constitution of Georgia 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 new Constitu tion shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the proposed new Constitution be ratified as the new Constitution of the State of Georgia?"
( ) NO All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the new Constitution shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the new Constitution shall vote "No". If such proposed new Constitution shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HR 462-1226 was postponed until January 15, 1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 501. By Representatives Russelll of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Murphy of the 18th, Matthews of the 145th, Burruss of the 21st, Childs of the 51st and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the presence of the Honorable Hugh S. Jordan and wishing him a speedy and complete recovery; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Hugh S. Jordan has served with distinction, dedication and ability as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the 58th District in DeKalb County since 1969; and
WHEREAS, Representative Jordan is known for the diligent manner in which he has performed his duties as a member of the House of Representatives and as an officer of numerous committees and the DeKalb County Delegation in the House of Representa tives; and
WHEREAS, Representative Jordan underwent surgery shortly before Christmas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize the presence of the Honorable Hugh S. Jordan and hereby extend to him their sincerest wishes for a continued speedy and com plete recovery.
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 the Honorable Hugh S. Jordan.
HR 502 By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Banks of the 104th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, Burruss of the 21st and many others:

A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Governor George Busbee has proclaimed today, Monday, January 19, 1976, "Georgia Mayors' Day" in honor of mayors, other officials and employees of munici palities 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 necessary 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 men toward the end that each Georgian may enjoy a full, happy and productive life; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the House are fully aware of the contributions of municipal officials and employees to the State of Georgia and its people.

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the House of the State of Georgia does hereby recognize and pay tribute to the mayors and other municipal officials and employees of Georgia for their valued and trusted service upon the occasion of the Eighteenth Annual Georgia Mayors' Day, on January 19, 1976.
Resolved this 14th Day of January, 1976.

The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M.

The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.

Mr. 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 and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 484-1322 Do Pass

HR 307-1138 Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1331

Do Pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st 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 1319 Do Pass HB 922 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1259 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. 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 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:

SR 112 HB 300 HB 105

Do Pass. Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Pass, by Substitute.

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HB 161 HB 989 SR 123 SB 274 HR 493-1322

Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th 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 Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 15, 1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.

Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Evans, B. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hanner, Bob Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.

Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. ^Jessup, Ben Joh'nsori, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.

Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Ware, J.C. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Buford Adams, Pastor of the Clayton Community Church, Morrow, 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1323. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd, Russell of the 53rd, and Games of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-2506 relating to the punishment of misdemeanor offenses, as amended, so as to provide that a judge, in his discretion, may allow misdemeanor sentences of six months or less to be served during the nonworking hours of the defendant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1324. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Parkman of the 66th, Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Sams of the 90th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL to provide that each county and each municipality and any combination of any such political sub divisions may exercise the power of planning and zoning; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1325. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Childs of the 51st, Daugherty of the 33rd, King of the 96th, Karrh of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors, approved April 6, 1972, as amended, so as to provide that alternate members of the board of equaliza tion, in the order in which selected, shall serve in any appeal at a regularly scheduled or called meeting in the absence of a member; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1326. By: Representatives Snow of 4he 1st, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Russell of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st, King of the 96th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Karrh of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-6, relating to the probate and establishment of wills, as amended, so as to provide additional procedures for taking the testimony of witnesses to wills; to provide a form of affidavit to be used; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1327. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Carnes of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 3-10 relating to limitation of actions for torts, as amended, so as to change time limits within which certain actions for tres pass upon or damage to realty shall be brought; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1328. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Russell of the 53rd, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1302, relating to the crime of aggravated assault, as amended,

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so as to provide a penalty for the commission of the crime with the intent to commit certain other crimes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1329. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to regulate the distribution and sale of soil amendments within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to provide for labeling; to define misbranding; to provide for tonnage reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1330. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to be known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1976"; to regulate the distribution and sale of agricul tural limestone and other liming materials; to provide for a short title; to pro vide for definitions; to provide for standards for certain materials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1332. By: Representatives Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Snow of the 1st, Murphy of the 18th, Bray of the 70th, Ham of the 80th, Karrh of the 106th, Kreeger of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-3, relating to hearsay evidence, so as to provide that certain statements made for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment shall be admissible in evidence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1333. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Greer of the 43rd, Evans of the 99th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-101, relating to the eligibility of persons to hold civil offices, as amended, so as to provide that persons 18 years of age or older shall be eligible to hold any county or municipal office, except such offices of a judicial nature; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 494-1333. By: Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Battle of the 124th, Matthews of the 63rd, Beck of the 148th, Bolster of the 30th, and Holmes of the 39th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize and direct the Board of Regents to establish a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without charge for tuition when space is available in a scheduled course; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HR 495-1333. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 65th, and Parkman and Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Douglas County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 496-1333. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, and Patten of the 146th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Floyd M. Hilley; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 497-1333. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Murphy of the 18th, Lane of the 81st, Phillips of the 120th, Fraser of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Matthews of the 63rd, and others: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate Interstate Highway 16 from Macon to Savannah, Georgia, as the James L. Gillis, Sr. Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 498-1333. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall eco nomic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Dodge County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such gov erning authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 499-1333. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Foster of the 6th, and Crawford of the 5th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Burl Pence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 500-1333. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Long of the 142nd, Battle of the 124th, Burruss of the 21st, West of the 72nd, Randall of the 101st, Sweat of the 150th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; 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 1334. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public offi cers as amended, so as to provide a procedure for suspending county officers from office pending the outcome of any direct appeal taken from conviction of a felony; to provide for appointment of temporary officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1335. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Phillips of the 120th, Jessup of the 117th, and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the supe rior courts of the Oconee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the elec tion of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1336. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Mullinax of the 69th, Johnson, Bailey, West and Lee of the 72nd, Mostiler of the 71st, Childers of the 15th, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" approved March 28, 1969, as amended, so as to include in

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the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, design, engi neering, improvement, leasing, maintenance, modification, rebuilding and repair of any property utilized in connection with a community antenna tele vision system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1337. By. Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, McCollum of the 134th, Wood of the 9th, Leonard of the 3rd, Bargeron of the 83rd, Tolbert of the 56th, Taggart of the 125th, and Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that in cases in which a person is convicted of knowingly operating or knowingly authorizing another to operate, a motor vehicle without effective insurance thereon, the Department of Public Safety shall send a notification to such person that the Department has been informed of the fact of such con viction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1338. By. Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th, Coleman of the 118th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd; A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, relating to motor vehicle driver's licenses (The Driver's Licensing Act), so as to provide exemptions to persons temporarily operating farm implements on highways of this State for farm purposes from having a license; to provide for the reexamination of holders of veterans' or honorary licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1339. By. Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th, Coleman of the 118th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd; A BILL to amend an Act permitting driv ers' licenses to be deposited as bail on arrest for certain traffic offenses, approved April 13, 1973 so as to allow the use of drivers' licenses as bail in arrests for violation of certain traffic laws, except those in which a license may be suspended by the Commissioner of Public Safety for a first offense; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1340. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st, Coleman of the 118th, Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: 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 provide for additional strikes in joint trials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 503-1340. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Triplett of the 128th: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia to grant and convey to Georgia Pacific Corp., a Georgia corporation, its succes sors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County, Ga.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 1341. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Long of the 142nd, Foster of the 6th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to provide that the owner of a soybean, apple or peach crop, or his immediate family, or one of his employees shall have the right to destroy deer under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1342. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Long of the 142nd, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to provide that the State shall be liable for damages to certain crops caused by deer under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1343. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Long of the 142nd, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, as amended, so as to provide that live deer captured or seized in this State by any person or governmental official shall only be released in the county wherein it was seized; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1344. By: Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Dover of the llth, Foster of the 6th, Larsen of the 27th, Floyd of the 56th, Edwards of the 20th, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 9-401, relating to the definition of the practice of law, as amended, so as to authorize corporations, voluntary associations, and individuals which are par ties to a dispossessory warrant or distress warrant proceeding to prepare and file the necessary documents and to prosecute such proceedings without an attorney; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 504-1344. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Edwin J. Odom; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 505-1344. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Smith of the 42nd, Lane of the 40th, Nix of the 20th, Felton of the 22nd, Burton of the 47th, Hill of the 41st, and Carnes of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to provide that no area having a population of 1,000 or more people shall be annexed to any existing municipal corporation except under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1345. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, as amended, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the U.S. census of 1920, or any subsequent census, furnishing aid, relief and pensions to members of paid fire departments now in active service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1346. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the

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State Board of Dispensing Opticians and providing for the licensing of dispens ing opticians so as to provide for additional training of dispensing opticians; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

HB 1347. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Tucker of the 73rd, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-2201, relating to the order of argument in trials, so as to authorize a joint defendant under certain circumstances to have the opening and closing argument; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1348. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to the crime of child abandonment, as amended, so as to provide that the mother and the father of the child shall be competent witnesses in such cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1349. By. Representatives Childs of the 51st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Snow of the 1st, Russell of the 53rd, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-202.1, making the grant of attorney's fees in cases involving alimony or divorce a final judgment, so as to authorize an attorney granted attorney's fees pursuant to said Code Section to bring an action in his own name to enforce such grant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1350. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to make and pro vide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976, and ending June 30, 1977; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read

the second time:

HB 1284

HB 1299

HB 1285

HB 1300

HB 1286

HB 1301

HB 1287

HB 1302

HB 1288

HB 1303

HB 1289

HB 1304

HB 1290

HB 1305

HB 1291

HB 1306

HB 1292

HB 1307

HB 1293

HB 1308

HB 1294

HB 1309

HB 1295

HB 1310

HB 1296

HB 1311

HB 1297

HB 1298

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HB 1312 HB 1313 HB 1314 HB 1315 HB 1316 HB 1317 HB 1318 HB 1319 HB 1320 HB 1321 HB 1322

HR 484-1322 HR 485-1322 HR 486-1322 HR 487-1322 HR 488-1322 HR 489-1322 HR 490-1322 HR 491-1322 HR 492-1322 HR 493-1322 HB 1331

Representatives Brown of the 34th, Scott of the 37th and Richardson of the 52nd were recognized on points of personal privilege and addressed the House concerning the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, after which the House was led in a moment of silent prayer by Representative Glover of the 32nd.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the House, having been read the third time on the previous legislative day, was again taken up for consider ation:

HR 462-1226. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Carnes of the 43rd, Carter of the 146th, Childs of the 51st, Culpepper of the 98th, Daugherty of the 33rd, and others: A RESOLUTION to provide for a new constitution of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Two amendments, offered by Representative White of the 132nd, were read and lost.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. YCarrell.B. Y Carter, J.W.

Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr.

Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. YHill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.lBilll
Leggett, L.

Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.

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Y Patten, R.I,.
Y Peters, R.G.
N* Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Ramey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.I,.

Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. YShanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smvre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend. K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, I,, Y Wall.V.

Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 8.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representatives Sweat of the 150th, Whitmire of the 9th and Leggett of the 153rd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 462-1226. They each wished their votes recorded as follows:
Sweat "Nay"
Whitmire "Aye"
Leggett "Aye"

Representative Logan of the 62nd stated that he had voted "nay" inadvertently on the adoption of HR 462-1226. He intended to vote "aye".

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Wood of the 9th was not recorded. He wished to vote "aye" on the adoption of HR 462-1226.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 780. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' 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.

Representative Knight of the 67th moved that further consideration of HB 780 be postponed until February 9, 1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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

X Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y' Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. X Bowman. J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown. Ben

Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark. Betty Clark, L.

N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan. M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M, Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. YHill.G. Y Holmes, Bob

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Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson. J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick

N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 102, nays 25.
The motion prevailed and further consideration of HB 780 was postponed.
Representative Harris of the 138th wished to be recorded as voting "aye" on the motion to postpone HB 780.
The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
HR 69-291. By: Representatives 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.
The following Senate amendment was read:
Amend HR 69 by inserting on Page 1, line 2, after the term "General Assembly", the following:
"and all Statewide elected officials, except Justices of the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judges of the Court of Appeals of Georgia,", and
By inserting on Page 1, line 15, after the term "General Assembly", the following:
"and all Statewide elected officials, except Justices of the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judges of the Court of Appeals of Georgia,",
and
By inserting on Page 2, line 1, after the word "Assembly", the following:
"and all Statewide elected officials, except Justices of the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judges of the Court of Appeals of Georgia,".

Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House disagree to the Senate amend ment to HR 69-291.

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Representative Egan of the 25th objected.

On the motion to disagree, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson. W. Rud. Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, H.M. Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne, Jr. Stone, R.
N Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion to disagree, the ayes were 101, nays 28. The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HR 69-291 was disagreed to.

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 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.
The following Committee amendment was read:

The State of Republic Committee moves to amend House Bill 161 by striking on page 1, line 16 after the word "at" the word "the",
and by striking the words on line 17 "entrances to"
and further striking on page 2 on line 15 the word "the" and on line 16 the words "entrances to"

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Representative Felton of the 22nd moved that further consideration of HB 161 be postponed until tomorrow, January 16, 1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consent.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean D C
N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. NHill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 46.
The motion prevailed and further consideration of HB 161 was postponed.
Representative Richardson of the 52nd stated that she had been called from the floor of the house when the roll was called on the motion to postpone HB 161. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HR 307-1138. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood, and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLU TION designating Interstate Highway 365 (1-365) as the "Lanier Land Park way"; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Highways Committee moves to amend HR 307-1138 by deleting the word "Land" from the following lines:
Iine2 line 11 line 18 line 22.

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The name should be "Lanier Parkway" instead of "Lanier Land Parkway".
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Cantv, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
YJohnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.
Representative Holmes of the 39th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 307-1138. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 461, having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Governor, 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 D. Busbee appeared upon the floor of the House and deliv ered the following address:

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BUDGET MESSAGE TO JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BY GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE

Charles Dickens opened a famous novel with these immortal words, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Although some state officials and employees might claim that only the last half of this quote is pertinent to Georgia today, I think Mr. Dickens has vividly described our era in history.
It is indeed much easier to make a case for Georgia suffering through "the worst of times" insofar as the state's financial picture is concerned. My first year in office has been a fiscal nightmare at times. In only 12 months we have been forced to trim our revenue estimate for fiscal year 1976 three times for a total of $156 million. We have been forced to call a budget-cutting special session, impose freezes on employment and other expenditures, and make two rounds of austerity budget cuts.
Yet, the sun is beginning to peek through the clouds. We can look forward to a healthy growth in revenue for the Fiscal Year 1977. Most of the advance indicators of economic well-being are rising. The question is no longer when will we get recovery but how rapidly it will occur.
My budget proposals for the last half of this Fiscal Year 1976 and for the next Fiscal Year 1977, have already been publicly announced and you have received copies of the four printed budget volumes.
Thus, in my address today I am not going to outline my specific budget recommenda tions, but I will attempt to put into perspective the economic and various policy matters that have major impacts on the 1977 budget.... and for that matter on budgets for years to come.
I am proposing for Fiscal Year 1977 a state budget totaling $1,922 billion. This repre sents an increase of $129,309,319.46, or 7.2 percent increase, over the proposed amended FY 1976 budget of $1,792,690,680.54 which I have recommended to you.
I have made speeches for many years bragging on the fact that Georgia has, along with the state of Kentucky, the best fiscal laws in this nation.
This has been true as long as you have had a surplus to meet shortfalls. But for Fiscal Year 1977 we won't have a surplus for the first time in recent history.
The law requires me as director of the budget to submit to you a budget report which must include my revenue estimate. Of course, a revenue estimate is a starting point in writing a budget.
I would like to describe in some detail the method by which these two budgets for 1976 and 1977 were put together and then I want to make a specific recommendation which will protect our financial integrity for many years to come.
I hold here the Budget Report, Volume I, for the Fiscal Year 1977. This is a budget that the Constitution requires that I submit to you outlining my revenue estimate and my recommended expenditures to operate state government.
I made the basic decisions on this budget after numerous hearings with budget offi cers, department heads and others, and after much study. I completed this document for Fiscal Year 1977 in the early part of December.
At that time we were experiencing further revenue shortfalls, and the economy had not begun to recover to the extent that had been forecasted.

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As a result, I instituted a crash program to reduce my revenue estimate for Fiscal Year 1976 by $57 million in the amended budget I hold in my hand.
I got through with this amended budget for this year on Christmas Eve night. It was necessary then that these budgets be printed and submitted to you. If I'd had an additional two weeks, five weeks or twelve weeks I could have continually improved on both budgets. At this time, I would like to point out something that has not previously been discussed. If you look on page four of Volume I in the third column, you will see for each department the budget for Fiscal Year 1976. What I would like to explain to you now is that the figures in this column, totaling $1,841,125,219.62 represent the level of operation for these departments as was amended by you at the Special Session in House Bill 1-Ex.
It does not reflect the additional austerity cuts and other cuts that were made in the amended budget report for Fiscal Year 1976.
Now, with this explanation, let me first address the revenue estimate contained for Fiscal Year 1977.
To finance the budget, the state expects to collect $1,888 billion in revenue during the Fiscal Year beginning next July.
This revenue estimate is $200 million or 11.8 percent greater than the revised revenue estimate of $1,688 billion for the Fiscal Year 1976.
This would be the largest increase in total dollars in Georgia's history. But the dollar increase is not as significant as it might seem at first glance. The percentage increase is much lower than in most recovery periods. This is a significant point to keep in mind and I will return to it later.
All Governors rely on economists to forecast revenues. This year, our estimator, Dr. Henry Thomassen, gave me a range from which to select, and I chose the lowest and most conservative of Dr. Thomassen's ranges.
I think this is a good estimate and I think the economic indicators bear this out. Let's examine some of that evidence.
When the original fiscal year 1976 revenue estimate was made in December of 1974, our economy was still spinning downwards. We could see an upturn ahead but the timing in revenues was somewhat more uncertain. Though the economy turned up in the spring as expected, a series of documentable factors, like the federal energy policy and the LIFO carryback adoptions by corporations, made the revenue upturn later than expected.
We are now in a different posture. The economy is climbing instead of falling. That makes forecasting somewhat easier.
On the national scene, the strengthening economic recovery is obvious.
According to the forecast of 60 leading economists who comprise the forecasting group of the National Bureau of Economic Research, the nation's Gross National Product will increase by 12 percent during calendar year 1976, with a continuation into 1977.
While state revenue isn't rigidly in step with GNP's behavior, a correlation can be expected. Especially is this so in view of the signs that Georgia's economy is going to perform as well or better than the national economy during the recovery, as it has done historically.
During the 1973-74 recession, Georgia dropped from 20th to 47th in income growth among the states because of sagging construction, manufacturing and trade...the latter because of its emphasis on textiles and wholesale and retail trade.
During the first half of the calendar year 1975, Georgia wheeled back to the 13th position with a 13 percent growth rate, which was 30 percent ahead of the nation.

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Georgia's growth in the next 12 months will then probably be ahead of the 12 to 14 per cent expected nationally.
Specific indicators in Georgia already signal this strength. For instance, retail sales are up 17 percent. Automobile sales are soaring 35 percent. Textiles, apparel and carpet manufacturers report similar sharp upturns in activity.
With so many signs of economic improvement, an increase in next year's revenue of 11.8 percent--just seven-tenths of one percent higher than the amended forecast for the balance of FY 1976--seems reasonable.
But after arriving at this estimate, and without criticizing Dr. Thomassen, and know ing what the answer would be, I asked Hank, "Hank, can you guarantee me that we will collect $1,888 billion during the Fiscal Year and not a nickel less?" He explained that he thought he was right. On the one hand, if these economic indicators continued upward as all of the economists predicted, Dr. Thomassen said things would be rosy. But then he said, on the other hand, if we have changes in national economic policies, or if an energy package were to be adopted to face the threat of another oil embargo, and if.....and if.....and if on the other hand.....and I didn't hear the balance of his answer. But I am reminded that President Truman once asked his revenue estimator about the economy and the economist told him that if on the one hand things occurred, things would be thus and so, but if on the other hand, certain things did not occur, it would be another.....and old Harry came back and responded....."If I could just find a one-armed economist, I wouldn't have any problems." I know how he felt.
Seriously, ladies and gentlemen, I think that Dr. Thomassen and other forecasters that have been used in this state have done well. Our track record in Georgia has been exceedingly good over the last dozen years, but in the past year we have seen the perils of what can happen when revenues fall short.....and you don't have a surplus to fall back on.
If Georgia were the only state retrenching from estimates too high in the past year, we could attribute our problems to poor revenue forecasting, but that is not true. States all through the nation have suffered the same traumas, most have been forced to make far bigger cuts or raise taxes. I have spent many sleepless nights, over the past few weeks worrying about what would happen if we put together a sound budget....and then we had another oil embargo or some other international or national incident that plays havoc with our economy.
We're not like the federal government. We can't print money in the basement of the Capitol. We're not going to be like New York City and borrow ourselves into bankruptcy. Our fiscal laws prevent us from that kind of foolishness, but they don't give us any room for error. And this is something we need to face up to.
We cannot afford another Special Session of the Georgia Legislature which might result in further disappointment to our teachers, state employees and University System personnel. When you adjourn in March, you should not have to return to Atlanta as a body until January of 1977.
To insure this, I ask first that you not increase the spending level in any program of state government beyond my budget recommendations already submitted to you. Second, support me in a continuation of the austerity directives to state department heads. The freeze would continue on not filling vacant positions except to meet critical needs and as you can gather from the past there are not going to be many critical needs.
The freeze would also continue on the purchase of equipment over $300, unnecessary printing and on non-essential out-of-state travel.
These are short-range solutions. But we all know this is not going to be a shortrange problem. Let's be realistic. Let's tell it like it is. I say to you ladies and gentlemen today that if we're serious about financial responsibility--we need to take the long view.

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It's time to recognize that we're courting disaster when we try to operate state government in 1976 with a 1942-sized reserve.
It is absolutely essential that we establish a sufficient revenue shortfall reserve to cover unexpected contingencies in revenue forecasting. After printing both the amended budget report and the budget report for Fiscal Year 1977, and before this session started, I began to meet with the Lt. Governor, the Speaker, your Appropriations chairman of each house, your budget officer and others and we all recognized this problem.
We have been working long...we have been working hard in an effort to come up with a safeguard that will protect the people of this state from a financial crisis that might result from any shortfall in revenue during next year or any future year.
When the Working Reserve was first established in 1942 at a level of $21,641,254.13--the same as today without a penny's change--the State's budget was only $49,339,657.18.
Thus, the Working Reserve in 1942 represented 43.9 percent of the total budget.
In contrast, the Working Reserve would represent only 1.1 percent of the proposed Fiscal Year 1977 budget--or sufficient funds only to operate the state for a little over five days.
While the budget has increased 39 times since 1942, the Working Reserve has remained the same.
On Sunday, I announced to the Press at a budget briefing, my intention to seek an increase of $3,358,745.87 in the Working Reserve to increase it to $25 million in the Fiscal Year 1977 and that is in your big budget. Since the House began its deliberating on the amended budget, I have worked with the leadership in an effort to increase this $25 million and it has been increased a total of $4,852,605.
I have previously expressed the hope that during my administration we would be able to create a reasonable Working Reserve to meet revenue shortfalls.
All week long I have been working with the Lt. Governor, the Speaker, The Chairman of the Appropriation Committees and their sub-committees in an effort to establish a consensus on this principle.
I realize this is a matter that addresses itself to each member of the General Assem bly. It is not binding on you as independent legislators, but it is something which I wholeheartedly recommend.
As I have previously stated, we have already increased the $21.6 million Working Reserve as it left the House to almost $30 million.
It is our proposal that this revenue shortfall reserve be evened out at $30 million in the amended budget for FY 1976 and that this be line-itemed as a separate budget classification for the purpose of meeting any revenue shortfall.
Then it is our recommendation that this reserve fund be increased in the FY 1977 budget by an additional $20 million to a level of $50 million.
I think that all of you can readily see that this would necessitate cutting $20 million out of my recommendations for FY 1977. This can be done by extending most of the Fiscal Year 1976 austerity cuts into the 1977 budget, which was complete before the aus terity cuts were recommended.
You would then have a separate appropriation for revenue shortfall reserve the sum of $50 million.
I have previously said that we need a minimum of a 3 percent reserve for this pur pose. This would require a total of approximately $60 million.

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Although my recommendations so far provide a $50 million reserve, I would like to point out that in all likelihood we will have available an additional $10 million for this purpose though at this time we cannot appropriate it to the revenue shortfall reserve.
Federal revenue sharing legislation expires on December 31, and I am informed by Congressional leaders that there is little likelihood that this act will be extended before you have adjourned and thus this money could not be appropriated.
Almost everyone in Washington agrees that in this political year, revenue sharing will be extended at least at its present level and some are proposing more.
In the event it is extended after you have adjourned to the present level, Georgia will receive the sum of approximately $10 million which will be received in Fiscal Year 1977 and would, in effect, give us a 3 percent reserve.
While I recognize that it takes a period of time to build the reserve, particularly in these austere times, our budget laws should be amended to require a 3 percent working reserve in the future. Thus, a $3 billion budget would carry a $90 million reserve.
The leadership of the House and Senate has agreed to support legislation to this effect and I strongly urge your support. I anticipate that it will be introduced in the Senate this week.
Before highlighting some of the recommendations in my budget report, I must point out that we have recommended the restoration of one austerity cut in the Board of Regents because of the adverse court decision on university system pay raises.
As you know, the Board of Regents suffered an austerity cut of $2.6 million in resi dent instruction and an additional $11.5 million as a result of the court suit.
While we recognize that we cannot restore the $11.5 million that must be paid in raises because of the court suit, it is our unanimous recommendation that the austerity cut of $2.6 million be restored in its entirety.
The House has already restored $1.3 million of this.
Under my proposal, teachers will receive a 7 percent raise next September 1. This will increase the average pay of regular classroom teachers from $8,914 to $9,538 under the current Teachers' Salary Index. Of course, most teachers receive local supplements which will increase this average salary even more.
Bus drivers will receive an 8.8 percent increase which will raise their annualized salary to $2,400, also effective September 1.
The University System will be provided funds to continue the five percent average pay raises ordered by the Georgia Supreme Court to go into effect during the current year. This includes a $400 minimum for non-academic personnel.
State employees will receive a four percent raise, with a $400 minimum and an ! maximum. The raises will go into effect July 1 of this year instead of September 1 as was planned last year.
There has been one more action taken recently that necessitates another change. Yesterday, the Board of Regents adopted a 10 percent increase in tuition in order to par tially offset the effect of the Supreme Court ruling on pay raises.
This will mean an additional $1.6 million for this year, but next year this will amount to approximately $6 million. It is my recommendation and it is the unanimous recom mendation of the leadership of the House and Senate that these additions of funds be used to provide at least a 2.5 percent in-step merit increase for all academic and nonacademic personnel for the first time.

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As you know, we presently have in-step increases for merit system employees and for teachers under the salary index system, but University System personnel have been totally left out in the past.
In closing.....let me say that for many years I participated actively in the appropria tions process in which you are now involved.
I have always had a special feeling.....and a special fascination with the appropria tions process.....because I think it is the real heart and soul of government.
I respect that process. I respect the independence of it.....and the importance of it.
Our responsibilities to the budget are separate.....but our duty is mutual. I have tried to submit to you a budget which is responsible.....realistic and fair.
I look forward to working with you as we complete this process which is so important to the future of our state and the aspirations of our people.

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.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 509. By Representatives White of the 132nd and Childers of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Ronnie Ted Shiflett; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, January 15 is the birthday of slain civil rights leader, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ronnie Ted Shiflett of Rome, Georgia, has written and dedicated the following poem to the memory of the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.:
"I HAVE A DREAM
I have a dream, in a night of darkness, And the night is far spent, when will day be,
And though the stars are twinkling bright, The night is so black, that few eyes can now see
I have a dream, of freedom, of justice, of liberty, For all God's creation, black, yellow, and white, For all over this nation and around the world, Some people have refused to share, the path called right
I have a dream, of peace, of love, of righteousness, In a night possessed by war, by hate, by

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slavery, And if my dream does not soon become a reality, Then all men will suffer, and most of all, me
I have a dream, which someday mankind may try to stop, And this mortal man, made of flesh, shall depart from me, But let it be recorded for all men to see, That I lived a life which few have lived, And my life has become an eternal dream."; and
WHEREAS, said poem expresses a White poet's concern for the dreams and life of a Black minister and exponent of nonviolence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. Shiflett for having authored said poem which so expresses his interest in those ideals of humanity and equality espoused by the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change and to Mr. Ronnie Ted Shiflett.

HR 510. By Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Miss Gail Turk; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Gail Turk, a majorette at Johnson High School, was named the 1975 National Senior Premiere Princess by the National Majorette Association; and
WHEREAS, in December, 1975, she won the title of Nation's Most Beautiful Majorette for 1975, Senior Division; and
WHEREAS, she has won a total of 89 trophies and 50 medals in majorette compe tition; and
WHEREAS, Gail holds numerous offices at Johnson High and is very active in pro grams and functions at her school and in her community; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize Miss Turk 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 congratulate Miss Gail Turk for her outstanding achievements and for being named the 1975 National Senior Premiere Princess by the National Majorette Association.
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 Miss Gail Turk.
HR 511. By Representatives Randall of the 101st, Banks of the 104th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bowman of the 103rd and Pinkston of the 100th:

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A RESOLUTION

Commending the Central Macon High School Football Team for winning the State AAA Football Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Central Macon High School Football Team, in an outstanding display of talent, determination and sportsmanship, won the 1975 State AAA Football Champion ship; and
WHEREAS, this team compiled a remarkable record during regular season and playoff games against strong opponents; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jolly, the quarterback of the team, has been named to the All American and All State Teams and has been offered a scholarship to most all college football powers; and
WHEREAS, in a very exciting play-off game, this team defeated Douglass of Atlanta, 21-14, before a crowd of over 12,000 people at Lakewood Stadium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Coach Gene Brodie and each member of the Central Macon High School Football Team for winning the 1975 State AAA Football Championship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to send an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Coach Gene Brodie for presentation to the Central Macon High School Football Team.

HR 512. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Charles Mitchell; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Charles Mitchell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mitchell of Route One, Chester, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Charles Mitchell is a former student of Chester Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1973; and
WHEREAS, he was one of 50 Marines wounded when Koh Tang Island, off the coast of Cambodia, was raided in an effort to rescue the crew of the U. S. merchant ship Mayaguez; and
WHEREAS, he has shown outstanding valor and displayed great courage in the ser vice of his country; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded the Purple Heart for bravery in the Mayaguez incident.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Charles Mitchell.
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 Charles Mitchell.
HR 513. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th and Larsen of the 119th:

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A RESOLUTION Commending the Honorable Foster C. Taylor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Foster C. Taylor has recently been elected as mayor of the town of Rentz, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, while no candidates qualified to fill the office of mayor, Mr. Taylor received 83 out of 89 write-in votes for the office of mayor; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Rentz have thus expressed their overwhelming confidence in the outstanding leadership abilities and integrity of Mr. Taylor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend the Honorable Foster C. Taylor on his election as mayor of the town of Rentz.
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 the Honorable Foster C. Taylor.
HR 514. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th and Murphy of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending John Daniel; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, John Daniel, an outstanding and distinguished citizen of Buena Vista, Georgia, has recently been appointed to the Georgia Consumer Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, John Daniel, during his distinguished life, has dedicated himself to the service of his community, State and nation; and
WHEREAS, John Daniel has made many outstanding contributions to the citizens of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that John Daniel, an outstanding and distinguished citizen of Buena Vista, Georgia, is hereby commended and congratulated upon his appointment to the Georgia Consumer Advisory Council and for his many outstanding contributions to his community, State and nation.
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 Mr. John Daniel.
HR 515. By Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Gainesville Post 7 American Legion Baseball Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Gainesville Post 7 American Legion Baseball Team won the Georgia State Championship and participated in the Southeastern Regional Playoffs in Anderson, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the team won two games before being eliminated by the eventual champions; and

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WHEREAS, the team compiled a season record of 26 wins and 8 losses and captured the Legion's Area II Tournament before advancing to the State Championship; and
WHEREAS, the admirable record compiled by this team can only be attributed to the dedication, drive and outstanding physical conditioning of the players and to the out standing coaching ability of Coach Don Brewer; and
WHEREAS, the team was comprised of the following persons: Coach Don Brewer, Coach Rusty Williams, Manager Chuck Hendrickson, David McNeal, Tim West, Randy Baker, Jeff Williams, Donald House, Neal Bagby, Skippy Skipper, Ronnie Sosebee, Mike Green, David Williams, Jeff Tollison, Ronald House, Byron Orr, Mark Musselwhite, David Massey and Mark Reeves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate the Gainesville Post 7 American Legion Baseball Team for its outstanding season and for winning the State Champion ship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Coach Don Brewer and the members of the team.

Representative Edwards of the 110th 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 16, 1976

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Carlton Anderson, pastor of the Fort Valley United Methodist Church, Fort Valley, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1351. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-304, relating to surrender of the driver's license upon conviction of certain offenses, so as to provide the conditions upon which a court of competent juris diction shall have concurrent authority with the Department to revoke or sus pend the license of a driver and that such court shall forward the license together with the Uniform Citation Form within 15 days of the conviction to the Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 1352. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 361), as amended, so as to provide that the Governor or his designees may enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions relative to motor vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 1353. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing counties and certain munici palities to levy a local sales tax under certain conditions, approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 984; Act. No. 598); to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1354. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to transfer of credits from other retirement systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1355. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-21, relating to distributing obscene materials, as amended, 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 1356. By: Representatives Glanton of the 66th, Mostiler of the 71st, Long of the 142nd, and Jordan of the 58th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers Retirement System so as to change the compulsory retirement ages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1357. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Childers of the 15th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that a leave of absence for which a member receives workmen's compensation benefits as a result of an injury received in connection with employment as a teacher shall constitute creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 1358. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Clark of the 13th, Bolster of the 30th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance so as to provide that whenever any group, individual, or blanket accident or sickness or accident and sickness insurance policy, contract, or certificate provides for reimburse ment for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of an applied psychologist, any person covered by such policy, contract, or certificate shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service whether rendered by a duly li censed physician or duly licensed applied psychologist; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1359. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Larsen of the 27th, Bailey of the 72nd, Carnes of the 43rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Knight of the 67th, Randall of the 101st, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to require State agencies to perform energy consumption analyses as part of the construction of renovation of cer tain facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 1360. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to create a Board of Commissioners of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1361. By: Representatives Clark of the 55th, and Petro of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-1, relating to the relationship of landlord and tenant in gen eral, as amended, so as to require the disclosure of the ownership of property rented to a tenant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1362. By: Representative Clark of the 55th: A BILL to authorize the deduction of insurance premiums from the salary, wages, or compensation of public employees; to authorize the payment of such insurance premiums by the appro priate fiscal officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1363. By: Representative Clark of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Voluntary Sterilization Act" so as to correct certain references to age; to change the provisions relating to requests for voluntary sterilization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HR 506-1363. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Larsen of the 27th, Linder of the 44th, Bolster of the 30th, Hawkins of the 50th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Phillips of the 59th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Ga. shall have the power to propose, by initiative petition, statutes and amendments to statutes and amendments to the Constitution and to enact or reject them at the polls; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 507-1363. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Long of the 142nd, Bargeron of the 83rd, Wood of the 9th, and Evans of the 84th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the definition of the term "dis abled veteran" with respect to the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 508-1363. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, Ross of the 76th, Long of the 142nd, and Jordan of the 58th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no person who is the parent of a child between 6 and 17 years of age shall be eligible to serve as a member of the State Board of Education unless such child is enrolled as a student in a public school within the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1364. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create a new charter for the

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City of Hogansville, in Troup County, Georgia, heretofore made a body politic and corporate, by Act approved March 12, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941. p. 1505) and previous Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia, and to reincorporate said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1365. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Scott of the 37th, Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th, Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia so as to designate the 15th day of January of each year, known as the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a public and legal holiday in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1366. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Phillips of the 120th, Adams of the 14th, Randall of the 101st, Sizemore of the 136th, Ross of the 76th, King of the 96th, Hudson of the 137th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education on behalf of the State of Georgia to set up, locate, maintain and operate area trade, vocational and industrial schools, so as to provide for sick leave for teachers, supervisors, directors and other employees of area trade schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1367. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Richardson of the 52nd, Carr of the 105th, McDonald of the 12th, Thomason of the 8th, Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to replace present benefit table by adding a formula effective Apr. 1, 1976; to require claimant to show his or her avail ability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 1368. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Ross of the 76th, Howell of the 140th, Colwell of the 4th, Castleberry of the lllth, Dover of the llth, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System so as to provide for certain prior service credits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1369. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Ross of the 76th, Sizemore of the 136th, Richardson of the 52nd, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Felton of the 22nd, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State so as to provide for leaves of absence for maternity reasons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 516-1369. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Dean of the 29th, Randall of the 101st, Clark of the 55th, McKinney of the 35th, Adams of the 14th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the terms of office of members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read

the second time:

HB 1323

HB 1336

HB 1324

HB 1337

HB 1325

HB 1338

HB 1326

HB 1339

HB 1327

HB 1340

HB 1328

HR 503-1340

HB 1329

HB 1341

HB 1330

HB 1342

HB 1332

HB 1343

HB 1333

HB 1344

HR 494-1333

HR 504-1344

HR 495-1333

HR 505-1344

HR 496-1333

HB 1345

HR 497-1333

HB 1346

HR 498-1333

HB 1347

HR 499-1333

HB 1348

HR 500-1333

HB 1349

HB 1334

HB 1350

HB 1335

Mr. 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 the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 21 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 84 Do Pass. SB 177 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 266 Do Pass. SR 86 Do Pass. HB 723 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 733 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th 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-Local Legislation 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 1261 Do Pass.

HB 1288 Do Pass.

HB 1267 Do Pass.

HB 1289 Do Pass.

HB 1286 Do Pass.

HB 1290 Do Pass.

HB 1287 Do Pass.

HB 1306 Do Pass.

HB 1307 Do Pass.

HB 1322 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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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 following Bills

and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House

with the following recommendations:

HB 1230

Do Pass.

HB 1238

Do Pass.

HB 1231

Do Pass.

HB 1239

Do Pass.

HB 1232

Do Pass.

HB 1240

Do Pass.

HB 1233

Do Pass.

HB 1241

Do Pass.

HB 1234

Do Pass.

HB 1245

Do Pass.

HB 1235

Do Pass.

HB 1262

Do Not Pass.

HB 1236

Do Pass.

HR 467-1267 Do Not Pass.

HB 1237

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:
HB 1261. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the town of Auburn, approved Feb. 17, 1949, as amended, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall have the power to compel the attendance of its members at any regular or special meeting of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1267. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison, approved Oct. 6, 1891, (Oa. Laws 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mauor and councilmen; to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmen by a plurality vote; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed tc.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1286. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Tax Commissioner and the Coroner of Madison County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1287. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County upon an annual salary 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1288. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the office of Tax Commissioner, approved April 18, 1929 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1289. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1290. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 5 . i A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Heard County upon an an.' . salary, approved Feb. 9, 1965 so as to change the compensation of the she: . and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, v\; : agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1306. By. Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Uvalda so as to change the provisions relating to the granting of franchises; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1307. By. Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Glenwood so as to change the provisions relating to the granting of franchises; and for other purposes.
The report 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 1322. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Decatur 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 110, 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 House.

HB 131. By: Representatives 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, 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 Department 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.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1259. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to protect trade-mark owners, producers, distributors and the general public against injurious and uneconomic practices in the distribution of competitive commodities bearing a distinguishing trade-mark, brand or name, through the use of voluntary contracts establishing minimum resale prices; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HR 484-1322. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Clay County, Georgia, as the "Henry G. McKemie Bridge"; 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 112, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 300. By: Representatives 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 re-canvass of votes cast for a member of the General Assembly who represents certain multi-county districts; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted.

A BILL
To amend Code Section 34-1505, relating to a recount or recanvass of votes, as amended, so as to provide procedures for requesting a recount or recanvass of votes cast for certain federal or state offices voted upon by the electors of more than one county; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 34-1505, relating to a recount or recanvass of votes, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new subsection, to be designated subsec tion (c) to read as follows:
"(c). Any other provision of this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, a candidate for a federal or state office voted upon by the electors of more than one county except the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendant, Comptroller General, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commissioner of Labor, may petition the Secretary of State for a recount or recanvass of votes, as appropriate, when it appears that a discrepancy or error, although not apparent on the face of the returns, has been made. The recount or recanvass may be ordered in the discretion of the Secretary of State in any and all counties in which electors voted for such office and said recount or recanvass may be held at any time prior to the certification of the consolidated returns by the Secretary of State. A recount or recanvass shall be conducted by the appropriate superintendent or superintendents in the manner and pursuant to the procedures otherwise provided in this Section for

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a recount or recanvass, as appropriate. The petition to the Secretary of State pursuant to this Section shall he in writing and signed by the person(s) requesting the recount or recanvass. A petition shall set forth the discrepancies or errors and any evidence in support of petitioner's request for a recount or recanvass and shall be verified. The Secretary of State may require the petitioner or other persons to furnish additional information concerning the apparent discrepancies or errors in the counting or canvas sing of votes."
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 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 report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 922. By: Representative Russell of the 53rd: A BILL to provide that payment of pur chase money or any other consideration 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.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Judiciary Committee amends H.B. 922 as follows:
1. By striking the words "a right or property in a thing" on line 3, page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the words "property, real or personal or mixed,".
2. By striking the words "a right or property in a thing" on line 19, page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the words "property, real or personal or mixed,".
3. By striking the words "a right or property in a thing" on line 1, page 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the words "property, real or personal or mixed,".

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 113, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on State Institutions and Property and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.

HB 1359. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Larsen of the 27th, Bailey of the 72nd, Carnes of the 43rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Knight of the 67th, Randall of the 101st, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to require State agencies to perform energy consumption analyses as part of the construction of renovation of cer tain facilities; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

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.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The State of Republic Committee moves to amend House Bill 161 by striking on page 1, line 16 after the word "at" the word "the", and by striking the words on line 17 "entrances to" and further striking on page 2 on line 15 the word "the" and on line 16 the words "entrances to"
The following amendment was read:
Representative Felton of the 22nd moves to amend HB 161 as follows: Page 2, line 68, remove "an appropriate" and substitute "A" and Line 69, remove "to such places" and substitute "of public buildings".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 83, nays 34.
The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moves to amend HB 161 by striking the word "shall" on line 15, page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "may".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 58, nays 47.
The amendment was adopted.
Representative Wall of the 61st moved that HB 161 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.
There was no objection.
The motion prevailed and HB 1C1 and all amendments thereto were placed upon the table.
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:

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HB 1319. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post-trial procedures 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.

The report of the Comittee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 104, nays 4.

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

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.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 108, nays 5.

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

Representatives Wall of the 61st and Bargeron of the 83rd requested the Journal record their votes as "nay" on the passage of HB 989.

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, commissions, 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 calen dar day; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 108, nays 1.

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

Representative Cole of the 6th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB
274.

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.

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WHEREAS, this Nation and this State are faced with an energy crisis of disturbing proportions; and
WHEREAS, the increased production of electric power in this country is essential for the economic well-being of this country; and
WHEREAS, the unnecessary legal obstacles regarding location of power plants caused by conflicting governmental regulations and bureaucratic delays need to be removed; and
WHEREAS, reasonable laws and regulations to protect the public health and welfare should be developed to regulate power plant siting; and
WHEREAS, a joint study committee of the General Assembly could develop proposed legislation to streamline the administrative and legal processes by which the location of a power plant is approved by all levels of government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Power Plant Siting Study Committee to be composed of three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate and three members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House. The President of the Senate shall appoint a chairman from the membership of the committee and the Speaker shall appoint a vice chairman from the membership of the committee. The committee shall develop proposed legislation to streamline the laws and regulations appli cable to power plant siting in this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for legislative members of interim committees but shall not receive the same for more than ten days unless additional days are author ized by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to or avail able to the legislative 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 Committee amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend SR 123 by deleting "1976" on page 2, line 17, and inserting "1977" therefor.

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 ayes were 103, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 493-1322. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Wood of the 9th, Cooper of the 19th, Egan of the 25th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; to provide for the submis sion of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article V, 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. Governor; Term of Office; Salary, Etc. The executive power shall be vested in a Governor, who shall hold his office during the term of four years, and until his successor shall be chosen and qualified. The Governor serving at the time of the adoption of this amendment and future Governors shall be eligible to succeed themselves for one four-year term. In the event a Governor succeeds himself he shall not again be eligible to hold the office of Governor. In the event a Governor does not succeed himself he shall not be eligible to hold the office of Governor until after the expiration of four years from the conclusion of his term. The salary of the Governor shall be provided by law and shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected. No Governor shall receive any emolument from the United States, or either of them, or from any foreign power. The State officers, required by this Con stitution to be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor shall also hold office for four years."
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 salary of the Governor shall nqt be increased during the term for which he shall
( ) NO have been elected and to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

Representative Howell of the 140th moved that further consideration of HR 493-1322 be postponed until Monday, January 19, 1976, immediately after the period of the unani mous consents.

The motion prevailed and HR 493-1322 was postponed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 520. By Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, Hamilton of the 31st and Phillips of the 91st:

A RESOLUTION
Wishing a speedy recovery for Miss Janette Hirsch; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Janette Hirsch, the beloved former Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives, is confined in the hospital; and
WHEREAS, Janette retired from active State service in 1975 after more than 40 years of outstanding service for the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she went out of her way to assist all the members of this body during her years of service in the Clerk's office and is remembered for her many acts of kindness and consideration towards all Representatives; and

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WHEREAS, all the members of this body miss her cheerful disposition, her efficient manner of tending to the business of the House during sessions and her most helpful cooperation in all matters involving the House of Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincerest regrets are expressed at the hospitalization of Miss Janette Hirsch, and all the members of this body hereby extend to her their best wishes for a speedy recovery and their prayers for a long, healthy, happy and well-deserved retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Miss Janette Hirsch.

HR 521. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Ms. Edith Smoak; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ms. Edith Smoak of Brunswick, Georgia, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1976; and
WHEREAS, she was named Teacher of the Year at the November meeting of the Georgia Board of Education and honored at a dinner given by Southern Educators Life Insurance Company, cosponsor of the Georgia Teacher of the Year Program; and
WHEREAS, she was selected by judges in Washington, D.C., as a finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smoak is a psychology and sociology teacher and head of the social studies department at Brunswick High School; and
WHEREAS, she received her Master's Degree in Education, with specialties in psy chology and sociology, from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smoak tries to give her students both the desire and the chance to help others in the community; and
WHEREAS, she began a course in volunteer social work to encourage her students to work with retarded, disturbed and impaired children; and
WHEREAS, this volunteer program is now a part of the curriculum at Brunswick High School; and
WHEREAS, many of Ms. Smoak's former students have chosen careers in social work and health care because of her encouragement; and
WHEREAS, she will compete with teachers from Colorado, Maryland and North Carolina 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 congratulate Ms. Edith Smoak of Brunswick, Georgia, for being named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1976, and a 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 of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Edith Smoak.

HR 522. By Representative Horton of the 43rd:

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A RESOLUTION
Commending Ms. Claudia Townsend and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Claudia Townsend reported to work as a capitol correspondent short of physical stature and has now grown to almost five feet tall; and,
WHEREAS, she has dutifully recorded the proceedings of this body without prejudice for truth or fantasy, giving both equal treatment; and,
WHEREAS, she began each story with a reference to "closed doors" and "secret meet ings"; and,
WHEREAS, she learned the secret of the division of the loaves and fishes in bibical time, being able to expand one fact of news into reams of copy; and,
WHEREAS, she is departing her role as a little fish in a medium size pond to become a little fish in the big Washington pond; and,
WHEREAS, Claudia Townsend won't have the green door committee to kick around anymore, so that this committee will most likely start holding all meetings in the hallway.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do wish Claudia Townsend good luck and God speed in her Washington assignment.

The following communication was received from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
January 15, 1976
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Ellard:
I am enclosing herewith Certified List of those persons registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance (numbered 1 through 248) as of 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 15, 1976, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws, 1970.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely your friend,
/s/ Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State
Enclosure
State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State
1 Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify,

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that the fifteen pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 1 through 248), along with the names of the respec tive persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearances for the 1976 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of 3:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 1976, 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-Six and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundredth.

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

(SEAL)

THOSE REGISTERED IN THE DOCKET OF LEGISLATIVE APPEARANCE

1. Gene Dyson Georgia Business and Ind. Assoc. 181 Washington St., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
2. James N. Parkman Georgia Business and Ind. Assoc. 181 Washington St., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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Raymond L. Hill Georgia Hotel-Motel Assoc. 1410 Rhodes-Haverty Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

8. Virginia L. Mickish Georgia Assoc. of Curricculum and Instructional Supervision DeKalb County Courthouse, Room 801 Decatur, Georgia 30300

3. George L. DeMore Georgia Business and Ind. Assoc. 181 Washington St., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

9. Ernest W. LaBelle TRW, Inc. One Space Park Redondo Beach, Calif. 90278

4. Tom Raynor Georgia Business and Ind. Assoc. 181 Washington St., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
5. Jerry R. Griffin Georgia Municipal Assoc. 220-10 Pryor St. Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
6. Charles B. McReynolds, Jr. Registered Agent Jimmy Carter for President American Independent Party 94-11th Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309

10. Mary Anne Whatley Apartment Owners and Managers Association 5600 Roswell Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
11. EdDeaton Georgia Assoc. of Educators 2900 Britt David Road Columbus, Georgia 31904
12. Ervin W. Goodroe Building Material Merchants Assoc. of Georgia, Inc. Post Office Box 13 Perry, Georgia 31069

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13. Isabel C. Campbell Registered Agent DeKalb Community College Professional Assoc. of Georgia Educators 5309 Hugh Howell Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
14. Barbara Van Gelder American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia 88 Walton Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
15. Roy W. Sockwell Christian Science Committee on Publications 3379 Peachtree Road, N. E. Suite 273 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
16. Paul Earl Moore Southern Tobacco & Candy Association 50 Executive Park Dr., S. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
17. Linda G. Womack Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain St., Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
18. Frank L. Carter Georgia Textile Mfgs. Assoc., Inc. 2640 National Bank of Ga. Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
19. Marion L. Hudson Georgia Tax Payers Federation Post Office Box 14 Fairburn, Georgia 30213
20. Juanita E. Pate Georgia Assoc. of Mutual Insurance Agents 3300 N.E. Expressway, Suite 1-0 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
21. George Moore Atlanta Car for Hire 792 Bankhead Ave., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
22. Reverend Ralph R. Smith Atlanta Car for Hire 792 Bankhead Ave., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318

23. Tom Boiler National Bank of Georgia 34 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
24. Stewart Huey Registered Agent Bldg. Owners and Mgrs. of Atlanta Georgia State Assoc. of Life Underwriters Georgia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Assoc. American Subcontractors Assoc., Ga. Chapter 2200 Park Lake Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30345
25. James R. Loyd Registered Agent Bldg. Owners and Mgrs. of Atlanta Ga. State Assoc. of Life Underwriters Ga. Tire Dealers and Retreaders Assoc. American Subcontractors Assoc., Ga. Chapter 2200 Park Lake Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30345
26. J. B. Polhill, III Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain St. .Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
27. Ron Widener Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Assoc. 200 Wendell Court, Suite 207 Atlanta, Georgia 30336
28. Herman N. Spence Georgia Home Furnishings Assn. 14 G 2 Atlanta Merchandise Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303
29. Dan E. Walters Georgia Home Furnishings Assn. 866 West Peachtree St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
30. C. D. Ellington Apartment Owners and Mgrs. Assn. 200 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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31. Horton H. Herrin Ga. Society of Professional Engineers Suite 770 1371 Peachtree St., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
32. Bill P. Bates Standard Oil Company P. O. Box 1706 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
33. Dexter Gatehouse Ga. Retail Food Dealers Assn. 1087 Katherwood Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30310
34. Wayne Stanford Ga. Retail Food Dealers Assn. 1087 Katherwood Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310
35. Don Rooks Georgia School Boards Assn. 232 Stockwood Drive Woodstock, Georgia 30188
36. Don Tomlinson Georgia School Boards Assn. 4 Cardinal Drive Newnan, Georgia 30263
37. E. C. Mitcham Georgia Assn. of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
38. Judge G. Sisk National Assn. of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. 390 Lake Drive Hapeville, Georgia 30354
39. Harold Gray Georgia Mobile Home Assn. Box 2121 Castlewood Estates West Mableton, Georgia 30059
40. Charlotte Gattis Georgia Mobile Home Assn. P. O. Box 2121 Castlewood Estates West Mableton, Georgia 30059
41. Harold Sheats Assn. of County Commissioners of Georgia 2036 Headland Drive East Point, Georgia 30344

42. Ben F. Johnson, III Citizens & Southern National Bank 1200 C & S Nat'1 Bank Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
43. W. Wheeler Bryan Consumers' Utility Counsel 310 Rhodes Haverty Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
44. Elizabeth B. Hammond Office of Consumers' Utility Counsel 310 Rhodes Haverty Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
45. Bill McBrayer Registered Agent Georgia Retail Assn. Atlanta Automobile Assoc. 14-A-10 Atlanta Merchandise Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303
46. Wilbur T. Fitzgerald Georgia Municipal Assn. 220-10 Pryor Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
47. Aubrey Thompson Villines, Jr. Georgia Nurses Association 2924 Marlin Circle Atlanta, Georgia 30341
48. Cheatham E. Hodges, Jr. Registered Agent Georgia Catholic Conference Forward Augusta Suite 200, 209 7th Street Augusta, Georgia 30902
49. Barron Thorpe Registered Agent Ga. Wholesale Grocers Assn. Ga. Assn. of Convenience Store 909 Georgia Power Bldg. Macon, Georgia 31201
50. Pam Flournoy A A U W, Atlanta Branch 356 Redwood Drive, S. W. Marietta, Georgia 30060
51. Pat Jeanson A A U W, Georgia State Div. 4790 Olde Village Lane Atlanta, Georgia 30341

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52. Tom Watson Brown Registered Agent Ga. Assn. of Broadcasters MARTA Lake Lanier 800 Fulton Federal Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
53. John Langsfeld Assn. County Commissioners of Georgia 1124 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
54. T. H. Resseau, Jr. Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 177 Washington Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
55. William A. Moore Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. 177 Washington Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
56. Loraine Penn Licensed Practical Nurses 2628 Godfrey Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
57. J. W. Morgan Independent Bankers Assn. of Ga. Box 106 Covington, Georgia 30209
58. Ed Bayley Professional Firelighters of Georgia P. O. Box 30060 Marietta, Georgia 30060
59. David Terpstra Professional Firefighters of Ga. -Local #1460 P. O. Box 933 Marietta, Georgia 30060
60. Mrs. Dorothy J. Tracy League of Women Voters of Georgia 3037 Slaton Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
61. Wilton Hill Georgia School Bus Drivers Association Box 158 Reidsville, Georgia 30453
62. Horace H. Smith Firefighters of Ga. Local # 2482 Box 56 Riverdale, Georgia 30374

63. Larry Bass Firefighters of Ga. Local #2482 3059 Larose Street East Point, Georgia 30344
64. Larry Britt Firefighters of Ga. Local #2482 4060 Janice Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
65. Harley W. Jones Firefighters of Ga. Local #2465 4377 Faye Court Conyers, Georgia 30207
66. George L. Harris, Jr. Citizens & Southern Nat'1 Bank 99 Annex Atlanta, Georgia 30399
67. Louis Trousdale Owens-Illinois 346 San Juan Drive Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. 32082
68. Jim Groome Mead Corporation Post Office Box 4417 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
69. William A. Binns Union Camp Corporation Post Office Box 570 Atlanta, Georgia 31402
70. Charles L. Jackson Laborers International Union of North America-AFL-CIO 1951 North Druid Hills Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329
71. Dr. Dupree Jordan Association of Colleges & Universities in Georgia 3960 Peachtree Road, Suite 425 Atlanta, Georgia 30319
72. Judi Rogers Georgia Council, National Assn. of Social Workers 4734 Winthrop Drive College Park, Georgia 30337
73. Jack W. Houston Ga. Assn. of Petroleum Retailers P. O. Box 639 Decatur, Georgia 30031

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74. Rusty Kidd Medical Assn. of Georgia 938 Peachtree Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
75. Jason B. Gilliland Life of Georgia Life of Georgia Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30308
76. Harvey R. Brown Consulting Engineers Council, Inc. 210 Bona Alien Bldg. 133 Luckie Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
77. Linda Williams Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 2220 High Point Trail Atlanta, Georgia 30331
78. Herbert C. Green UAW 1280 Winchester Parkway, Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
79. Herb Butler UA W 1280 Winchester Parkway Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
80. James C. Thompson UAW 1280 Winchester Parkway, Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
81. Sam King Academy Schools 219 Norcross Road Norcross, Georgia 30071
82. Mrs. Mary S. Hughes Licensed Practical Nurses 886 Mitchell St., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314
83. Clint G. Sweazea Air Transport Assn. Atlanta Airport Atlanta, Georgia 30320
84. Phil Paradice Georgia Savings & Loan League 1616 William-Oliver Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

85. Bill Cummings Georgia Assn. of Educators Morgan Valley Road Rockmart, Georgia 30153
86. Harold Joiner Georgia Forestry Assn. 1204 Carnegie Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
87. Ronald D. Radtke Trident Yacht Club Post Office Box 32586 Decatur, Georgia 30032
88. Marti King Academy Schools 219 Norcross-Tucker Road Norcross, Georgia 30071
89. Charlie Templeton Medical Assn. of Georgia 938 Peachtree St., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
90. Joanna Hanes Registered Agent Ga. Mobile Home Assn. Ga. Taxpayers League Suite 1150 South Omni International Atlanta, Georgia 30303
91. Hubert L. Harris, Jr. C & S National Bank 99 Annex Atlanta, Georgia 30399
92. Eric Holmes Petroleum Council of Ga., Division, API 230 Peachtree St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
93. Creg Smith Petroleum Council of Ga., Division, API 230 Peachtree St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
94. Alien Douglas Registered Agent Southern Railway Ga. Chamber of Commerce 134 Peachtree St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30302
95. Mrs. John A. Dunaway Stop ERA 4904 Lake Forrest Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342

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96. Frank E. Coggin Registered Agent City of Hapeville Bank Legislation Consumer Legislation Tax Legislation 1001 International Blvd. Hapeville, Georgia 30354
97. Mrs. Barbara Muntean Clayton County Education Assn. 6073 Kathie Court Ellenwood, Georgia 30049
98. J. Robert Benton Wine Institute 1001 International Blvd. Suite 1104 Atlanta, Georgia 30354
99. Lithangia Shannell Robinson Georgia Assoc. of Educators 2880 Valley Heart Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
100. Beverly Jo Walls Assn. of County Commissioners of Georgia 323 8th St., N. E., #5 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
101. Garland H. Williams Fulton County Board of Education 2674 Lancaster Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
102. Kathy Knowles Associated Builders and Contractors 2050 Peachtree Industrial Suite 101 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
103. Ski Bashinski Registered Agent Ga. Funeral Directors Assn. Ga. Motorcycle Dealers Assn. Ga. Auto & Truck Wreakers Assn. Surveying & Mapping Society of Georgia Suite 123, 3009 Rainbow Drive Decatur, Georgia 30034
104. Harrison W. Bray Georgia Oilmen's Assn. 3300 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30341
105. F. Abit Massey Georgia Poultry Federation Post Office Box 763 Gainesville, Georgia 30501

106. Don Massey Georgia Poultry Federation Post Office Box 763 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
107. Ed W. Hiles Ga. Savings & Loan League, Inc. 1616 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
108. Mary Lou Keener Georgia Nurses Association 1060 Lanier Boulevard N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
109. Edward W. Killorin Registered Agent Ga. State Chamber of Commerce State Bar of Georgia Ga. Society of Certified Public Accountants 4000 First Nat'1 Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
110. Thomas C. Gilliland Georgia Podiatry Assn. 4000 First Nat'1. Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
111. William F. Morie Ga. Automobile Dealers Assn. 508 Hartford Building Atlanta,Georgia 30303
112. Sims Garrett Georgia Motor Trucking Assn. 500 Piedmont Ave., N. E. Atlanta.Georgia 30306
113. Eva C. Galambos Committee for Sandy Springs, Georgia 5070 Trimble Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342
114. Martin L. Wells North Fulton County P.T.A. 1215 Spalding Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
115. W. R. "Bill" Garpow Manufactured Housing Institute Emerson Center 2810 New Spring Road Atlanta, Georgia 30339
116. Thomas C. Watson Independent Bankers Assn. of Ga. 350 East Paces Ferry Rd., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

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117. Glenn Anthony Georgia Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
118. Kent Lawrence Ga. Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
119. James D. King, Jr. MARTA 1300 Equitable Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
120. Bob Bullington United Transportation Union Post Office Box 80763 Chamblee, Georgia 30301
121. Bruce E. Widener Registered Agent Ga. Utility Contractors Assn. Ga. Water & Pollution Control Assn. Ga. Equipment Distributors Assn. Ga. Well Drillers Assn. 5000 Snapfinger Woods Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032
122. Joseph Raymond Foerst Common Cause 2914 Flowers Drive Douglasville, Georgia 30174
123. Bob Cohn Various Horse Interests 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
124. Michael Bowling Various Banking Interests 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
125. Adron Harden Georgia Farm Bureau Federation 6870 Riverside Drive Macon, Georgia 31204
126. Robert B. Symonette Georgia Power Company Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
127. W. Robert Worley Georgia Power Company Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302

128. J. Lucius Black Georgia Farm Bureau Route 2 Preston, Georgia 31824
129. Thelma Turley League of Women Voters of Georgia 3974 Lithia Way Lithia Springs, Georgia 30057
130. James M. Bell Registered Agent Sears-Roebuck Ga. Retail Assn. Int'l Council of Shopping Centers Post Office Box 54004 Atlanta, Georgia 30308
131. James A. White, Jr. Registered Agent Home Builders Assoc. of Ga. Ga. Industrial Loan Assoc. Ga. Assoc. of Mineral Producing Industries Ga. Chiropractors Assoc. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 320 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
132. Russell B. Caldwell Georgia Recreational and Parks Legislative Committee 303 Deer ing Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
133. Thomas C. Parker Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 1300 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30301
134. Barbara Blum S.A.V.E. 205 River North Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
135. Betsy Loyless S.A.V.E. 560 West Paces Ferry Rd., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
136. Ruth Garretson DeKalb League of Women Voters 4215 Newcomb Road Decatur, Georgia 30034
137. Joe Moylan Georgia Association of Independent Insurance Agents 1252 W. Peachtree St., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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138. W. E. Cobble Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 2427 Shenandoah Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
139. William E. Renouf Pacific Finance 3781 Northeast Expressway Suite 138 Atlanta, Georgia 30340
140. Denmark Groover Post Office Box 162 Gray, Georgia 31203
141. Reverend Fred Williams Laborers International Union of North America-AFL-CIO 1069 Forest Valley Drive, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315
142. Lonnie E. Tumlin Laborers International Union of North America-AFL-CIO 6661 West Field Drive Riverdale, Ga. 30274
143. John W. Cox Ga. Association of Realtors, Inc. 2751 Buford Highway, N. E. Penthouse Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30324
144. Tom Harrold, Jr. Georgia Assoc. of Convenience Stores Post Office Box 1744 Athens, Georgia 30601
145. Dorothy J. Spence Ga. Association of American Institute of Architects 2525 Peachtree Center Bldg. 230 Peachtree Atlanta, Georgia 30303
146. Dorothy L. Love Common Cause 2570 Dresden Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341
147. M. C. Petersen Oilman Paper Company Box 878 St. Marys, Georgia 31558

148. Charles L. Skinner Georgia Motor Trucking Assn. 500 Piedmont Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
149. C. Blackburn Brewer Common Cause 957 Forest Avenue Forest Park, Georgia 30050
150. James P. Martin, Jr. Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants 1504 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
151. Troy A. Athon Georgia Nursing Homes Assn. 3250 Memorial Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032
152. Ernest Vandiver Independent Bankers Assoc. Lavonia, Georgia
153. Bryce Holcomb Ga. Soft Drink Assoc. 2508 Carroll Avenue Chamblee, Georgia 30341
154. Talitha M. Russell Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Post Office Box 655 McDonough, Georgia 30253
155. Joe W. Andrews, Jr. Registered Agent Ga. Ind. Meat Packers Assn. Ga. Industrial Loan Assn. Home Builders Assn. of Ga. Mortgage Bankers of Ga. Ga. Chiropractic Assn. Ga. Assn. of Mineral Producers Ga. Retail Jewelers Assn. Post Office Box 801 Macon, Georgia 31202
156. James D. Cone Georgia Recreation Park Society 554 Tallwood Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
157. John P. Stevens First National Bank 2 Peachtree St., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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158. Claude R. Glaze Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks 525 North Hairston Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
159. Gerald E. Busbee First National Bank of Atlanta Post Office Box 4148 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
160. William Padgett Trust Company Bank Post Office Box 4418 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
161. Steve Nimmer Registered Agent Ga. Automobile Dealers Assn. Ga. Farm Equipment Assn. Post Office Box 269 Blackshear, Georgia 31516
162. Charles R. Scherer Common Cause 4290 Hidden Court College Park, Georgia 30339
163. Albert Louis Holliman Sandy Springs City Committee, Inc. 450 Forest Hills Drive, N. E. Sandy Springs, Georgia 30342
164. Wallace Baldwin, Jr. Registered Agent American Postal Workers Union-AFL-CIO Georgia State AFL-CIO Georgia Parent Teacher Assn. Post Office Box 3232 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
165. Franklin P. Lindsey, Jr. Georgia Bankers Assn. 1020 William-Oliver Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
166. Charles A. Worsham Georgia Bankers Assn. 1020 William-Oliver Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
167. Charles H. Lindsey Georgia Telephone Assoc. Suite 846 Atlanta Center Ltd. 250 Piedmont Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308

168. Stephen E. Janas Georgia Dental Assn. 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
169. Lloyd W. Garner Ga. State Firemens Assn., Inc. 720 Church Street Decatur, Georgia 30030
170. Winfred S. Tucker Ga. State Firemens Assn., Inc. 720 Church Street Decatur, Georgia 3003C
171. Gregory G. Kergosien The Upjohn Company 1554 N. Springs Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
172. Brian Johnstone General Telephone Company Post Office Box 249 Dalton, Georgia 30720
173. Charles E. Crowder General Agribusiness Council 19 Hunter Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334
174. Harold F. Jackson Holland and Knight Pharmacy 2575-C Snapfinger Road Decatur, Georgia 30034
175. James M. Christian CIBA Pharmaceutical Company 4439 Shelborne Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341
176. Gerald N. Brunson Merck Sharp & Dohme 4940 Windhaven Court Atlanta, Georgia 30338
177. S. Warren Jackson S. Warren Jackson & Co. Suite 1800 Peachtree Center Building 230 Peachtree St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
178. Gerald (Jerry) Hill Standard Oil Co. of Indiana and subsidiaries 6 Executive Park Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329

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179. Tim Mirshak Georgia Catholic Conference Box 21840 Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
180. W. H. Hosch Fulton National Bank Post Office Box 4387 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
181. George A. Hanson Moultrie and Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 487 Moultrie, Georgia 31768
182. George Neffinger Common Cause 130-26th Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
183. W. F. Jackson Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Route Four, Box 247 Forsyth, Georgia 31029
184. W. M. (Bill) Alexander, City of Atlanta Mayor's Office City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303
185. Dorris D. Holmes League of Women Voters of Ga. 346 Pinetree Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
186. Anne T. Hager League of Women Voters of Ga. 2847 Lenora Church Road Snellville, Georgia 30278
187. Howard M. Hoffman Citizens Lobbying Route One Norcross, Georgia 30071
188. William M. Blankinship Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
189. Jesse W. Curlee Georgia Textile Mfgs . Assn. 2640 National Bank of Ga. Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

190. Hershel W. Farmer Seaboard Coastline Railroad 1800 First Nat'1 Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
191. JoanJ. McNeal Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
192. Heywood C. Gay Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 Cain Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
193. Dick Dorsey American Insurance Assn. 3445 Peachtree Rd., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
194. Victor J. Impeciato Georgia Restaurant Assoc. 2263 Peachtree Rd., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
195. Steve Levetan Georgia Assn. of Scrap Processors 616 Decatur St., S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
196. Jim Blalock Ga. Assn. of Justices of the Peace and Constables, Inc. 211 Watson Boulevard Warner Robins, Georgia 31093
197. C. Todd Evans Registered Agent Common Cause Georgians for Handgun Control, Inc. Suite 201 92 Luckie Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
198. Alex Crumbley State Bar of Georgia 2130 1st Nat'1 Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
199. Charles E. Campbell Registered Agent Ga. Chamber of Commerce State Bar of Georgia 300 Fulton Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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200. Paul Hanes Registered Agent State Bar of Georgia Ga. Beer Wholesalers Assn. Suite 1727 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
201. Joe E. Sloan General Motors Corporation 5730 Glenridge Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
202. James W. Kittrell Seaboard Coast Line R. R. Co. 1800 First Nat'1 Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
203. Steve Ball Registered Agent Ga. Mobile Home Assn. Ga. Taxpayers League 1571 Nantahalla Court, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
204. Jim Ewing Home Builders Assn of Metropolitan Atlanta 339 Buckhead Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
205. Saralyn B. Oberdorfer Georgia P.T.A. 6150 Mountain Brook Way Atlanta, Georgia 30328
206. Walter T. McDaniel ITT Rayonier, Inc. 436 Ivy Lane Jesup, Georgia 31545
207. J. R. Watson Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Association Post Office Box 1077 Atlanta, Georgia
208. L. A. Wood, Jr. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30348
209. William G. Sanders Georgia Association of Broadcasters, Inc. 6065 Roswell Road, N. E. Suite 815 Atlanta, Georgia 30314

210. Jesse R. Moore Atlanta Association of Educators 201 Ashby Street, N. W. Suite 212 Atlanta, Georgia 30314
211. Glenn Newsome Georgia Assn. of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
212. Judy Sharpe Georgia Assn . of Educators Post Office Box 2745 Columbus, Georgia 31902
213. Conrad J. Sechler Registered Agent Ga. Consumer Finance Assn. Empire Mortgage and Investment Tucker Federal S & L Assn. Central Underwriters, Inc. Post Office Box 87 Tucker, Georgia 30084
214. Robert N. Dokson Registered Agent Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. Emmaus House Poverty Rights Organization 153 Pryor Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
215. Elaine H. Bolton League of Women Voters of Ga. 1120 Pine Valley Road Griffin, Georgia 30223
216. Jule W. Felton, Jr. State Bar of Georgia 3300 First Nat'1 Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
217. Heyward Wilson Georgia Assn. of Educators Post Office Box 1654 Gainesville, Georgia 30501
218. Kay Pippin Georgia Assn. of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
219. Steve Patrick Coalition University of Georgia 394 South Pope Street Athens, Georgia 30601

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220. Carl Mabbs-Zeno Coalition University of Georgia 237 Sartain Drive Athens, Georgia 30601
221. Ed Green Coalition University of Georgia 238 Hillside Drive Fairburn, Georgia 30213
222. Roy T. Reynolds Coalition University of Georgia 4252 Lake Lauren Drive Smyrna, Georgia 30080
223. Nelson deRosset Ross Coalition University of Georgia 2879 Arden Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
224. Dan Cooke Coalition University of Georgia Box 158 Myers Hall University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30601
225. Claudia McNair Georgia Recreation and Parks Society 8935 Dorsey Road Riverdale, Georgia 30274
226. Roger T. Lane Ga. Pharmaceutical Assn. 1 LaVista-Perimeter Office Park - Suite 108 Tucker, Georgia 30084
227. Alton McWhorter Georgia Milk Producers Assn. Route Two Franklin, Georgia 30217
228. J. J. Bates Firefighters of Georgia #2428 2973 Blount Street East Point, Georgia 30344
229. Kathleen Mull Georgia Assoc. of L.P.N.'s Route Two, Box 1086 Hampton, Georgia 30228
230. Ben E. Fordham Coastal States Life Ins. Co. 3328 Hilton Wood Drive Columbus, Georgia 31906

231. John F. Chambless Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (Georgia Branch) 147 Harris St., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313
232. Jack Talley Georgia Industrial Developers Association Post Office Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
233. Don Baldwin Firefighters of Ga. #2482 1384 Sullivan Road Apartment 5 College Park, Georgia 30337
234. Mark Langston Firefighters of Ga. #2482 2232 Bonner Road East Point, Georgia 30344
235. Sim Mclver Laborers International Union of North America 1004 Edgewood Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
236. Donnie M. Dennison Laborers International Union of North America 1004 Edgewood Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
237. Beth Ruyle Atlanta Regional Commission 100 Peachtree St., N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
238. Richard F. Hewatt Atlanta Metro Taxicab Group 563 Trabert Ave., N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
239. John P. Tucker, Jr. Registered Agent First Georgia Bank 116 Lafayette Drive, N. E. Apt. 16 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
240. Robert Bock Georgia Association of Independent Insurance Agents 313 Redwood Drive Marietta, Georgia 30060

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241. Alan Craig Abbott Registered Agent Stop ERA Young Republicans 4868 Oakside Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
242. Mary Garden Georgia Public Interest Research Group 68 Roswell Court 3445 Roswell Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
243. Randolph Perry Ga. Public Interest Research Group 1323 Briarcliff Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
244. N. Seldon Brown Georgia Hospital Association 92 Piedmont Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

245. Pat MacDonald Ga. Electric Membership Corp. 148 Cain Street Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
246. William M. Bates Interstate Paper Corp. 814 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
247. John N. Booth Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30346
248. Ralph C. Moor State Career and Retired Employees Association 3649 Peachtree Road, N. E. Apartment 105 Atlanta, Georgia 30319

Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning, January 19, 1976, 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 19, 1976

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.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend C. Nathaniel Ellis, Pastor of the Paradise Baptist Church, Atlanta, 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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1370. By: Representatives Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire of the 9th, Clark and Mann of the 13th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the Governor to increase the maximum permissible parti cipation and contribution to the health insurance plan for employees by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1371. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 99th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, by striking Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Title 46 so as to provide for the right to the writ of garnishment after judgment; to provide for affidavit and bond for garnishment; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1372. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Ham of the 80th, Bray of the 70th, and Larsen of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a tax on certain deeds, instruments or other writings transferring real estate, approved April 18, 1967, as amended, so as to provide for additional exemptions from the tax imposed by said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1373. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: 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 if a municipality does not levy an excise tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages, the tax imposed by the county shall be applicable to the sale of such alcoholic beverages in the municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1374. By: Representative Matthews of the 145th: A BILL providing for the compen sation and allowances of certain State officials so as to change the annual salary of members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1375. By: Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Culpepper of the 98th, Snow of the 1st, Russell of the 53rd, Howard of the 19th, Nix and Harrison of the 20th, Marcus of the 26th, and Bolster of the 30th: 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; to provide for additional strikes in joint trials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1376. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act to create, provide and require a compre hensive, uniform, statewide system for gathering information to be used as the basis for more uniform taxation of property within this State so as to pro vide that the Chief Appraiser shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the board of tax assessors in all-counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1377. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the time within which a notice of appeal must be filed with the local board of tax assessors by residents of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1378. By: Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System approved Feb. 3, 1949 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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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1379. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Section 92-3102 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, relating to the rate of taxation of corporations and to corporate adjustments; to provide for the clarification of the nondeductibility of certain taxes paid by corporations; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1380. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Beck of the 148th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the orderly and proper cancel lation of instruments so as to provide for an additional definition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1381. By: Representatives Petro of the 46th, Hudson of the 137th, Clark of the 55th, and Carter of the 146th: A BILL to prohibit the cost of certain advertising to be included as an operational expense in certain rate schedule proceedings before the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide the procedures con nected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1382. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to authorize a stenographer to be present with the grand jury while witnesses are being examined in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 15,950 and not more than 16,500; to provide for the appointment and compensation of such stenographer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1383. By: Representative Parrish of the 97th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide for service credit for certain members who worked under the supervision of the Georgia Depart ment of Public Health; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1384. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Brown of the 34th, Tucker of the 73rd, and Harden of the 154th: A BILL to provide that pur chasers at judicial sales need not tender cash, but, as an alternative, may tender a cashier's or certified check which is drawn for the amount of the pur chase price and which is issued by or certified by any financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1385. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6913, relative to the duty of the boards of tax assessors to ascertain what property is subject to taxation and describing penalties for unreturned taxes, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the amount of the penalty;
and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HR 517-1385. By: Representatives Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th: A RESOLU TION designating staurolite as the official State mineral, the shark tooth as the official State fossil, quartz as the official State gem and marble as the official State rock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 518-1385. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Dr. Richard E. Wooley; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 519-1385. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law that minimum sentences shall be served before eligibility for parole for conviction of certain offenses except by unanimous vote of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and the concurrence of the sentencing judge and the prosecuting attorney or their successors in office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1386. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Buck of the 95th, Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Lee of the 72nd, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to provide that an individual who holds a Statewide elective office may not qual ify for a different Statewide elective office unless first tendering his resigna tion; to provide for the manner of tendering said resignations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1387. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the manufacture, sale and taxing of wine so as to provide that certain records pertaining to wine brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspec tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1388. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: 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 certain records pertaining to distilled spirits brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1389. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to provide that certain records pertaining to malt beverage brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1390. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department in the enforcement 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; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1391. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the distribution, sale, transporta tion, use and disposal of pesticides in the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide for an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to describe misbranding; to specify prohibited acts; to provide for registration; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1392. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act approved March 7, 1955 so as to provide for additional definitions; to correct certain references in the membership of the Structural Pest Control Commis sion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1393. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the application of pesticides by any means within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for adoption of regulations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1394. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Miles of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to malt beverage taxes so as to provide for the authorization of distribution or sale of malt beverages in various container sizes by certain common carriers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1395. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Miles of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the manufacture, sale and taxing of wine so as to provide for the authorization of distribution or sale of wine in various container sizes by certein common carriers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1396. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, and Sams of the 90th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing area county and independent boards of education to adopt policies relating to the use of corporal punishment so as to provide for certain requirements in connection with admin istering corporal punishment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1397. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ross of the 76th, Knight of the 67th, Evans of the 84th, Adams of the 14th, Shanahan of the 7th, Sizemore of the 136th, Burton of the 47th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions rela tive to average compensation for determining retirement allowances; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1398. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, Patten of the 149th, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to fix the terms of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit and in the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 523-1398. By: Representatives Adams of the 14th, Watson of the 114th, Cole of the 6th, Kilgore of the 65th, Phillips of the 91st, Sizemore of the 136th, Cox of the 141st, Banks of the 104th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that appropriations to the Board of Regents shall be on a line item basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1399. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend an Act providing the procedure for the impaneling of alternate jurors in felony cases in the superior courts of this State so as to provide for the appointment of alternate jurors in certain cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1400. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consoli dating the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to require that open and closed seasons for wildlife be fixed no later than a specified date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1401. By: Representatives 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 BILL to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allowances of mem bers of the General Assembly, as amended, so as to change the provisions relat ing to vouchers; to provide that members of the General Assembly shall certify that vouchers are true and correct and to make it a crime to certify falsely; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read

the second time:

HB 1351

HB 1363

HB 1352

HR 506-1363

HB 1353

HR 507-1363

HB 1354

HR 508-1363

HB 1355

HB 1364

HB 1356

HB 1365

HB 1357

HB 1366

HB 1358

HB 1367

HB 1359

HB 1368

HB 1360

HB 1369

HB 1361

HR 516-1369

HB 1362

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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 Resolu tion of the House:

HR 515. By: Represenatives Whitmire of the 9th, Jackson of the 9th, and Wood of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending the Gainesville Post 7 American Legion Baseball Team; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1230. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 84-18, relating to lightning rods, taxes assessed upon their installation, and contracts to sell lightning rods; to repeal Code Section 84-9928 relating to criminal penalties invoked for violation of the provisions of Code Chapter 84-18; and for other purposes.

The report 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 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1231. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create in any county having a population of 250,000 and not more than 500,000 according to the U.S. census of 1960 or any future U.S. census, a tax collection study commission to study the collection and assessment of State and county taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such county"; to repeal con flicting 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat
YBargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleherrv, D. Y Chance, G." Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Eean MJ VFlliottFH T
r,iiiuii., t..n.,ar.
fcvans, B Y tvans > W ' U Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H.

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Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.

Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Kevton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. YKing, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.

Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1232. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 92-36, relating to the collection and payment of moneys, fees, commissions, penalties, and other charges by State departments, commissions, bureaus, and other branches and agencies of State government for the purpose of supporting and maintaining such governmental entities; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, G. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrel], B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance. G.

Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. YEgan, M.J. Y Elliot!. E.H.,Jr.
Evans. B. Y Evans. W.I). Y Felton. D.

Y Flovd, Leon Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.

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Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Snow, Wayne, Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

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

HB 1233. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-2010, relating to the assessment of a fee on all persons, firms, corporations, or partnerships buying salary or wage accounts or lending money upon same, as amended by Paragraph 91 of Section 2 of an Act approved March 28, 1935; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Cornell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Kevton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Due to mechanical failure, the votes of Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd and Leonard of the 3rd were not recorded. They each wish to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1233.

HB 1234. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5905, relating to the requirements of insurance companies doing business within the State to furnish names of agents to the Comptroller General in making required returns; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D., Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daughterly, J.C.
Y Dayis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy YXane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 1.

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

Due to mechanical failure, the votes of Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd and Leonard of the 3rd were not recorded. They each wish to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1234.

HB 1235. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the

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7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5802, relating to the duties of the deputy revenue commissioners appointed under Code Section 92-4507; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1236. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-603, relating to the granting of an exemption from any special taxes to every park or place where certain athletic and sporting events are held under a charge of admission whenever the proprietor or owner is a maimed or disabled Confederate soldier; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

Due to mechanical failure, the roll call could not be verified.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 0 .

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

HB 1237. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Coiling of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide an exemption for members of the armed forces from the payment of any pen alties, costs, interests or other fees assessed for failure to return real or per sonal property or to pay the tax on same; to provide for method of exemption; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1238. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act for the abatement of all income taxes for members of the armed forces upon death; and for other purposes", as amended; to repeal an Act providing for income tax deductions, exemptions and extensions for men and women serving in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1239. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to grant extensions of time for the filing of income tax returns by returning Korean veterans; to provide that no interest shall accrue during such time; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 0.

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

HB 1240. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL 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", as amended, so as to repeal subsection (j), relating to taxation of motor fuel used in the operation of watercraft upon certain waters; 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 106, nays 0.

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

HB 1241. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to require the tax-receivers in all counties in this State having a population of 200,000 inhabitants or more by the U.S. census of 1930, or any future U.S. census, to list in the white, and colored tax digests respectively the names of the tax payers in continuous alphabetical order without segregation by militia districts or other local subdivisions"; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1245. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to impose a tax on obscene materials; to define terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved Mar. 20, 1970; and for other purposes.

The report 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 13.

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

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.
The following amendment was read:

Representative McDonald of the 12th moves to amend HB 784 as follows: Change section 3 to 4. Add new section 3 to read as follows: "Any licensed retail seller of malt beverages may purchase from any licensed wholesaler in this state."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 74.
The amendment lost.

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The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Greer of the 43rd moves to amend HB 784 as follows:
page 2, line 13, change from "Corporation shall sell, offer for sell" to "Corporation shall sell, offer for sale".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
YWall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 28.

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 by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 442. By: Senators Carter of the 14th, Young of the 13th, Hudgins of the 15th, Barker of the 18th, McGill of the 24th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to

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amend Code Section 95A-961, relating to the circumstances under which cer tain vehicles may exceed the prescribed weight, width and length limitations, as amended, so as to provide the circumstances under which permits may be issued which would authorize vehicles to extend up to and including 168 inches when transporting mobile homes; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the House was again taken up for consideration.

HR 493-1322. By Representatives Howell of the 140th, Wood of the 9th, Cooper of the 19th, Egan of the 25th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; to provide for the submis sion 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 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. Governor; Term of Office; Salary, Etc. The executive power shall
be vested in a Governor, who shall hold his office during the term of four years, and until his successor shall be chosen and qualified. The Governor serving at the time of the adoption of this amendment and future Governors shall be eligible to succeed themselves for one four-year term. In the event a Governor succeeds himself he shall not again be eligible to hold the office of Governor. In the event a Governor does not succeed himself he shall not be eligible to hold the office of Governor until after the expiration of four years from the conclusion of his term. The salary of the Governor shall be provided by law and shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected. No Governor shall receive any emolument from the United States, or either of them, or from any foreign power. The State officers, required by this Con stitution to be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor shall also hold office for four years."

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 salary of the
Governor shall [ 1 NO - not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected and
to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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Representative Cole of the 6th moved that debate be limited for each speaker to five minutes, plus an additional five minutes for questions and answers.
On the motion to limit debate, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 47, nays 93. The motion to limit debate was lost. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:15 o'clock, P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the House was again taken up for consideration.
HR 493-1322. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Wood of the 9th, Cooper of the 19th, Egan of the 25th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, and many others: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend HR 493-1322 by adding in Section 1, page 2, after line 3, the following:
No person shall be eligible to seek election as Governor unless at the expiration of the term he would have served no more than 8 years total time as Governor or Acting Governor.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. NCair, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark. L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. NGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H., Jr. N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 57, nays 105.

The amendment was lost.

A second amendment, offered by Representative Williamson of the 45th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Leggett of the 153rd moves to amend HR 493-1322 by adding "or diminished" after the word "increased" on line 25, page 1; and by striking lines 11, 12 and part of 13 to word "allow", page 2, so ballot will read:

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(YES) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself
(NO) for one four-year term?

The following amendment to the Leggett amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Leggett of the 153rd moves to amend the Leggett amendment to HR 493-1322 by striking Line 3, 4 and the word "elected" on line 5 page 1.

The Leggett amendment, as amended, was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Walker of the 115th, was read.

Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Leggett amendment, as amended.

Representative Leggett of the 153rd objected.

The objection to the motion was withdrawn.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in adopting the Leggett amendment, as amended.

By unanimous consent, the Leggett amendment and the Leggett amendment to the Leggett amendment were withdrawn from further consideration.

By unanimous consent, Representative Leggett's name was added to the following Walker amendment, previously read:

Representatives Walker of the 115th and Leggett of the 153rd move to amend HR 493-1322 by striking line 3, line 4 and through the word "elected" on line 5, page 1; striking all but the first word of line 24, page 1; by striking all of line 25, page 1; by striking the first five words on line 26, page 1; and, by deleting the words "to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected and" on lines 10, 11, 12 and 13, page 2.

The Walker and Leggett amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative White of the 132nd, was read and lost.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Phillips of the 91st was read and lost.

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow the Governor in office on January 1, 1977, to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; 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, 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. Governor; Term of Office; Salary, Etc. The executive power shall be vested in a Governor, who shall hold his office during the term of four years, and until his successor shall be chosen and qualified. The Governor serving on January 1, 1977, shall be eligible to succeed himself for one four-year term. In the event the Governor succeeds himself he shall not again be eligible to hold the office of Governor. In the event the Governor in office on January 1, 1977, does not succeed himself he shall not be eligible to hold the office of Governor until after the expiration of four years from the conclusion of his term. Any person holding the office of Governor after January 1, 1980, shall not be eligible to succeed himself as Governor until after the expiration of four years from the conclusion of his term. The salary of the Governor shall be provided by law and shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected. No Governor shall receive any emolument from the United States, or either of them, or from any foreign power. The State officers, required by this Con stitution to be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor shall also hold office for four years."
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 salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall
( ) NO have been elected and to allow the Governor in office on January 1, 1977, to succeed himself for one four-year term?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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, as amended.

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the viva voce roll call was ordered and the voting was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. NElliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson. Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.

Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill> Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.

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Y Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E.

Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.

Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W. B. N Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, H.M. Y Twiggs, R. NVaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.

N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 122, nays 51.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.
Representative Lane of the 40th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity to HR 493-1322, as amended.
Representative Carrell of the 75th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 493-1322, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

Representative Evans of the 99th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 493-1322. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative McCollum of the 134th wished to have the Journal record that had he been able to attend today's Session, he would have voted in the affirmative on the adoption of HR 493-1322, as amended.

Representative Childers of the 15th asked unanimous consent that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Commit tee on Health and Ecology for further study:

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.

The consent was granted and SB 21 was recommitted to the Committee on Health and Ecology.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 530. By Representatives Dover of the llth, Childs of the 51st, Wood of the 9th, and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Paying tribute to the Cherokee and Creek Indians; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 1976 marks the 200th Anniversary of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee and Creek Indians were the earliest recorded inhabitants of Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, these first Americans and Georgians have made innumerable cultural, agricultural, military and humanitarian contributions to our State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, without the Indian aid given to the earliest European settlers in the form of food, survival technology and military assistance, these settlers would probably have perished, and with them our great political and social system; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokees adopted a Judeo-Christian faith, developed a good bicameral legislative government, which also had executive and judicial branches, created their own alphabet, established schools in their language, and by the mid-1820's were printing their own newspaper; and
WHEREAS, the Creek Indians early became renowned for their ability as excellent farmers, were great military technicians and developed to the position of being called one of the five civilized tribes; and
WHEREAS, both the Cherokee and Creek were removed from Georgia both by statute and by force, even though the United States Supreme Court had upheld their title to all territory in Georgia west of the Chattahoochee River; and
WHEREAS, their lands were taken from them and distributed by lottery to early settlers; and
WHEREAS, countless numbers of Cherokee and Creek died on the forced marches to the Indian Territory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body hereby recognize and pay tribute to our original Americans and Georgians for their past, present and future contributions to the greatest State and Nation on earth.

HR 531. By Representative Waddle of the 113th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Northside High School Football Team of Warner Robins for winning the 1975 Region 2-AAA Football Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Northside High School Football Team of Warner Robins, in an out standing display of talent, determination and sportsmanship, won the 1975 Region 2-AAA Football Championship; and
WHEREAS, the Eagles demonstrated true character and sportsmanship in compiling an outstanding 10-0 record during the regular season; and
WHEREAS, the Northside Eagles handed Central of Macon its only loss during the regular season, and having to again engage the eventual State Champions in the playoffs, in true spirit they gave their very best in a close 21-19 setback; and
WHEREAS, the admirable record compiled by this team can only be attributed to the dedication, drive and outstanding physical conditioning of the players and the out standing coaching ability of Coach Conrad Nix and his staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Coach Conrad Nix and his staff, and each member of the Northside High School Football Team for winning the 1975 Region 2-AAA Football Championship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to send an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Coach Conrad Nix for presentation to the Northside High School Football Team.

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HR 532. By Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Banks of the 104th, Evans of the 99th, Phillips of the 120th, Randall of the 101st and Pinkston of the 100th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable Earl Hamrick; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Earl Hamrick has served with distinction, dedication and ability as Sheriff of Twiggs County since January 1, 1941; and
WHEREAS, during his 35 years in office Sheriff Hamrick has become widely known throughout the State of Georgia for the efficient manner in which he has conducted the duties and responsibilities of his office and for his ability to solve cases of extreme com plexity; and
WHEREAS, he is known and respected for the just and fair manner in which he has dealt with all of those with whom he has come into contact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend the Honorable Earl Hamrick for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Twiggs County and the State of Georgia in his capacity as Sheriff of Twiggs 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 the Honorable Earl Hamrick.
Leave of absence was granted to Representative McCollum of the 134th in order that he might attend to pressing personal business.

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, January 20,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Eraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Manner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.

Hill, G. Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben .Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.H. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, H.T. Phillips, W.R. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Sams, Bill

Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.H. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend W. Robert Rutledge, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Powder Springs, 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

HB 1402. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to provide for the issuance of consular corps license plates free of charge; to provide for a short title; to provide for the year in which issuance of such plates shall begin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1403. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 68), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to bonds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1404. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of Georgia Income Tax, and exemptions and deductions, thereunder, as amended, so as to provide for deductions from Georgia taxable net income; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1405. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Murphy of the 18th, and Carnes of the 43rd, and Davis of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that every parent or other persons in loco parentis having in custody and control over a minor child or children under the age of seventeen shall be liable for the willful and wanton acts of said minor child or children resulting in injury or damage to the person or property, or both, so as to change the age provisions relative to minor children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1406. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Jessup of the 117th, Sheats of the 28th, Patten of the 149th, Battle of the 124th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Ga., so as to make it possible for custodial, maintenance and other unskilled or hourly paid employees in State colleges and universities to be eligible for membership with the Teachers' Retirement System by remov ing the present prohibition on membership in the law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1407. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens Employees' Pension Plan, approved Mar. 3, 1965, as amended, so as to provide an option to certain Members of the Police and Fire Depart ments of the City of Athens with reference to an election of benefit under said Pension Plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1408. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-49, relating to tax collectors' duties in general, as amended, so as to permit the receipt by tax commissioners and tax collectors, without personal liability, of checks and money orders; to provide a time of payment; to provide for taxpayer liability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1409. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Section 95A-962, relating to the police powers of the Department of Transportation, as amended, so as to provide for the enforcement of an Act providing for permits for the location or relocation of certain mobile homes, as the same may now or here after be amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1410. By: Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Smith of the 42nd, Beckham of the 89th, and Sams of the 90th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-1407, relating to tax reports and the computation and payment of the motor fuel tax, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the allowance to cover losses and expenses; to provide an allowance for unaccounted for temperature losses and other variations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1411. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex officio justice of the peace and establishing in lieu there of a municipal court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, so as to change the procedure of filling a vacancy created by the death of the judge of the municipal court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1412. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide that the tangible, intangible, real, personal or mixed property investments or assets of the Retirement System are public property and exempt from taxation and from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment or any other process whatsoever; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1413. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act classifying property for taxation and levying taxes on certain classes of intangible personal property, so as to provide that except in certain cases it shall be unlawful for certain persons to divulge or make known in any manner the amount or kind of any intangible personal property or any particulars set forth or disclosed in certain reports or retsrns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1414. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional

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judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1415. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide a new chapter relating to catastrophic health insurance; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide definitions; to mandate availabil ity of certain coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1416. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 53rd, and Jordan of the 58th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relat ing to the nomination of candidates, so as to provide that members of certain local boards of education may be elected in nonpartisan elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Comittee on State of Republic.

HB 1417. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of traffic signals and indicators, as amended by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 496), so as to prohibit school buses from turning right on red lights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1418. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to authorize the Department of Public Safety to make awards to employees of the Department in recognition of outstanding service, heroism, and other exemplary acts to pr on behalf of the Department of State; to provide for defraying the costs thereof; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations pursuant thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1419. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to allow certain members who were formerly employees of the Ga. Coopera tive Services for the Blind, Inc. to purchase and receive credit for such employ ment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1420. 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 qualifications for members of the board of commis sioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1421. By: Representatives Hamilton of the 31st, Daugherty of the 33rd, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Marcus of the 26th, Brown of the 34th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the composition of said Board; to provide for the election of members to the Board; to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for terms of office; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1422. By: Representative Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to provide for the licensing and bonding of Grain Dealers; to provide fr definitions; to provide for excep tions; to provide for licenses and applications and fees for such licenses; to pro vide for requirements for licensees; to provide for certified public weighers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1423. By: Representatives Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Harrison and Nix of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Wall of the 61st, Lee and Johnson of the 72nd, and Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Metropolitan Area Plan ning and Development Commission in each Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area of this State having a population of more than 1,000,000 so as to provide an alternative procedure for recommending the removal of a county from the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1424. By: Representative Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide for refunds of sales taxes paid to the State with respect to purchases where the dealer never receives full payment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1425. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1, 1950 so as to change the provisions relating to disability benefits; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 1426. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, King of the 96th, Carnes of the 43rd, Parkman of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 26, the Criminal Code of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide that persons convicted of the commission of certain offenses in which a firearm was used shall serve certain minimum sentences; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 524-1426. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, King of the 96th, Carnes of the 43rd, Beckham of the 89th, Howard of the 19th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may require by law that persons convicted of crimes involving the use of firearms must serve a minimum sentence before parole, commutation of sentence, remittitur of sentence or reprieve may be granted; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 525-1426. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lynch; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 526-1426. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of each county to fix the compensation and other emoluments of the members of the county governing authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 527-1426. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Smith of the 78th, Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Ham of the 80th, Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd, and Tucker of the 73rd: A RESOLUTION desig nating a portion of U.S. Highway 41 and a portion of U.S. Highway 341 as the "Peach Blossom Trail"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1427. By: Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Harden of the 154th, Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Lane of the 81st, Hudson of the 137th, Smith of the 42nd, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act providing tort liability of parents for willful acts of children so as to change the provi sions relating to the tort liability of parents; to limit the amount of damages recoverable; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1428. By: Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Harden of the 154th, Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Smith of the 42nd, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Title 92, relating to public revenue, as amended, so as to require certain information to be included on notices of taxes due and notices of assessments sent to taxpayers of counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1429. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-619, relating to the discontinuance of service by motor common carriers after giving notice, so as to provide that the discontinuance of service in whole or in part shall be discretionary with the Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1430. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that the Commissioner of Public Safety may allow not more than two unmarked motor vehicles of optional colors per State Patrol Post to be employed in traffic law enforcement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1431. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the qualifications for agents of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide that special contract investigators retained by the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be considered employees of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation and shall have all the rights and privileges of such employees with certain exceptions; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1432. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act so as to provide for legis lative intent; to require certain students to meet certain requirements relating to multiplication tables before being promoted; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1433. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Nix of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Sams of the 90th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-407 relating to recording deeds, mortgages, bonds for title or other registrable instruments in one county when the execution is before an officer of another county without jurisdiction, so as to provide for a definition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1434. By: Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Buck of the 95th, Smyre of the 92nd, Berry of the 94th, King of the 96th, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act requiring the sheriffs of this State to keep a record of prisoners commit ted to the jail of the county of which they are sheriff, so as to add Muscogee County to the proviso in said Act now applicable to Richmond County, to the effect that such book shall be kept at the jail by the jailer, and shall otherwise be kept as provided in said law for sheriffs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1435. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Colquitt County, formerly known as the City Court of Colquitt County and the Civil and Crim inal Court of Colquitt County so as to change the monthly and quarterly terms of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1436. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Ware of the 68th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act so as to provide that, when the coverage being cancelled on a motor vehicle is to be replaced with other insurance, the insurers shall notify the Commis sioner of Public Safety of such replacement coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 528-1436. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a countywide vote in Chatham County on any local Act consolidating the governments of Chatham County and the City of Savannah and creating a new successor countywide government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 529-1436. By: Representative Hill of the 41st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution to create within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial Authority; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1437. By: Representative West of the 72nd: A BILL to create the State Airport Com mission; to provide for a short title; to determine the need for the Commission; to declare the purposes and objectives of the Commission; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1438. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bainbridge so as to change the penalty provisions rela tive to the violation of ordinances of the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1439. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Decatur County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to costs and fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1440. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to abolish the office of coroner and create in lieu thereof the office of county medi cal examiner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 90,000 and not more than 140,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1441. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act so as to provide for legis lative intent; to require spelling competition in certain school grades; to provide for a Statewide spelling competition, its location, time and awards; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 533-1441. By: Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Beck of the 148th, Battle of the 124th, Bolster of the 30th, and Holmes of the 39th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize county, area and inde pendent school system local boards of education to enter into contractual agreements whereby school busses and other motor vehicles owned by such local boards of education may be used for the transportation of elderly persons for certain purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 534-1441. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Decatur County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HR 535-1441. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall have authority to appropriate funds and the State Board of Education shall have authority to expend such funds as are required by law for awards to the winner and runners-up of the Statewide spelling competition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1442. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Irvin of the 23rd, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to incorporate the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County; to provide for the government of said city; to provide for the powers, duties and responsibilities of the city, its officers and employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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

HB 1370 HB 1371 HB 1372 HB 1373 HB 1374 HB 1375 HB 1376 HB 1377 HB 1378 HB 1379 HB 1380 HB 1381 HB 1382 HB 1383 HB 1384 HB 1385 HR 517-1385 HR 518-1385 HR 519-1385

HB 1386 HB 1387 HB 1388 HB 1389 HB 1390 HB 1391 HB 1392 HB 1393 HB 1394 HB 1395 HB 1396 HB 1397 HB 1398 HR 523-1398 HB 1399 HB 1400 HB 1401 SB 442

Mr. Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, sub mitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 523-1398 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Oxford of the 116th Secretary

Mr. Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

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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 165 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

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 same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 986 Do Pass. HB 1370 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th Chairman

Mr. Triplett of the 128th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special 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 same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 478 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th

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 following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1137

Do Pass.

HR 464-1247 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

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Representative Lane of the 40th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 493-1322. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Wood of the 9th, Cooper of the 19th, Egan of the 25th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, and many others: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. Dean, B.C.
N Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, H. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 47, nays 100.
The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its adoption of HR 493-1322, as amended.
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 Resolu tions of the House:

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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, Collins of the 144th, and Jones of the 126th: 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 469-1267. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Murphy of the 18th, Egan of the 25th, Vaughn of the 57th, Williamson of the 45th, Shanahan of the 7th, Irvin of the 23rd, Lane of the 40th, Sizemore of the 136th and others: A RESOLU TION applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 206. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Fire Fighter's Mediation Act, so as to delete therefrom an exception; and for other purposes.

SB 399. By: Senator Ballard of the 45th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-102, relating to Senatorial Districts, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to certain Senatorial Districts; and for other purposes.

SB 414. By: Senator Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 93-211, relating to the domicile of the Public Service Commission and the venue of suits or proceedings brought against the Commission, so as to provide that Fulton County shall not be the venue of certain suits brought against the Commission.
SB 415. By: Senator Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 93-2, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to provide that each action taken by the Commission on any matter before it shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Commission.
The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
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 Transportation to develop a plan for the creation of a single organizational unit to control the Metropol itan Atlanta Expressway System; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 206. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to amend the Fire Fighter's Mediation Act, so as to delete therefrom an exception; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
SB 399. By: Senator Ballard of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-102, relating to Senatorial Districts, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to certain Senatorial Districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

SB 414. By: Senator Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 93-211, relating to the domicile of the Public Service Commission and the venue of suits or proceedings brough against the Commission, so as to provide that Fulton County shall not be the venue of certain suits brought against the Commission.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
SB 415. By: Senator Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 93-2, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to provide that each action taken by the Commission on any matter before it shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Commission.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the

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"General Appropriations Act", approved August 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as
amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; 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 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), is hereby amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $1,745,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $1,688,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and by striking the follow ing:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH" and Sections 1 through 52, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 7,509,061 1. Operations......................................................................................................$7,334,061 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,334,061 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,334,061
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 7,334,061 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000
For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, offi cials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representa tives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legis lative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for member ship in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legis lative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, fur nishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legis lative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining

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which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appro priations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits .................................................................$ 2,366,273 1. Operations ......................................................................................................$ 2,026,273 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,026,273 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,026,273
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................? 2,026,273 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................? 340,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ............................................................................$ 1,077,000
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 dring the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of ?7,500 shall be allo cated 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. 478-481.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts...........................................................................? 7,274,603
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 author ized 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, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be author ized 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 1975 session of the General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals..........................................................................? 1,223,266

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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 position established during the fiscal
year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ...........................................................................................................$ 171,620
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...................................................................................$ 64,500
For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission.
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission.............................................................................................................$ 10,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ..........................................................................................................$ 7,425
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services ..................................................................................$ 19,456,712

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

forOperations.................................................................................................$ 1,494,172

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 223,000

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,477,753

Total Funds Budgeted............................................. ......................................$ 4,434,925

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,434,925

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $200,000 is desig nated and committed to design and install an automated electrical power management system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area.

2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 513,180 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,549 Travel ..........................................................................................................$ 7,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................-- ..-- --........------ -- -- -- -- -- ------$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 576,529

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 572,029

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 331,836

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,503

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,750

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................--.-..............---$ -0-

ComputerCharges........................... ---- .................. ----......-.----..........-.$ 1,643,656

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,017,745

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................----...-.-..$ 2,017,745

Total Positions Budgeted

24

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 224,175

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,471

Travel.......................................................-.........................................................$20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.......................................................................,.............$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges-.-..............................----.....................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,156,780

Total Funds Budgeted......................----.......................................................$ 1,417,426

State Funds Budgeted.-..-......-...........--.....-.--.-- ----.....................$ 1,385,026

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 684,130

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 85,118

Travel...................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..--............. --.----.......................................................$ 18,836

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 794,084

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 794,084

Total Positions Budgeted

53

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6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 81,385

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,860

Travel........................................................................................................................$900

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 88,145

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 88,145

Total Positions Budgeted

7

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 119,835

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 187,653

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 900

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 319,888

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 155,479

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,265,181

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,922,521

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,963

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,060,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 7,794,381

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,323,546

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,840,000

Total Positions Budgeted

650

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:
Personal Services..............................................................................................$ 190,899 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 393,396 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,500 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ -0ComputerCharges.................................................................................................$ 1,800 Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 759,095

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State Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$ 14,500

Total Positions Budgeted

19

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,262,556

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 316,311

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,617

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases. ..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,001

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 35,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 40,000

Other Contractual Expense ................,.................................................................$ -0-

TelephoneBillings........................................................................................$ 12,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,415,485

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

104

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 849,570

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$969,549

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 41,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 94,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,966,119

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 87,718

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 515,021

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,275

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 2,500

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 616,514

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

13. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................? 61,065 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 28,500 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,000 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 13,705 Computer Charges................................................................................................? -0-

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Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 109,270

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 109,270

Total Positions Budgeted

4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 40,748

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,150

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 57,859

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 45,509

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 12,712,278 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 4,517,063 Travel..............................................................................................................! 89,567 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................! 155,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 168,787 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 220,713 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................! 1,091,180 Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,855,956 Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................! -0Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................! 7,794,381 Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................! 1,156,780
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations.................................................................................................! 1,494,172 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 223,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................! 240,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 2,477,753 Telephone Billings........................................................................................! 12,700,000

Section 11. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture.......................................................................................................! 15,062,369

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,071,403

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 154,340

Travel...................................................................................................................! 89,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................! 32,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 22,520

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,400

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................! -0-

Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................! 1,165,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,560,563

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,278,586

Total Positions Budgeted

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2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 623,983

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 86,182

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,575

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,788

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ -0

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract .................................................,......................$ 477,675

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology.......................................................................$ 181,420

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,655,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,647,248

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,080,554

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 217,204

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 10,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 94,100

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,432,258

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,209,828

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,291,756 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 67,685 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 161,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 40,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,750 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,175 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,766

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,766

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 699,062

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,486

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 19,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 930,104

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 913,104

Total Positions Budgeted

50

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 121,039

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 273,676

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$300,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,800

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$700,015

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 700,015

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 650,404

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 94,905

Travel...................................................................................................................! 60,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,100

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 821,609

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 821,609

Total Positions Budgeted

60

8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 531,032 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 41,279 Travel...................................................................................................................! 25,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,200 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,600 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$603,611

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 603,611

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,282,881

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 68,852

Travel.................................................................................................................$113,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$49,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,833

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,341,833

Total Positions Budgeted

104

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,704,440

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 42,709

Travel.................................................................................................................$135,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 540

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 32,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,954,489

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$794,489

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$185,280 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$185,280 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,056,554 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,124,318 Travel.................................................................................................................! 671,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 138,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 385,525 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$56,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 126,100 Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$ 1,165,000 Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract .............................................................................................................$ 208,000 Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract.............................................................................................................$322,000

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Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675 Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000 Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology.......................................................................$ 181,420 Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625 Indemnities........................................................................................................? 100,000 Advertising Contract...........................................................................................? 35,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 945,000 Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................? 185,280
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, ?35,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

Section 12. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance........................................................................................................? 1,582,025

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 309,318

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 55,977

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,843

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 9,919

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 399,057

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 399,057

Total Positions Budgeted

20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 934,326

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 12,400

Travel.................................................................................................................? 229,285

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................? -0-

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 6,957

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,182,968

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,182,968

Total Positions Budgeted

62

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,243,644 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 68,377 Travel.................................................................................................................? 234,285 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-
Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,000

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Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 10,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$9,919 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 13. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development.....................................................................................................$ 13,808,915

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 243,266

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,099

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 299,865

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 299,865

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 217,245

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 48,793

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,240

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,465

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,543

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 272,543

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 600,878

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 288,511

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,100

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................^-0-

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,049,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,049,019

Total Positions Budgeted

70

4. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 466,530

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 296,561

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,450

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,934

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Promotional Parade Floats .................................................................................$ 28,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 860,775

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 803,824

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 107,217

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,966

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 400

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 131,950

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 326,436

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 326,436

Total Positions Budgeted

7

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 723,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,750

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,750

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 4,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,290,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,290,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

8. World Congress Center: Direct Payments to the World Congress Center for Operations .....................................................................$ 150,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$ 2,893,478 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,043,478 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,043,478

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services"..........................................................................................$ 1,635,136 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 704,930 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 109,853 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,540 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 232,684

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 24,465 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................?-0Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230 Advertising........................................................................................................$ 723,750 Promotional Parade Floats.................................................................................$ 28,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$7,393,478 Direct Payments to World Congress
Center for Operations .....................................................................................$ 150,000
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing repairs and construction and land acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not to exceed $52,000,000 in principal amount of General Obli gation Debt.

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs....................................................................$,2,563^892.

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services..................................................................................................? 53,584

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 2,916

Per Diem and Fees.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 207,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 269,500

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 269,500

Total Positions Budgeted

3

2. Area Development:

Personal Services ................................................................................................$ 172,481

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 13,852

Travel.......................................................................................................................? 4,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 1,475

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................? 32,542

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions............................................................................$ 1,161,100

HUD 701 Planning Grants..............................................................................? 1.466,366

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 2,854,566

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 1,225,917

Total Positions Budgeted

11

3. Local Development: Personal Services................................................................................................? 217,159 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 26,081 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 16,628 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................? -0Publications and Printing ......................................................................................? 6,412 Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................? 6,906

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Per Diem and Fees..................................................................................................$ 1,350

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 274,536

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 56,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

4. State Development:

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-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................!-0-

State Funds Budgeted .................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

0

5. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 506,215

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 70,910

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,750

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 620,475

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 62,048

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Crime Statistics Center Data

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 66,011

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,313

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,972

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,760

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,674

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 105,886

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

4

7. Georgia Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................! 34,270 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,910 Travel........................................................................................................................! 700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 750 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,330

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,333

Total Positions Budgeted

2

8. Impact Cities:

Personal Services ..................................................................................................$ 25,102

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ 237

Travel............................................................................................................................$54

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense........................................................................................!-^

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 25,393

State Funds Budgeted .................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1

9. Juvenile Justice Program:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 32,698

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................! 2,914

Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,111

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! 250

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................! 1,425

Per Diem and Fees..................................................................................................! 3,600

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................^ -0^

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 41,998

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

3

10. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Impact Cities............................................................................................! 194,267

LEAA Action--Local.....................................................................................! 14,590,320

LEAA Action--State........................................................................................! 9,595,254

LEAA State Buy-In..........................................................................................! 1,600,801

LEAA Discretionary...........................................................................................! 862,963

LEAA Planning...................................................................................................! 830,319

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 27,673,924

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 946,094

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,107,520 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 131,217 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 47,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................................................................$ -0Publicatons and Printing......................................................................................! 27,922 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 13,722 Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................! 58,866 Computer Charges................................................................................................! 14,156 Other Contractual Expene .................................................................................! 207,000 Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions............................................................................! 1,161,100 HUD 701 Planning Grants..............................................................................! 1,466,366

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LEAA Action Local........................................................................................$ 14,590,320 LEAA Action State ..........................................................................................$ 9,595,254 LEAA State Buy-In..........................................................................................$ 1,600,801 LEAA Discretionary...........................................................................................$862,963 LEAA Planning...................................................................................................$ 830,319 LEAA Impact Cities............................................................................................$ 194,267
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Development, including advertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commis sions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, including the State "huy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local governmental units.

Section 14. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General...............................................................................................................$3,086,567

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 288,934

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 60,355

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 13,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,200

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 377,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 377,789

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 495,114

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,500

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay.......................................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 595,014

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 595,014

Total Positions Budgeted

40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 207,801 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 22,636 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 50,400 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 297,437

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 297,437

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 347,459

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 31,600

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................! 12,600

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$5,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 416,859

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 416,859

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,082,897

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 88,721

Travel.................................................................................................................! 125,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................! 151,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 1,950

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,470,468

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,399,468

Total Positions Budgeted

97

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,422,205 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 226,812 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 175,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................! 214,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$59,800 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,650 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,900 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 26,500 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................$ 6,000

Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense...............................................................! 1,567,788
1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 535,023
Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 96,200 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................? 198,000

Georgia Military Institute

Grant....................................................................................................................$ 15,500

Civil Air Patrol Contract....................................................................................? 19,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 899,723

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 899,723

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services..............................................................................................? 451,358

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 71,033

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 5,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 542,191

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 295,880

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 57,800

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 101,007

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................-....? -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 5,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges................................................................................................-....? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 166,807

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 166,807

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 147,740

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 8,371

Travel...................................................................................................................? 18,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 7,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 3,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 24,576

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 210,587

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

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5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,143,707

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,599

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,293,806

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 205,378

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,335,628 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 422,210 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 24,576 National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant....................................................................................................................$ 15,500 Civil Air Patrol Contract ....................................................................................$ 19,000

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $19,000 is designated and commit ted for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Department of Defense in the accomplishment of its Civil Defense functions.

Section 16. State Board of Education Department of Education.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Education ......................................................$ 638,725,039 1. General Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 795,226 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,292 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 47,762 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 49,686 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 49,287 Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 170,500 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2))................................................................................................$ 298,363,860 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a))...................................................................................$ 11,457,332 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a)).....................................................................................................$ 39,828,797

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Instructional Equipment

(Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 450,718

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$ 47,730,625

Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 2,556,998

Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 520,298

Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................$ 57,761

Mid-Term Adjustment .........................................................................................$ -0-

Non-APEG Grants:

Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$ 30,816,929

Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 375,000

Cooperative Educational Service

Agencies..........................................................................................................$2,502,000

Superintendents'Salaries..............................................................................$2,942,055

Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750

Education of Children of Low

Income Families (Migratory)............................................................................$ 712,212

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 449,766,288

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 448,353,901

Total Positions Budgeted

40

2. Pre-School Education:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 108,190

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,718

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,986

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 250

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Selective Pre-School

Development...................................................................................................$ 5,933,035

Non-APEG Grant:

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families ..........................................................................................$ 13,950

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,083,329

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,068,196

Total Positions Budgeted

7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,743,576 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 120,290 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 145,707 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$22,710 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,351 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,700 Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 137,778 Grants: High School Program ...................................................................................$ 12,921,620 Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 1,697,754
Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810

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Adult Education.............................................................................................$ 2,492,196

Area Vocational Technical

Schools...........................................................................................................$27,697,934

Area Vocational Technical

Schools--Construction ......................................................................................$ 225,000

Manpower Development and

Training...............................................................................................................$ 30,000

Comprehensive Employment and

Training..........................................................................................................$4,659,049

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 53,071,475

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,442,921

Total Positions Budgeted

105

4. Special Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 405,989

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,969

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 36,406

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,335

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,125

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,632

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 5) .........................................................................................$ 36,297,902

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec.15)............................................................................................................$5,997,256

Sick and Personal

LeavefSec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 321,281

Travel-Special (Sec. 17).......................................................................................$ 73,223

Special Education Leadership

Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))....................................................................................$ 283,220

Pupil Transportation

(Sec. 25)...........................................................................................................$ 1,965,578

Non-APEG Grants:

Instructional Services for

the Handicapped.............................................................................................$2,424,524

Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education of

Handicapped Children ......................................................................................$ 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ................................................................................$ 300,000

Tuition for the

Multi-handicapped ............................................................................................$ 522,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$3,262,467

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 57,145,134

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$54,372,038

Total Positions Budgeted

27

5. Compensatory Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 316,439 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,978 Travel................................................................................................$58,649 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 306

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..........................................,......................................$ -0-

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families...................................................................................! 46,821,203

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 47,190,519

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 45,511

Total Positions Budgeted

23

6. Instructional Materials Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 111,669

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,337

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 6,384

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$25,998

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 23,656

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 10,000

Computer Charges................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................! -0-

APEG Grant:

Instructional Materials

and Media (Sec. 13)........................................................................................! 9,978,035

Non-APEG Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials..............................................................................................! 1,815,832

Strengthening Instruction in

Critical Subjects................................................................................................! 802,676

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 12,795,587

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 10,038,044

Total Positions Budgeted

9

7. Educational Media Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,167,104

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,402,011

Travel...................................................................................................................! 58,649

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 136,192

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 57,672

Per Diem and Fees............................................................................................! 135,267

Computer Charges.... ?...........................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$51,154

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$333,204

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$300,000

Grants:

Summer Library Supervisory

Program...............................................................................................................! 62,830

Educational Television........................................................................................! 56,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,760,269

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,119,269

Total Positions Budgeted

178

8. Student Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 241,387 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$22,982 Travel...................................................................................................................! 15,240

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,100

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 819

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 9,790

Grants:

Psychological Services.........................................................................................! 48,000

Guidance, Counselling and

Testing...............................................................................................................$ 200,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 540,318

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 501,736

Total Positions Budgeted

15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 686,762

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 66,777

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 53,656

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,145

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,075

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 29,232,514

Non-APEG Grant:

School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 78,525,798

Grants to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................$ 1,400,000

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..................................................................................................$ 4,576,000

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................! 634,243

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................! 141,989,227

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 72,002,443

Total Positions Budgeted

42

10. Statewide Leadership Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 560,330 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 36,979 Travel...................................................................................................................! 46,091 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,400 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,375 Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................! -0Computer Charges................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 648,175

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 600,412

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Financial Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 255,725

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 21,240

Travel...................................................................................................................? 21,866

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 13,328

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 948

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................ .$313,107

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................$217,201

Total Positions Budgeted

. 16

12. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 757,699

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 44,837

Travel...................................................................................................................? 28,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 16,735

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 4,074

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 11,758

Computer Charges................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 669,114

Grants:

Supervising Teachers........................................................................................? 145,000

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services......................................................................................? 2,504,951

Staff Development.............................................................................................? 490,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,672,368

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,890,379

Total Positions Budgeted

57

13. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services ..............................................................................? 571,972
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 253,789 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 9,007 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 9,671 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 7,146 Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................? 600 Computer Charges................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................? -0Grants: Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................? 2,458,976 Public Library Materials ..............................................................................? 1,845,868 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................? 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operations..................................................................................................? 848,922 Teacher Retirement...........................................................................................? 205,372 Public Library Construction................................................................................? -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,371,323

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,111,322

Total Positions Budgeted

52

14. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services.....,......................................................................................$ 1,520,284 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................ $ 268,185 Travel. ..................................................................................................................$ 34,837
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................... ...................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 62,880 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,095 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,107 Computer Charges............................................................................................. $ 555,585 Other Contractual Expense... ............. ...,............................................................$ 19,853
Grants: Supplementary Education Centers

Total Funds Budgeted... .................................................................................$ 2,716,315

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 340,000

Agency Funds...................................................................................................... 783,526

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,592,789

Total Positions Budgeted

105

15. State Board and State

Superintendent Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 216,811

Regular Operating Expenses.. ............................................................................$ 37,591

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 14,267

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing... ........................ ........................................................$ 14,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,500

Computer Charges................................................................................................ $ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 111,508

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 455,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 271,574

Total Positions Budgeted

11

16. Surplus Property Budget:

Personal Services.. .............................................................................................$ 392,409

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................ $ 152,531

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................. $ -0-

Publications and Printing..................................................................................... $ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,000

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges................................................................................................ $ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 575,440

State Funds Budgeted.. ........................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

37

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 118,867 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,392 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,504

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges................,...............................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 144,513

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 97,303

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,970,439 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,628,898 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 579,269 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 389,416 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 144,273 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 286,770 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 555,585 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,169,697 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2))................................................................................................$ 298,363,860 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) .........................................................................................$ 36,297,902 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a))...................................................................................$ 11,457,332 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a)).....................................................................................................$ 39,828,797 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))....................................................................................$ 283,220 Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13)................................................................................................$ 9,978,035 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 450,718 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)...............................-.........................................................................$53,727,881 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$2,878,279 Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 520,298 Travel - Special (Sec.l7)......................................................................................$ 73,223 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 31,198,092 Isolated Schools...................................................................................................$ 57,761 Selective Pre-School Development...................................................................................................$ 5,933,035 Mid-Term Adjustment .........................................................................................$ -0Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$ 35,982,522 Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 375,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies.............................................................................................$ 2,502,000 Superintendent's Salaries..............................................................................$ 2,942,055 Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750 Education of Children from
Low-Income Families ...................................................................................$ 47,547,365

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High School Program ...................................................................................$ 12,921,620 Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810 Adult Education .............................................................................................$ 2,492,196 Area Vocational-Technical Schools...........................................................................................................$ 27,697,934 Area Vocational-Technical Schools-Construction.........................................................................................! 225,000 Manpower Development and Training ...............................................................................................................$ 30,000 Comprehensive Employment and Training...................................................................................................! 4,659,049 Instructional Services for the Handicapped ...................................................................................................$ 2,424,524 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ......................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ................................................................................$ 300,000 Tuition for the Multi Handicapped......................................................................................................! 522,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773 Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ................................................................................................$ 802,676 School Library Resources and Other Materials..............................................................................................! 1,815,832 Summer Library Supervisory Program ...............................................................................................................! 62,830 Educational Television........................................................................................! 56,186 Psychological Services.........................................................................................! 48,000
Guidance, Counselling and Testing...............................................................................................................! 200,000 School Lunch.................................................................................................! 78,525,798 Supervising Teachers........................................................................................! 145,000 Supplementary Education Centers and Services......................................................................................! 2,745,440 Staff Development.............................................................................................! 490,000 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians.......................................................................................................! 2,458,976 Public Library Materials ...............................................................................! 1,845,868 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operations..................................................................................................! 848,922 Public Library Construction................................................................................! -0Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................! 1,400,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 333,204 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..................................................................................................$ 4,576,000 Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools)........................................................................................................! 26,789,757 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes .............................................................................! 634,243 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 300,000
B. Budget Unit: Institutions.................................................................................! 8,318,623

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1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,320,067

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 395,329

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,975

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,275

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,089

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,856,485

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,256,503

Total Positions Budgeted

98

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,132,541

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 292,356

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 14,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$97,645

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,154

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$50,000

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,644,761

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,097,773

Total Positions Budgeted

89

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,324,832

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 249,675

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,390

Equipment Purchases. ........................................................................................$ 29,402

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,100

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 16,222

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,633,121

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,368,906

Total Positions Budgeted

150

4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,414,450 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 534,131 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................................$4,000

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Publications and Printing....................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,650

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 199,165

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,204,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,875,858

Total Positions Budgeted

282

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 758,950

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,640

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 68,994

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 89,400

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,116,036

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,040,291

Total Positions Budgeted

70

6. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 766,876

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,204

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,560

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,850

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 934,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 679,292

Total Positions Budgeted

54

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,717,716 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,808,747 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,865 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 4,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,025 Equipment Purchases. ......................................................................................$ 298,630 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,754 Computer Charges. ..............................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,622 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 249,165 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate

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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 to the Teachers' Retirement System appli cable 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 stu dents in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based on a parity formula for remedial purposes only.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are age five by December 31, as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and perception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the aca demic readiness as a criterion for admission.
Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding year's first grade ADA.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instruc tional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students in aver age daily membership. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $10,155 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and oper ation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving additional students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning additional instructional units.
Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.
Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.
Provided, that from the appropriation of $346,332 above for Criterion-Referenced Test ing for Students, Criterion-Referenced Testing for Teachers and for Competency-Based Certification Development, the State Board of Education is authorized to utilize these funds interchangeably to accomplish the development of all or any portion of the above mentioned activities. Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 7, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of funding regular (general education) classroom teachers in grades where earned.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is desig nated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,926,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issu ance of not to exceed $22,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also

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provided, that of the above $22,150,000 for school construction an amount of $5,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of construction and equipping comprehensive high schools. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current 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 distri bution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,400,000 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for architectural and engineering planning for the Area Vocational-Technical School authorized in Chatham County.
Provided, that in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchange ably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $250,000 is designated and committed for new equipment and repairing existing equipment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Grants for the Severely Emotion ally Disturbed, $1,014,485 is designated and committed to establish four Severely Emo tionally Disturbed Centers in Dougherty, Spalding, Bulloch, and Fulton Counties.
Provided, that Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) services be reprogrammed to eliminate consultant assistance in the areas of scholastic development and concentrate on specialty areas in the field of special education.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System............................................................................................................................$ -0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,877

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,763

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 125,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 53,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 838,140

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 536,877 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,763 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

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Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 125,000 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 53,000

Section 18. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ..................................................................$ 8,964,084

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 382,378

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 279,080

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 3,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 426

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,410

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,053

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 733,294

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$230,083

Totel Positions Budgeted

28

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................? 69,112

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 19,915

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 84

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 88

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................? 850

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................? 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 150,049

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted



6

3. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 8,389,534

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,860,398

Travel...................................................................................................................? 70,634

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 848,544

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,995

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................? 117,996

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 14,660

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 18,431

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 11,333,192

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,235,840

Total Positions Budgeted

799

4. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 402,823 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 71,169 Travel...................................................................................................................? 10,012 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 13,136 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 2,855

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 55,294

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 557,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 498,161

Total Positions Budgeted

25

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,243,847 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,230,562 Travel...................................................................................................................! 82,077 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 852,144 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 26,645 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 143,111 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................,.$ 52,160 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 83,778 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $55,949 is designated and committed to upgrade the Towerman Series.

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................................................................$ 583,393

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 95,554

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................! 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 538,170

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 693,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 583,393

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................,...............................................! 95,554 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,233 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 25,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 538,170

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation...................................................................................................! 7,254,465 1. General Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 359,299 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$85,269 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,650

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441

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,200

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,646

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,714,822

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 400,136

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 183,069

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 179,366

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,887

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

EvidencePurchased............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,623,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,315,534

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,132,595

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$324,816

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 19,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 17,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,862

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 103,124

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 344

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 91,033

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,693,774

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,430,579

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................................. 1,222,390

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 453,922

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 151,016

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 31,590

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,032,001

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 40,584

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,945,003

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,041,788

Total Positions Budgeted

120

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,429,106 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,264,143 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 217,569 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 196,866 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 163,028 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 171,101

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,344 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,129,234 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 42,230 Evidence Purchase ..............................................................................................$ 98,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle

Commission..........................................................................................................$ 52,029

Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 26,239

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,180

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,110

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractsal Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 52,029

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 52,029

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 26,239 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,180 Travel........................................................................................................................$500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,110 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 22. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission ............................................................................$ 250,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 287,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................................................,...................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 71,700

Revolving Fund for

Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,518,292

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

44

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 287,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 71,700 Revolving Fund for Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $48,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $10,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Shel tered Workshop in Dougherty County.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation relating to the Revolving Fund for construction planning shall be committed or expended unless specifically authorized in an Appropriations Act of the Georgia General Assembly, or approved by a majority of the members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.

Section 23. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .......................................................................$ 2,782,980
Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 844,380 Mansion Allowance .............................................................................................$ 38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,980 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,980
Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................? 844,380 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................? 38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund ...........,.............................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................? -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 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 appropriation shall be increased by the amount incur red 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......................................................................................................$ 2,529,233
1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 280,691 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................$ 26,819 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,950 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 37,500 Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 5,600 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 153,230 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 690,790

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$677,790

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 44,261

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,923

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,706

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,456

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

ArtGrants..........................................................................................................$ 346,649

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 402,495

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 152,846

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,376

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................,..........................$ 14,379

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing......... .......................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,250

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,005

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................$ 237,005

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmentel Relations Budget:

Personal Services ...............................................................................$287,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,148

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 338,722

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................$ 313,722

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 279,143 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 10,980 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,250 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................-..$ -0Computer Charges................................................................................................$ 500 Other Contractual Expense................. ......................................................................$ -0-
Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$296,373

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1976

445

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 246,373

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 501,232

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,178

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 599,210

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 365,210

Total Positions Budgeted

27

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 306,761

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 80,254

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,830

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,250

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,120

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 507,715

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$297,065

Total Positions Budgeted

39

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 161,213

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,933

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 195,346

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 97,346

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 71,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,207

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 525

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 86,732

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 43,425

Total Positions Budgeted

4

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10. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 67,007

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 2,875

Travel......,..............................................................................................................$ 1,269

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$25,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,451

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,451

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,312,158 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$221,696 Travel...................................................................................................................$78,005 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,506 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,575 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,920 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 126,100 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 155,730 Art Grants..........................................................................................................$346,649 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500 Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities................................................................................................$ 5,100,000
1. Grants to Counties.........................................................................................$ 1,950,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,950,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,950,000
2. Grants to Municipalities................................................................................^ 3,150,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,150,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,150,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 1,950,000 Grants to Municipalities...............................................................................^ 3,150,000
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 the first three calendar quarters.

Section 25. Department of Human
Resources. A. Budget Unit: Departmental
Operations..............................................................................................$ 239,652,460.38 1. General Administration and
Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,266,224 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,655,031 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 216,926

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1976

447

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,266

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 22,623

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 54,759

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,391,458

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 81,300

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 120,500

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ........................................................................$ 149,223

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$10,845,110

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,286,300

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 188,350

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 4,635,466

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,734,994

Total Positions Budgeted

577

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 654,636

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,838

Travel...................................................................................................................$70,381

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,187

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,974

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$31,823

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 894,839

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 13,910

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 363,782

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$517,147

Total Positions Budgeted

34

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,294,389

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,931

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$23,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 200

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,506,870

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 73,530

Agency Funds......................................................................................................$ 15,502

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,417,838

Total Positions Budgeted

91

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,027,753 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,057,315 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 337,114 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$52,093 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,170 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 519,054
Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 110,000

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Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,081,977

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,034,626

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 300,000

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 459,000

Maternal Health/Family

Planning Benefits...........................................................................................$ 4,081,228

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,234,330

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 89,300

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 41,060

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$6,652,793

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,451,177

Total Positions Budgeted

360

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$5,039,150

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 941,473

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 262,981

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 54,711

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$5,900

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 139,418

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 268,991

Facilities Construction Grants..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,737,624

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,712,894

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,007,080

Total Positions Budgeted

346

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,289,978

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 428,826

Travel.................................................................................................................$412,458

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,360

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 30,304

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,004

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 312,328

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project .............................................................................................$ 97,300

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project................................................................................$ 92,800

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,844,335

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,366,539

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,424,596

Total Positions Budgeted

366

7. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 957,593 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................ .$80,519

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449

Travel...................................................................................................................$85,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 11,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 414,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,657,859

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 81,190

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 22,370

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 452,578

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,101,721

Total Positions Budgeted

54

8. Drug Abuse Prevention and

Abatement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,444,509

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,526

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,497

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,644

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,720

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,426,938

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,384,334

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 81,190

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,234,624

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,068,520

Total Positions Budgeted

122

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Sehvices...............................................................................................$ 212,608

Personal Sehvices...............................................................................................$ 212,608

Travel...............................I'...................................................................................$16,309

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees...............................................................................................$ 100

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 140,500

Benefits for Family Living Care ......................................................................$ 975,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 23,434,216

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs......................................................................................$ 2,221,425

Grants for Child Mental Health.......................................................................$ 949,669

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,701,037

Foster Grandparent Program

and Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$ 1,700,617

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 33,354,901

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 12,670

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 15,297,388

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 18,044,843

Total Positions Budgeted

20

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10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,842,215

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 372,966

Travel.................................................................................................................$285,756

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 75,605

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 26,624

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$579,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 127,345

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,316,511

Indirect Computer Funds..................................................................................$ 201,100

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,925,321

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,134,225

Total Positions Budgeted

257

11. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 200,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 28,104,000

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$ 2,673,000

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency

Social Services ...................................................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,717,938

Georgia Indigent Legal

Services Contract...............................................................................................$ 725,412

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$38,550,350

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$33,217,315

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,333,035

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,281,183

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 429,105

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 236,025

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,112

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 950

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractsal Expense .....................................................................................$ 450

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,966,825

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,571,101

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,313,084

Total Positions Budgeted

333

13. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 412,080 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 66,395 Travel...................................................................................................................! 26,074

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1976

451

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,278

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 4,536

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$2,476,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,452,341

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 3,990,941

SiaieFundsBudgeted.......................................................................................$450,iGO

Total Positions Budgeted

24

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 549,147

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,445

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,285

Computer Charges............................................. ................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$55,995

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,158,919

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 182,680

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 24,855

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 852,174

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 99,210

Total Positions Budgeted

33

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,082,708

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,307,671

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 140,037

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 45,588

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,005

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$224,213

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,134

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 455,150

Capital Outlay ...............................................................................-.......................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,406,506

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,560

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 11,942,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,381,927

Total Positions Budgeted

701

16. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,891,642 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 17,104,794 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 529,477 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,715

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Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 154,238

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 224,824

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$12,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$29,923,690

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 25,593,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,096,218

Total Positions Budgeted

998

17. Medicaid Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................$ 1,318,679.00

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 434,424.00

Travel..............................................................................................................$ 10,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..............................................................................$ 43,270.00

Equipment Purchases ......................................................................................$ 1,000.00

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................................................$ 1,600.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,920,000.00

Other Contractual Expense......................................................................$ 2,772,353.00

Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................$ 295,381,377.00

Reserve for Prior Year

Medicaid Liability ...................................................................................$ 48,401,989.33

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health....................................................................................$ 737,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Child Mental Health....................................................................................$ 147,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Alcoholism....................................................................................................? 354,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 351,523,692.33

Indirect Computer Funding......................................................................$ 1,542,390.00

Agency Funds........................................................................................$ 234,537,955.95

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 115,443,346.38

Total Positions Budgeted

123

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-

ComputerCharges.............................................................................................$ 560,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 530,000

Cuban Refugees Benefits..................................................................................$ 100,000

SSI-SupplementBenefits...............................................................................$ 2,850,000

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 128,055,195

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 132,095,195

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 535,850

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 95,674,197

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$35,885,148

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................$ -0-

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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-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ -0-

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 26,878,545

Grants to Counties for

Social Services ..............................................................................................$ 21,613,068

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 48,491,613

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 29,320,113

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,171,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,353,609

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 592,320

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 166,592

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,270

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 28,100

Totel Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,157,891

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 1,539,400

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,618,491

Total Positions Budgeted

170

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................! 57,918,103.00 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................? 28,081,599.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 2,922,771.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................! 49,700.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................! 363,156.00 Equipment Purchases-..................................................................................$ 530,820.00 Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 1,384,222.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................! 5,025,258.00 Other Contractual Expense ....................................................................$ 36,848,286.00 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs......................................................................! 150,000.00 Crippled Children Benefits.......................................................................! 3,034,626.00 Kidney Disease Benefits..............................................................................! 300,000.00 Cancer Control Benefits...............................................................................! 459,000.00 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits......................................................................................! 4,081,228.00 Facilities Construction Grants..................................................................................................................! -0Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 97,300.00 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 92,800.00 Grant-In-Aid to Counties..........................................................................! 9,028,977.00

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Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................................................$ 975,000.00 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...................................................................................$ 23,434,216.00 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs.................................................................................$ 2,221,425.00 Grants for Child Mental Health..............................................................................................$949,669.00 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...........................................................................................$ 3,701,037.00 Foster Grandparent Program and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded.....................................................................................$ 1,700,617.00 Work Incentive Benefits ...........................................................................$ 2,673,000.00 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services..............................................................................................$ 130,000.00 Benefits for Child Care.............................................................................$ 6,717,938.00 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts........................................................................................$ 725,412.00 Areawide and Community Grants ...........................................................$ 1,457,178.00 Nutrition Grants.......................................................................................$2,476,500.00 Grants for Nephrology Centers ...................................................................$ 185,000.00 Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................$295,381,377.00 Resekve for Prior Year Medicaid Liability ...................................................................................$ 48,401,989.33 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health....................................................................................$ 737,500.00 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health....................................................................................$ 147,500.00 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism ....................................................................................................$ 354,000.00 Cuban Refugees Benefits.............................................................................$ 100,000.00 SSI-SupplementBenefits..........................................................................$ 2,850,000.00 AFDC Benefits ......................................................................................$ 128,055,195.00 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants.....................................................................................$ 26,878,545.00 Grants to Counties for Social Services ....................................................................................................$ 21,613,068.00 Capital Outlay ..............................................................................................$ 120,500.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund................................................................................................$ 149,223.00
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless approved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12-'/2% matching for Day Care Centers in the Appalachian Region.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to the Vocational
Rehabilitation - Facilities Budget $234,425 is designated and committed for the Factories
for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs.
Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health - Local Services Budget not less than $100,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $75,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of drugs for the Hemophilia Program, $50,000 is designated and committed to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta, and $25,000 is designated and committed to establish a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta area.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Retarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy program.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission.
Provided that the Grants for Social Services authorized in HB-1EX of the 1975 Extraor dinary Session will not be diminished in counties where AFDC rolls are increasing.
Provided that no State funds shall be used for advertising or otherwise promoting the Food Stamp program or other welfare programs unless failure to so apply State funds would cause the loss of Federal funds for programs other than advertising and promotion.
Provided that upon proper approval by the Office of Planning and Budget and the State nnel Board, the Department is authorized, to the extent funds are available, to upgrade the positions of the Section Chiefs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Mental Retarda tion and Mental Health.
Provided that the Departmental contract with Georgia Indigent Legal Services, Inc., shall be terminated by March 31, 1976. Provided further that no more than $175,000 in State funds shall be applied toward any contracts with Georgia Indigent Legal Services, Inc., in Fiscal Year 1976.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions .................................................................................................$ 127,539,081

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,697,611

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$919,269

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,840

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,360

Authority Lease Rentels...................................................................................$ 387,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

DrugPurchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,267,580

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,792,580

Total Positions Budgeted

490

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$5,885,235 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,445,350 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,994

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,517

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,684

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,049

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 13,867

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,054,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,380,915

Total Positions Budgeted

627

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,565,018

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 833,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,723

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,612

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,790

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 69,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$500,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,120,535

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,621,239

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,038,808

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 773,379

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,778

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,249

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,166

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 646,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

DrugPurchases..........................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,565,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,395,280

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,762,033 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,119,882 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$32,718 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 31,000
Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,000

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Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 2,400

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 853,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,007,033

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,338,285

Total Positions Budgeted

712

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 13,271,753

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,835,710

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,453

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,684

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,702

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$60,726

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 44,176

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$71,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 136,483

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,572,687

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,940,462

Total Positions Budgeted

1,506

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$7,357,762

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,485,708

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,476

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,565

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,365

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 60,694

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,846

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,075

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 67,952

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Tolel Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,142,443

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,825,115

Total Positions Budgeted

810

8. Georgia Reterdation Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$9,839,838

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,993,247

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,610

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,386

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,634

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,917

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 107,100

Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................$ 1,084,720

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 263,213

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,176,665

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,410,038

Total Positions Budgeted

1,034

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9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$7,414,763

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,532,285

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,425

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,870

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 25,347

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,289

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$60,810

Other Contractsal Expense ..............................................................................$ 417,825

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 450,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,986,614

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,277,893

Total Positions Budgeted

681

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 42,003,691

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$9,312,683

Travel...................................................................................................................$25,826

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 1,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 322

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 95,549

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,457

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$354,351

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 87,105

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 183,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases................................................................................................ .$750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 54,227,983

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 44,021,780

Total Positions Budgeted

4,661

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$5,954,083

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,341,541

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,124

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$7,200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,375

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 53,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,372,273

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,197,227

Total Positions Budgeted

628

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,186,272 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 673,785 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,348

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,358

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................? -0-

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers. ..............................................................................................................$ 369,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,335,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,295,467

Total Positions Budgeted

284

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 112,941,467 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 24,338,830 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 243,257 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$46,749 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$27,352 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 370,729 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 601,883 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,025,310 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,902,210 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 484,665 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 from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $183,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing a school for special education at Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,104,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $377,165 is desig nated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for Fire Safety renovations at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

Section 26. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division .......................................................................$ 457,121
Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 369,800 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321 Travel...................................................................................................................$60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$457,121

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$457,121

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$ 500

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................................$ 3.315.441

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,223,661

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,669,390

Travel.................................................................................................................$450,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 250,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 150,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 394,375

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,142,426

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$329,025

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,342,814

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$6,591,770

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 614,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$254,200

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$203,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,608

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 20,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$ 20,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$51,015,392

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

326

3. Correctional Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 756,038 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,736 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,516

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 852,123

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$845,623

Total Positions Budgeted

58

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,500,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,500,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,853,664

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 405,373

Travel.................................................................................................................$100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,842,013

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 640,793

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 21,176,177 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 10,711,269 Travel..............................................................................................................$ 1,190,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 505,200 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 371,700 Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 18,608 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 20,000,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,926,799 W.I.N. Grants....................................................................................................$ 951,768 Unemployment-Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 20,000,000

Section 27. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law.....................................................................$ 2,096,313 Attorney General's Office Budget: Regular Personal Services .............................................................................$ 1,755,462 Library Personal Services.................................................................................$ 105,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 179,116 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,155 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Law Books............................................................................................................$32,000

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,194,819

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,096,313

Total Regular Positions Budgeted

89

Total Library Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,860,462 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 179,116 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,155 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys 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 Govern ment, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appro priated 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

Administration

Agency Assessments ......................................................................................$ 2,094,564

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$396,531

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,990

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,640

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 136,494

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,355

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 609,587

Total Positions Budgeted

33

2. Classification and Compensation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 293,500 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,750 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000 Per Diem and Fees............................................................................................-.-......$ -0ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 50,200 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 386,950

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Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 386,950

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 226,008

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,125

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................,........................................? 5,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 61,926

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$307,259

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 301,491

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 190,775

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,250

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 238,475

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................$207,355

Total Positions Budgeted

14

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 182,169

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 19,190

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,600

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................? 560

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 15,600

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 395,000

Health Insurance Premiums..........................................................................? 9,904,709

Health Insurance

Claim Payments...........................................................................................? 13,270,291

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 23,808,694

Employee and Employer

Contributions................................................................................................? 20,482,346

Total Positions Budgeted

16

6. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 263,521 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 15,112 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,850 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 222,929

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$ 298,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 808,812

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 420,726

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 144,755

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,300

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 168,455

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 168,455

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,697,259 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 121,667 Travel...................................................................................................................$30,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 59,950 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,950 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,750 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 487,249 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$395,000 Federal Sub-grants to State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$ 298,600 Health Insurance Premiums..........................................................................$9,904,709 Health Insurance Claim Payments ......................................................................................................$ 13,270,291

Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is author ized to make only such unit assessment as is required to fund the level of expenditure contemplated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act.

Section 29. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources ......................................................................................................$ 27,814,763

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 998,391

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,111

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,692

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,700

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 70,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,765

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 140,380

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,456,639

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,456,639

Total Positions Budgeted

83

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2. Public Relations and Information

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 346,402

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,719

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,882

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,300

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 267,944

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,260

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,500

Computer Charges........................................................................................... -- $ 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 737,507

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 737,507

Total Positions Budgeted

27

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 966,755

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 93,711

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 52,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 60,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 80,620

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 108,909

Land and Water Conservation

Grants .............................................................................................................$ 3,600,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,275,495

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,355,611

Total Positions Budgeted

60

4. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,319,780

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 525,766

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,692

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 161,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 6,500

Other Contractsal Expense................................................................................$ 19,267

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,095,205

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................;? 1,143,586

Total Positions Budgeted

109

5. Fisheries Management Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,379,687 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 584,406 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,980 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 98,700 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 99,325 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,400 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,125 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,200

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Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 116,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,354,323

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,893,908

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Law Enforcement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,973,856

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 870,025

Travel...................................................................................................................$52,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 291,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 29,400

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$281,297

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,780

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...........................................................................$ 27,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,533,958

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,352,274

Total Positions Budgeted

243

7. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 64,611

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,409

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,645

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,100

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 85,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 85,665

Total Positions Budgeted

4

8. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 44,695

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,205

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 3,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................I 1,065

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,640

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 62,255

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 62,255

Total Positions Budgeted

3

9. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,878,544 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,747,958 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 178,888 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 36,000 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 149,757 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 57,500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense ...............................................................$ 28,500

Capital Outlay.................................................................................$ 165,000

Authority Lease Rentals .................................................................. .$2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..................................................................... .$9,832,647

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,238,593

Total Positions Budgeted

337

10. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,007

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,800

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$26,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 15,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ..................................................................................$ 649,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,512,007

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,242,007

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 481,873

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 42,168

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,459

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 21,237

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,737

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,737

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. Water Quality Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,708,354

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 100,352

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 44,606

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$32,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 34,540

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 377,500

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,489,152

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,204,700

Totel Positions Budgeted

126

13. Air Quality Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,145,501

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,279

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 53,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 6,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$48,700

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,374,780

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$824,280

Total Positions Budgeted

74

14. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 589,816

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,734

Travel...................................................................................................................$31,180

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,656,730

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,656,730

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Land Reclamation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 144,533

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,863

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,775

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 14,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

Total Positions Budgeted

9

16. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 590,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 302,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$892,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 892,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations..........................................................................................................$ 482,500 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 52,500 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Jekyll Island State

Park Authority:

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,546,805 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 5,475,506 Travel.................................................................................................................? 429,011 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................? 803,188 Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 562,794 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 688,746 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 202,840 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 307,205 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 585,876 Land and Water Conservation Grants.............................................................................................................? 3,600,000 Recreation Grants.............................................................................................? 300,000 Fluoridation Grants..............................................................................................? -0Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................? 1,073,000 Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................? 2,000,000
Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey...............................................................................................? 191,900
Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps...........................................................................? 649,500 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations..........................................................................................................? 482,500 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................? 871,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 2,526,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................? 679,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................? 52,500

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropri ated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Prop erties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, ?21,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, ?60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Planning and Research, ? 100,000 in Grants is designated and committed for renovation of the 4-H Club property and adja
cent property acquired for park and recreation purposes. Provided further that these funds
shall be matched with local or Federal funds.

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Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $350,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing Capital Outlay projects at Jekyll Island through the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to use up to $100,000 of the funding for Recreation Grants for the purpose of making grants to counties and cities in connec tion with the transfer to such counties and cities of the operation of certain existing State parks.

Section 30. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Corrections..................................................................................................$3,740,152

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,273,738

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 492,234

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 76,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 27,820

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 314,442

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 57,500

Mentally Retarded Offender

Program.............................................................................................................$150,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,442,434

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,442,434

Total Positions Budgeted

170

2. Construction, Maintenance, and

Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 175,418

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$297,718

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$297,718

Total Positions Budgeted

11

3. Federal Grants Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 522,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 90,737 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 55,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,167 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,196 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,297 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,940 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 330,304
Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,200,601

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State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,971,544 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 628,271 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 151,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,900 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 35,167 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,996 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 119,117 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 446,382 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 399,804 Mentally Retarded Offender Program.............................................................................................................? 150,000 Capitel Outlay............................................................................................................?-0-

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized to redirect up to ?250,000 of the unexpended balance of the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) funds for the architectural design and drawings of a correctional institution in Chatham County.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions...................................................................................................? 35,408,966

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 928,892

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 398,735

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,968

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 22,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 125

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 36,451

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 19,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

TotalFunds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,410,671

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,078,871

Total Positions Budgeted

81

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,458,300

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,404,341

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 66,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 673

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 79,855

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 22,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................? 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,075,569

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,063,569

Total Positions Budgeted

227

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,709,048 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 953,038 Travel...................................................................................................................? 11,782 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 44,700

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 123,167

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 79,275

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 241,811

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 640,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,904,046

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,549,164

Total Positions Budgeted

285

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,791,681

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,900,302

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 88,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 239,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

CapitalOutlay.....................................................................................................$ 75,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,165,358

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 7,580,358

Total Positions Budgeted

450

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,419,025

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,965,600

Travel...................................................................................................................! 12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 55,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,560

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 234,075

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 119,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,807,460

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,435,460

Total Positions Budgeted

341

6. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 615,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 304,513

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 9,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 350

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 27,125

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 100,000

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,069,338

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,051,338

Total Positions Budgeted

60

7. Walker Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 568,000

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 328,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 425

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,025

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,054,011

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,054,011

Total Positions Budgeted

59

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 697,350

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 217,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 21,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,120

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 968,120

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$968,120

Total Positions Budgeted

100

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 225,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 30,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 536,475

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,111,475

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,111,475

Total Positions Budgeted

150

10. Youthful Offender

Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,193,700

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 706,400

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 8,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 57,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Gapital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 1,665,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,671,900

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,671,900

Total Positions Budgeted

214

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $3,041,500 is designated and committed for the Glynco Correctional Institution, or such other youthful offender institution as may be designated by a majority of the membership of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate. Provided, further, that these funds shall only be available for expenditure at State-owned facilities.

11. Work Release Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 168,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 147,809

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 211

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,492

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 31,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000

13. Impact Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 656,334

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 202,767

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 21,588

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 124

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 90

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,594

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,353

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,408

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 910,258

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,488

Total Positions Budgeted

58

14. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 185,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,000 Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

Total Positions Budgeted

20

15. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 24,500

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 260,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 93,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 379,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 379,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

16. Court Costs, Overtime, and

Inmate Release Funds Budget:

Personal Services - Overtime..............................................................................? 30,000

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-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Court Costs........................................................................................................? 140,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................? 2,857,500

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,410,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,410,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Pre-release Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 134,245

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 126,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 7,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 250

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 78,772

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 6,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................? 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 357,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 357,000

Tolel Positions Budgeted

21

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 18,835,075 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................? 10,257,499 Travel...................................................................................................................? 89,138 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................? 421,824 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 9,709

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Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,429,926 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 409,528 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,408 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 245,811 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,973,000 Court Costs........................................................................................................$ 140,000 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,857,500

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is desig nated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institution.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $350,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for a feed mill and hog project at Georgia State Prison and an abattoir at Georgia Industrial Institute.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Equipment Purchases, $100,000 is designated and committed to purchase a new sealer, steamer and related equipment for the cannery at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $75,000 is desig nated and committed to drill a well and provide the first component of a portable irri gation system at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $93,000 is desig nated and committed to renovate a warehouse at Central State Hospital for the Food Processing and Distribution Unit.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outtay, $60,000 is desig nated and committed to construct a Poultry Facility at Montgomery Correctional Insti tution.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation................................................................................................^ 4,972,689

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 292,139

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 28,156

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,670

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,453,447

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,003

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 185,460

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$872

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 31,328

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 11,488

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,026,224

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,026,224

Total Positions Budgeted

321

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3. Treatment Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................-...................................................! 399,942

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 199,614

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,340

MMotor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,873

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,007

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................,.$ 6,224

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$617,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 617,000

Total Positions Budgeted

41

4. Federal Grants Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,183,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$370,921

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,432

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,962

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 88,798

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,205

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 50,698

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,877,230

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

152

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,328,742 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 934,694 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 272,902 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,207 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 121,133 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,055 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 62,186

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles.............................................................................................................$ 1,548,318

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,479,652

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,960

Travel...................................................................................................................! 78,771

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,200

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,593,583

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,548,318

Total Positions Budgeted

125

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,479,652 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,960
Travel...................................................................................................................! 78,771

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,200 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 31. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety ............................................................................................................$ 23,608,904

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 253,847

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,600

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$310,447

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 373,381

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,155

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,690

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 30,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$494,226

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 491,315

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 716,772

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,201,462

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,107

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,750

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 80,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,073,241

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,073,241

Total Positions Budgeted

64

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,360,147 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................,...$ 2,127,773 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 153,503 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 840,000

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Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 723,908

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 96,429

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 28,934

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,375,854

Other Contractsal Expense..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,706,548

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,461,772

Total Positions Budgeted

1,162

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 220,433

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,093

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,495

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,193

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 53,646

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,551

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractsal Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$648,211

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$238,680

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 273,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,736

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,706

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 47,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 428,396

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$343,896

Total Positions Budgeted

17

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,198,054 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$3,811,819 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 199,944 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 874,800 Publications and Printing.................................................................................^ 826,481 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 190,682 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 99,235
Computer Charges ..........................................................................$ 1,460,054 Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay .........................................................................................$ -0-

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 Equip ment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

Section 32. Public School Employees'
Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees'
Retirement System.........................................................................................$ 8,278,180

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Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ....................................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions.................................................................................$8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,278,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,278,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ....................................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions.................................................................................! 8,278,180

Section 33. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission.....................................................................................................$2,191,045

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 516,920

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,480

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 22,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 511,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,118

Travel...................................................................................................................$32,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$665,290

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 665,290

Total Positions Budgeted

44

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 724,791

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 89,790

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 102,850

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 980,231

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 941,555

Total Positions Budgeted

56

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,753,683 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$226,388 Travel...................................................................................................................$79,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,300 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,850 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 22,500

Section 34. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions....................................................................................$257,724,319

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 225,266,285

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense....................................................................................$67,899,658

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................$ 17,255,715

Capital Outlay..,,............................................................................................$ 2,172,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$22,686,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 1,867,591

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 337,147,249

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$226,787,671

Total Positions Budgeted

15,279

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is desig nated and committed for planning of a Cancer Research Center at the Medical College of Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $500,000 is desig nated and committed to purchase equipment for the new Sydenstricker wing at Talmadge Memorial Hospital.
Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,553,591 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.
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 annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose 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' Retire ment System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college

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or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant 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 estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 256,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 119,302

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 376,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 376,090

Total Positions Budgeted

25

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 786,235

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$758,546

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,544,781

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$553,781

Total Positions Budgeted

36

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,760,140

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub -

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,226,001

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,986,141

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,253,441

Total Positions Budgeted

201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 749,000

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Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 355,262

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,104,262

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 392,807

Total Positions Budgeted

66

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,898,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 4,986,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,885,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,293,593

Total Positions Budgeted

833

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Agriculture Experiment Sta tions, $250,000 is intended to meet price increases in agricultural supplies, materials and equipment necessary for research and to improve scientist man year support.

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,304,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub -

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,048,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,352,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,196,636

Total Positions Budgeted

936

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is designated 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..........................................................................................$ 16,438,267 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing,

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Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 5,269,487

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,707,754

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,870,300

Total Positions Budgeted

1,873

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 274,460,315 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 83,662,606 Teachers' Retirement ...................................................................................$ 17,255,715 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,172,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,686,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund............................................. .........................$ 1,867,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..............................................................$ 6,926,735

Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 345,846

SREB Payments................................................................................................! 732,000

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................! 3,658,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,926,735

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,926,735

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................................! 345,846 SREB Payments ................................................................................................$ 732,000 Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................! 345,000 Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................! 3,658,500

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Section 35. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue............................................................$ 17,700,608

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 561,512

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA............................................................................................................$ 436,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 359,738

Travel...................................................................................................................! 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 208,736

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 35,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,658,636

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................! 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,633,636

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 762,023

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 609,753

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 24,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 1,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 54,300

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,455,576

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................! 45,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,410,576

Total Positions Budgeted

69

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 711,871

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 31,487

Travel...................................................................................................................! 44,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 9,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 99,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 2,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 51,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 553,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation......................................................................................................! 201,000

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.................................................................................................................! 1,250,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund.....................................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,953,933

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation........................................................................! 201,000

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................! 650,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,102,933

Total Positions Budgeted

58

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

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and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the Intangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner as provided therein.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 741,233

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$72,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 53,600

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$4,300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$618,372

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,493,905

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 545,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 948,905

Total Positions Budgeted

73

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 373,661

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,584

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,755

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 527,000

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 90,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 437,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,270,793

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 167,248

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 3,507

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.................................................................................$ 215,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,165

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,505,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,167,013

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................! 1,530,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,637,013

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,628,671 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 201,567 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 37,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 110,400 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,500

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,050

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,608

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,051,796

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,026,058

Total Positions Budgeted

114

8. Motor Vehicle Registration

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,683,704

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$272,635

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,212

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 242,486

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,740

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,641,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,860,577

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,590,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,270,577

Total Positions Budgeted

197

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,260,337

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,981

Travel.................................................................................................................$246,614

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,332

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,332

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,899,571

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 157,789

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 195,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,918

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$8,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,283,578

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,283,578

Total Positions Budgeted

245

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases

Budget:

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.............................................................................$ 77,250

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 324,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 402,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 402,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $87,250 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 105,000 regular motor vehicle
tags and 20,000 bicentennial tags. Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of
Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,893,376 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA............................................................................................................$ 436,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,912,182 Travel .................................................................................................................$ 551,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 123,600 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 892,540 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 94,335 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,708 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,563,172 Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ -0Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation......................................................................................................$ 201,000
Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 402,000 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund.......................................................................$ -0-

Section 36. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.......................................................................$ 5,773,690

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,206,471

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 306,892

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 96,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,968

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 140,838

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,673

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,673

Total Positions Budgeted

113

2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 208,666 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,455 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,330 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,932 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,529 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,912

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,912

Total Positions Budgeted

14

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 204,409

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,987

Travel........................................................................................................................$387

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,434

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 257,117

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 257,117

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 206,204

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,564

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 38,835

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 194

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,797

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,797

Total Positions Budgeted

12

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,070,294

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 92,625

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,763

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,223

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,662

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,567

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,567

Total Positions Budgeted

88

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 422,666

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 51,760

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,216

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 27,830

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,067

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,933

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 515,472

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 513,271

Total Positions Budgeted

34

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7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$404,594

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 48,151

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,917

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 67,344

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,867

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 529,873

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$529,873

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,939

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 391,716

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,200

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$491,155

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 176,155

Total Positions Budgeted

5

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 35,659

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,185

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,660

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,676

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,780

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$61,325

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 21,325

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,832,902 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$931,335 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 178,817 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 146,251 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$32,035 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 149,551 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $30,000 of the amount budgeted to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

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B. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board .........................................................................................$ 94,665

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,063

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,217

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,869

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,063 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,217 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,869 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission.....................................................................................................$ 9,715,396

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 574,031

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 130,488

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,778

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,484

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$230,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 973,428

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 642,957

Total Positions Budgeted

48

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest...........................................................................................$ 214,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 214,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$6,024,939 State Student Incentive

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Scholarships....................................................................................................$1,280,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,460,439

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,060,439

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$574,031 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 130,488 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,778 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,484 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$230,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Paymentof Interest...........................................................................................$214,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$ 6,024,939 State Student Incentive Scholarships....................................................................................................$ 1,280,000 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$ 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 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 provid ing loans under the guaranteed student 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 employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Per sonnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the pur pose 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 $6,024,939 is designated and committed to provide $500 Tuition Equalization Grants to Freshmen, and $400 Tuition Equalization Grants to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended.
Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholar
ships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholar ships 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 eli
gible 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

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term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee ..................................................................................$ 421,978

Soil and Water Conservation

Committee Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,703

Travel...................................................................................................................$25,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,355

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 98,630

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 90,109

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 421,978

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 421,978

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,703 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,355 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 98,630 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 90,109

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System.............................................................................................................$ 1,965,265

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,532

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,390

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,123

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Employer Contributions...................................................................................^ 985,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$ 980,265

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,789,560

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,965,265

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,532 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,390 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$6,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,250 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 175,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions....................................................................................$ 985,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$ 980,265
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $525,000 is designated and committed for raising to 1.76 the percentage to be used in making the calculations described in Section 2 of S. B. 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Employer Contributions, $460,000 is designated and committed for reducing the service requirement for voluntary retire ment to 30 years as described in Sections 1 and 3 of S. B. 102 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Section 40. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation.......................................................................................$247,380,167.16

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 51,732,968.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,852,874.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,882,650.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ............................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting............................................................................$ 197,066.00

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................$ 140,200.00

Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 470,000.00

Computer Charges..............................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 5,475,854.00

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................$ 190,187,657.11

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.........................................................................................$ 8,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 262,939,269.11

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 104,736,624.00

Total Positions Budgeted

3,597

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$31,674,560

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$20,604,337

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 450,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,184

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 900,000

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................? 19,876,977

General Obligation Bonds..............................................................................? 1,200,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 74,718,658

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 74,718,658

Total Positions Budgeted

3,546

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3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 27,408,889 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 5,582,775 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,991,664 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,991,664

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 2,372,471 Equipment Purchases ....................................................................................$ 1,542,059 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 437,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,351,530 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,800,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 132,837

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,639

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,476

Total Positions Budgeted

8

7. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................$5,723,031.16

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 2,558,581.00

Travel............................................................................................................$ 323,678.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases .............................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................$ 424,475.00

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 61,200.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,389,863.00

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 165,200.00

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................$ 10,646,028.16

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................$ 10,646,028.16

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity 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 immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collec tion 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 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 appropriated herein.

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Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or bal ances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing 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 obli gations 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 construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, includ ing all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto 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 constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Trans portation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia High way Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental con tracts now in existence and for appropriations 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 requirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construc tion or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis trative Services as provided by law.
For the appropriation of $8,000,000 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 construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed 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 Transporta tion.

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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 util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System...........................................................................................$ 8,000,000 Geodetic Control ................................................................................................$ 380,000
Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing...................................................................................................$ 12,000,000
This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution.
Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation 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 approval by the Office of Planning and Budget prior to the effective date of the pay increase author ized in Section 44.
8. Assistance to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities...............................................................................^ 9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 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, desig nated 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.
9. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,040 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 305,500 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 28,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$657,540

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 432,540

Total Positions Budgeted

18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 195,815

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,449

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 410,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 756,164

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 756,164

Total Positions Budgeted

15

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$430,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$430,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 89,766,251.16 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................! 28,410,380.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$2,693,928.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,400,471.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................! 661,925.00 Equipment Purchases ...............................................................................$ 1,695,959.00 Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 532,200.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................$ 1,389,863.00 Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 6,641,054.00 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................! 210,501,634.11 Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................$ 410,000.00 Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................! 9,317,000.00 Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................$ 430,000.00 Grants to Counties ....................................................................................$ 9,317,013.00 Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................! 27,408,889.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...........................................................................................! 14,782,775.00

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 Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the qual ity of its equipment.
Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12-'/2% 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

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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 pay ments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 41. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service.............................................................................................................$ 6,242,270

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,137,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,888,821

Total Positions Budgeted

171

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hosptal ....................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,386,565 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,000,295

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,737,454 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,353,154

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 65,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to fur nish and equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital.

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Section 42. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board...............................................................................................................$ 2,028,687

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,366,358

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 223,365

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 39,012

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,050

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,901,785

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,901,785

Total Positions Budgeted

93

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 103,462

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,440

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,469,820 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 227,805 Travel...................................................................................................................! 26,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 45,012 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 82,050 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 160,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

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 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 43-A. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to con tinue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

Section 44. 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

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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 insti tution of the State, and any authority cre oted 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, 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 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 Governor's recom mendations 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 whatso ever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the 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, commis sion, 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 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. 1976 submitted to the 1975 Georgia General Assembly.

Section 47. The Director of the Budget shall determine 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 an obligation of the State.

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Section 49, It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State underfunding of the budget units for which appropriations are herein contained shall be applied to the activity budgets by the Office of Planning and Budget to the following object classes only:
Personal Services Regular Operating Expense Travel Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing Equipment Purchases Per Diem and Fees Computer Charges Other Contractual Expense
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1976...............................................................................................$ 1,787,988,075.54.
Section 50. The State Auditor and other fiscal officers of the State are hereby author ized and directed to increase the Working Reserve for High and Low Income Periods by $8,061,350.87 by appropriate transfers from the State surplus.
Section 51. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 52. 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. Any Part, Section, or Subsection of an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76 known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), which is inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Harris of the 8th moved that the H4use disagree to the Senate substi tute to HB 1227.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 1227 was disagreed to.

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:

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, approved February 13, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 238), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 806), 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; to provide exemptions; to give the Georgia State Board of Funeral Services the power to grant reciprocal licenses to appli cants from other states and to make rules and regulations regarding such licenses; to provide for construction and intent; 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 Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directors, approved February 13, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 238), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 806), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (3) of Section 9, relating to qual ifications for licensure, and substituting in lieu thereof the following new subsection (3):
"(3) In addition to the qualifications set out in paragraph (1) above, an applicant for a funeral director's license shall have a valid embalmer's license approved by the State of Georgia; provided, however, that any person who on the effective date of this subsection has registered as an apprentice funeral director with the Joint-Senretary may, upon completion of 36 months as an apprentice funeral director under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director actively engaged in the practice of funeral directing in this State and in the same funeral establishment with the apprentice, qual ify for a funeral director's license; provided, further, that the provisions of this subsec tion shall not apply to any person licensed in this State as a funeral director on or before the effective date of this subsection, nor shall any provision of this subsection be construed so as to affect the operations, the manner of operation or the operator or operators of any funeral establishment in existence on or before the effective date of this subsection."
Section 2. Said Act is hereby further amended by adding to Section 9, relating to qualifications for licensure, a new subsection to be designated subsection (7) which shall read as follows:
"(7) The Board of Funeral Service may, in its discretion, and in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board, grant to any person licensed in another state full privileges to engage in equivalent practice authorized by this Act without taking an examination, if (a) such person is properly licensed under the law of another state; and (b) the requirements for licensure in such other state are substantially equal to the requirements for a similar license in this State."
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.

An amendment, offered by Representative Ham of the 80th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Randall of the 101st, was read and lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Randall of the 101st, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend Committee substitute to HB 723 by adding on line 3, page 2, the following:
"either full or part time," and by striking on lines 6 and 7, page 2, the following: "and in the same funeral establishment with the apprentice"

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Poster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 101.

The amendment was lost.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis W Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P,W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 126, nays 31.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Harris of the 138th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 723, by substitute, but had he been present, would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Williams of the 54th stated that he had inadvertently voted Repre sentative Child's voting machine rather than his own. He asked unanimous consent that the House permit the vote recorded as Representative Child's to appear as his own.

The consent was granted.

Representative Lucas of the 102nd wished to serve notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 723, by substitute, but was ruled out of order by the Speaker, inasmuch as HB 723 had already been taken up for consideration in the previous year's legislative session as well as the present time.

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Representative Horton of the 43rd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Glanton of the 66th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

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 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Harris of the 8th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1227 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 Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th and Collins of the 144th.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To authorize leaves of absence for public employees when the absence is to permit the employee to participate in blood donation; 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. Leaves of absence for blood donations. Each State, county and munici pal officer and employee in this State shall be allowed a leave of absence of not more than eight hours in each calendar year without loss of pay for the purpose of donating blood. This absence shall be computed at two hours per donation, up to four times per year.
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis W
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.fBilll Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 137, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
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.
An amendment, offered by Representative Noble of the 48th, was read.

Representative King of the 96th moved that further consideration of SB 266 be post poned until Wednesday, January 21, 1976, in order to allow further study.
Representative Leonard of the 3rd moved that SB 266 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 90, nays 46.
The motion prevailed and SB 266 and all amendments thereto were placed upon the table.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 478. By Representative Linder of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION Designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, a sound program of dental health is absolutely essential 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 9, 1976, 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 Georgia Dental Associa tion is hereby cordially invited to address the Senate and the House of Representatives

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for a period of time not to exceed three minutes on February 9, 1976, on Georgia Dental Health Day.

HR 539. By Representatives Bailey, Johnson, Lee and West of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the City of Riverdale; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale was originally incorporated on July 30, 1908, when the total population of Clayton County was approximately 10,000 persons; and
WHEREAS, Riverdale has experienced the most rapid growth in Clayton County during the last quarter of a century; and
WHEREAS, the population of Riverdale was 2,521 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, and the population was 6,331 on April 1, 1974, making Riverdale the second largest municipality in Clayton County; and
WHEREAS, it can be safely predicted that Riverdale will be the most populous municipality in Clayton County in the year 2008 when Riverdale celebrates her Centen nial; and
WHEREAS, Riverdale has grown from a dirt road farm community into one of the largest urban areas in Clayton County; and
WHEREAS, the vigorous and farsighted leadership of the City of Riverdale has been able to cope with the demands of urban growth occasioned by the explosive development of an international airport practically within the borders of the city without resorting to deficit financing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate the past and present leadership and all of the citizens of the City of Riverdale for being able to deal with the problems of rapid urban growth without obligating generations of future taxpayers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this Body express their best wishes to the City of Riverdale and all of her citizens for continued success and prosperity.
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 the Mayor and Council of the City of Riverdale to be placed in a time capsule to be opened during the Centennial of Riverdale in the year 2008.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 538. By Representatives Dover of the llth, Childs of the 51st, Wood of the 9th, Clark of the 13th, Hawkins of the 50th and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Inviting the Honorable John Crow and the Honorable Neal McCormick to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the year 1976 marks the 200th Anniversary of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee and Creek Indians were the earliest recorded settlers of Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, the Cherokee and Creek Indians have made many outstanding contribu tions to the State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recognize the many out standing accomplishments and contributions of the Cherokee and Creek Indians.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby invites Mr. John Crow, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, and Mr. Neal McCormick, Chief of the Creek Indians, and their parties to appear before the House of Representatives, and hereby extends an invitation to Chief Crow and Chief McCormick to address the House of Representatives on Friday, January 23, 1976.

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 Conference on the following Bill of the House:

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, and Holloway of the 12th.

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

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 21, 1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Games, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Manner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.

Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Sams, Bill Shanahan, T.L. Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Larry Roberts, Pastor of the First United Meth odist Church, Blakeley, Georgia.

Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1443. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Richardson of the 52nd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to establish the Developmental Dis abilities Planning and Coordinating Council of DeKalb County; to provide for appointment of members of the Council and their duties, powers and authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the receipt and expenditures of moneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1444. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, as amended, so as to provide for prior service credit for certain employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1445. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Chapter 84-9 of the Code of Ga. of 1933 relating to medical practi tioners, as amended, to provide that whenever a judgment of $3,000 or more in a case of malpractice of surgery and medicine is rendered against a person licensed by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, the Clerk of the Court in which the judgment was entered shall notify the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1446. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act"; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1447. By: Representative 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 accumulated days of forfeited annual and sick leave; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1448. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pineview so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and council; to stagger their terms of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1449. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee and Bailey of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to provide that regular and permanent employees of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia shall be eligible for membership in said Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1450. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Larsen of the 119th, Phillips of the 120th, Carr of the 105th, Clifton of the 107th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Middle 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; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1451. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, providing that cities having a certain population shall furnish bene fits to officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to deferred pension benefits for those persons leaving the employment of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1452. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved Aug. 20, 1927 providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act, so as to provide pension benefits in lieu of other pension benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1453. By: Representative 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 certain cities so as to change the monthly pension benefits relating to certain officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1454. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Jenkins 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 purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1455. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act incorpo rating the City of White Plains in the County of Greene so as to change the terms of office of mayor and councilmen of said city; to change the term of office of the mayor pro tern.; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1456. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, as amended, so as to provide for the appoint ment, demotion, and suspension of officers, troopers, communications officers, and driver license examiners of the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1457. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the Town of Lyerly as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition of said Code Section does not apply; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1458. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Lane of the 40th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to provide that it shall be legal to hunt with compound bows; to provide for a definition; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1459. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Glover of the 32nd, Dean of the 29th, and Canty of the 38th: A BILL to safeguard all individuals within the State of Georgia from discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex and age within respect to employment, hous ing and public accommodations; to define certain terms; to set forth the purpose of this Act, its construction, effect and manner of citation; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1460. By: Representatives Banks of the 104th, Bowman of the 103rd, Watson of the 114th, Mann of the 13th, Randall of the 101st, Clark of the 13th, Rush of the 121st, Larsen of the 27th, and others: A BILL to provide for the reduction and simplification of paperwork of State government; to provide for a short title; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for administra tion of the provisions of this Act by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1461. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to require State agencies to require certain reports and agreements from nonprofit contractors who contract with the State agency; to provide definitions; to specify the contracts subject to the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1462. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, King of the 96th, Phillips of the 91st, Parrish of the 97th, and Smyre of the

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92nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the coroners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 165,000 or more than 175,000 so as to change the salary of such coroners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 536-1462. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A RESOLUTION compensating Jack Brannon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 537-1462. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Whitmire of the 9th, Dent of the 85th, Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Russell of the 64th, and Foster of the 6th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration to implement a Certified Public Management Program in the State Government of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1463. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to change the provisions relat ing to disability benefits; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1464. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Urban Redevelopment Law, so as to empower municipalities and counties to make loans and grants from funds received from the federal government, as well as from funds received from the repayment of such loans and interest thereon, to owners of private housing for the purpose of financing the rehabili tation of such housing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1465. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Planning Programming Bureau so as to delete authority for planning activities of local governments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1466. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Commerce, so as to provide that the Bureau of Community Affairs has authority to recommend reversal of denials by the Office of Plan ning and Budget in regard to application by cities, counties, and area planning and development commissions for federal funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1467. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to create within the Bureau of Community Affairs a State Office of Housing Section; to provide for the appointment of the Director of said Section; to provide for the duties and func tions of said Section; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 1468. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 21, 1969 creating the State Building Administrative Board, so as to provide for the substitution of the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources or his designee for the Director of the Department of Public Health as an ex officio member of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1469. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act to implement the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 so as to delete the policy direction of State planning and programming from the responsibilities of the State Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1470. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend an Act establish ing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide that any retired member may waive in writing all or part of any postretirement benefit adjustments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1471. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Carnes of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing certain minimum standards prerequi site to the original incorporation of a municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1472. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System so as to entitle Deputy Conservation Rangers employed by the Department of Natural Resources to certain pay ments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1473. By: Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, Karrh of the 106th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to promote the health, recreation, welfare, repose and reli gious liberty of each individual of this State; to provide for a purpose; to make it unlawful for an employer to compel an employee to work on such employee's habitual day of worship; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1474. By: Representative Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to allow certain peace officers who are over 45 years of age to become members of the Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1475. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-306 relating to the suspension of driver licenses for the refusal to submit to certain chemical tests, so as to provide that no licensed physician, registered nurse or aide shall incur any

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civil or criminal liability as a result of the proper obtaining of a specimen of blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substance for the purpose of determining the alcoholic or drug content thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1476. By: Representative Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-317, relating to the publication of grand jury presentments, so as to require the publication of grand jury presentments in the legal organ of the county; to provide for the payment of publication fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1477. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd, Egan of the 25th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing that all meet ings of any State department, agency, board, bureau, commission or political subdivision and the governing authority or any department, agency, board, bureau, commission or political subdivision of any county or other political subdivision at which official actions are to be taken are hereby declared to be public meetings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1478. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Linder of the 44th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title ("Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Act"); to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Ga. Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1479. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, approved Feb. 3, 1949, so as to pro vide the circumstances and procedures wherein certain former tax commission ers, tax collectors or tax receivers may become members of the system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 540-1479. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, and Gignilliat of the 122nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Ga., to grant and convey to Pierpont-Corbett Box Com pany, Inc., a Ga. corporation, its successors and assigns, an irrevocable ease ment for a term of years over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Ga. and located in Chatham County, Ga., and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1480. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Bolster of the 30th, Richardson of the 52nd, Cole of the 6th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Glanton of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the tax imposed by said Act the sale or use of machines and

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equipment which are to be used directly in the conversion of solar energy for certain purposes and are to be attached to certain types of property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1481. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Mar. 31, 1972 relating to the protection of pension rights of employees of certain counties and cities; providing that when an employee shall change his employ ment, he shall receive credit for pension purposes for all years of service which may have accrued to him while in the service of his former employer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1482. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the U.S. census of 1920, shall furnish aid, relief and pensions to members of paid fire departments now in active service, and whose names are on the payroll of such department and to future members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1483. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more according to U.S. Census of 1920; requiring the furnishing of pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served for 25 years, now in active service, whose names are on the payroll of the city, and to future members as specified; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1484. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, as amended, providing that cities having a population of more than 300,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act and the several Acts amenda tory thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1485. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, and Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate and computation of the State income tax, as amended, so as to authorize certain public utilities to install or pay for the installation of energy conservation materials in certain structures; to provide for loans for such purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1486. By: Representative Evans of the 99th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for certain assistant district attorneys in certain judicial circuits having more than one superior court judge, so as to change the provisions relating to the compen sation of assistant district attorneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1487. By: Representative Evans of the 99th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund Act" so as to provide that certain assistant district attorneys may be members of said retirement fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1488. By: Representative Cole of the 6th, and Leonard of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the creation of the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 362), as amended, so as to provide for the membership of certain judges of the superior court who are not entitled to membership in the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

Representative Cole of the 6th moved that HB 1488 be engrossed.

The motion prevailed and HB 1488 was ordered engrossed.

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

HB 1402 HB 1403 HB 1404 HB 1405 HB 1406 HB 1407 HB 1408 HB 1409 HB 1410 HB 1411 HB 1412 HB 1413 HB 1414 HB 1415 HB 1416 HB 1417 HB 1418 HB 1419 HB 1420 HB 1421 HB 1422 HB 1423 HB 1424 HB 1425 HB 1426 HR 524-1426 HR 525-1426

HR 526-1426 HR 527-1426 HB 1427 HB 1428 HB 1429 HB 1430 HB 1431 HB 1432 HB 1433 HB 1434 HB 1435 HB 1436 HR 528-1436 HR 529-1436 HB 1437 HB 1438 HB 1439 HB 1440 HB 1441 HR 533-1441 HR 534-1441 HR 535-1441 HB 1442 SB 206 SB 399 SB 414 SB 415

Mr. 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 of the

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Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 442 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

Mr. Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Rela tions, 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 follow ing recommendations:
HB 1367 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1260

Do Not Pass.

HB 1344

Do Pass.

HR 465-1248 Do Pass.

HB 1002

Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1324

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1348

Do Pass.

HB 1349 HB 1325 HB 1323 HB 1326 HB 325

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Not Pass.

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 following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 198 Do Pass, as Amended. SB 280 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

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521

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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 1186 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1401 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Mr. Triplett of the 128th 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 Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 538 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th 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-Local Legislation 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 1360

Do Pass.

HB 1438

Do Pass.

HB 1364

Do Pass.

HB 1439

Do Pass.

HB 1382

Do Pass.

HB 1440

Do Pass.

HB 1407

Do Pass.

HR 498-1333 Do Pass.

HB 1420

Do Pass.

HB 1435

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. 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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 541 Do Pass. HB 903 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1360. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to create a Board of Commissioners of Chattooga 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1364. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Hogansville, in Troup County, Georgia, heretofore made a body politic and corporate, by Act approved March 12, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941. p. 1505) and previous Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia, and to reincorporate 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 1382. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to authorize a stenographer to be present with the grand jury while witnesses are being examined in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 15,950 and not more than 16,500; to provide for the appointment and compensation of such stenographer; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HR 498-1333. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide

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incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, proc essing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Dodge County or any municipal corporation within Dodge County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of all tangible personal property within Dodge County in transit through Dodge County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State and all tangible personal property grown, harvested, manu factured, processed or refined in Dodge County and stored therein for shipment outside the State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
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 development, increase employ ment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities, the governing authority of Dodge County or any municipal corporation within Dodge County shall have the authority to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxa tion by such governing authority of tangible personal property transported into the ter ritorial jurisdiction of such governing authority from outside the State in transit to a final destination outside the State and of tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Dodge County and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Property shall not cease to be in transit within the exemption granted pursuant to this provision by virtue of the fact that while held, or while in storage, in Dodge 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 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 in order to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ-
( ) NO ment, promote industry and commerce, and provide incentives for the location of new (and the expansion of existing) manufacturing, proc essing, storage and transhipment facilities, the governing authority of Dodge County or of any municipal corporation within Dodge County shall have the power to exempt from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority tangible personal property in transit from without the State through Dodge County to a destination outside the State and tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Dodge County and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Such property shall not be exempt from State ad valorem taxa tion?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, H.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 126, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted.

HR 545. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Miss Tangie Johnson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Tangie Johnson, a fifth grade student at Yatesville School, launched a personal door-to-door campaign to raise money for her teacher, whose home and furnishings were destroyed by fire; and
WHEREAS, the ten-year-old student braved extremely cold weather and raised $216.00 for her teacher, Mrs. Clarene Pierson; and
WHEREAS, Tangie is very active in the affairs of her school and community; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to commend such a dedicated, energetic and compassionate citizen of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Miss Tangie Johnson on her outstanding service to her community and especially for her expression of love and compassion for her teacher.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is

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hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Miss Tangie Johnson.

The Speaker Pro Tern 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 1370. By: Representatives Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire of the 9th, Clark and Mann of the 13th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the Governor to increase the maximum permissible parti cipation and contribution to the health insurance plan for employees by the State 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron,-E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 131, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Coleman of the 118th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1370, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

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HR 464-1247. By Representative Lane of the 40th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provisions of the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article I, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The operation of a nonprofit bingo game shall not be a lottery and shall not be illegal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organization in accordance with any applicable State law and municipal or county ordi nances. 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 or the Georgia Income Tax Law.",
so that when so amended, Paragraph IV shall read as follows: "Paragraph IV. Lotteries. All lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, are hereby pro
hibited; and this prohibition shall be enforced by penal laws. The operation of a non profit bingo game shall not be a lottery and shall not be illegal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organization in accordance with any applicable State law and municipal or county ordinances. No person, firm or corpo ration shall be deemed a nonprofit organization except a tax exempt organization within the meaning of either the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax 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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that bingo games operated by nonprofit organizations shall not be illegal in Georgia?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain bingo games from the lottery provisions of the Constitution; 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 I, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The operation of a nonprofit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1,100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period or $2,200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall not be illegal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organization in accordance with any applicable State law and municipal or county ordinances. No person, firm or corporation shall be deemed a nonprofit orga-

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nization except a tax exempt organization within the meaning of either the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax Law.", so that when so amended, Paragraph IV shall read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Lotteries. All lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, are hereby pro hibited; and this prohibition shall be enforced by penal laws. The operation of a non profit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1,100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period or $2.200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall not be illegal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organization in accordance with any applicable State law and municipal or county ordinances. 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 or the Georgia Income Tax 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 certain bingo games operated by nonprofit organizations shall not be illegal in
( ) NO Georgia?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

Representative Fraser of the 139th moved that HR 464-1247 be recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary for further study.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrel 1, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.

N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob

N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson. Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

N Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N" Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randan, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.

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N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.

N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J.

N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.

N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 131. The motion to recommit was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Irvin of the 23rd and Karrh of the 106th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by striking "either" from line 8, page 2; by striking "or" from line 9, page 2, and inserting "and".
The following amendment was read:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by striking "person, firm or corporation" from line 6, page 2, and substi tuting in lieu thereof the word "organization".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C'. N Davis, W. N Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L, Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 117, nays 43. The amendment was adopted.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by adding after the period and before the close of the quotation on line 9, page 2, the following:
"No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization within the meaning of this paragraph unless such organization shall annually file with the State Revenue Department a report of audit certified by a Certified Public Accountant fully accounting for all receipts and expenditures of such organization which report shall constitute a public record subject to public inspection."

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Walker of the 115th, Larsen of the 119th, Evans of the 84th and Culpepper of the 98th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by
deleting the figure "$1,100.00" on line 27, page 1, and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "$200.00", and, by deleting the figure "$2,200.00" on line 28, page 1, and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "$500.00".

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 76, nays 86. The amendment was lost.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Holmes of the 39th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by deleting "not be illegal" on line 18, page 2, and add "be legal".

The following amendment was read:

Representative King of the 96th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by amending and adding the word "charitable" as follows:
on line 4, page 2, after "nonprofit", also, on line 7, page 2, after "nonprofit", also, on line 8, page 2, before "organization", also, on line 18, page 2, after the word "nonprofit".

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. N Dean D C N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, H.L. N Peters, H.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Rnkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.H. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 49, nays 109.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Larsen of the 119th and Walker of the 115th moved to amend the floor substitute to HR 464-1247 by substituting the figure $510.00 for the figure $1,100.00 on line 11 and by substitut ing the figure $1,100.00 for the figure $2,200.00 on line 12.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 76, nays 89.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Smyre of the 92nd was read and lost.

The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.

N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.

N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.

Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.

532

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.

Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.

N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.

Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 122, nays 49.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

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.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Parrish of the 97th moves to amend HB 1137 as follows:
By inserting in the title immediately preceding the phrase "to provide an effective date;" the following:
"to provide that it shall be unlawful to fire or discharge a firearm within 500 yards of a church or synagogue or other place of worship; to provide for penalties;".
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge a firearm within 500 yards of a church or other place of worship. 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.".

The following amendment to the Parrish amendment was read:

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Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moves to amend the Parrish amendment to HB 1137 by adding at the end of Section 2, the following language:
"No person can fire a gun outside of the county in which he resides.".

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment to the Parrish amendment, the ayes were 84, nays 66.

The amendment to the amendment was adopted.

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moved that the House reconsider its adoption of the Nessmith amendment in order that he might re-submit said amendment with a change in language thereon.

The motion prevailed.

The following amendment to the Parrish amendment was read:

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moves to amend the Parrish amendment to HB 1137 by adding at the end of Section 2, the following language:
"No person can fire a gun on Sunday outside the county in which he resides.".

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

534

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F, N Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Billl Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D.
Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, K.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H., Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment to the Parrish amendment, the ayes were 68, nays 78.

The amendment to the amendment was lost.

The Parrish amendment was adopted.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Rainey of the 135th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to fire or dis charge any firearm on Sunday, with certain exceptions, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), so as to authorize the governing authority of any county to exempt said county from the provisions of said Act; to provide for procedures relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to fire or dis charge any firearm on Sunday, with certain exceptions, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), is hereby amended by striking the word, "It" from the beginning of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this Section, it", and by designating the present language of Section 1 as subsection (a) thereof and by adding a new subsection (b) at the end of said Section to read as follows:
"(b) The governing authority of any county of this State is hereby authorized to exempt such county from the provisions of this Act. Such exemption shall be accom plished by the adoption of a resolution by the governing authority of such county provid-

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ing that the provisions of this Act shall not be applicable within such county and speci fying the effective date of such resolution.", so that when so amended Section 1 of said Act shall read as follows:
"Section 1. (a) ft Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this Section, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or wantonly fire or discharge a firearm on Sunday. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to (1) persons who shall fire or discharge a firearm in defense of person or property; (2) law enforcement officers; and (3) persons who shall fire or discharge a firearm at a firing range approved by the sheriff or police chief of the county or municipality in which the firing range is located and which is supervised by law enforcement officers or representatives of a local, State or national gun club.
(b) The governing authority of any county of this State is hereby authorized to exempt such county from the provisions of this Act. Such exemption shall be accom plished by the adoption of a resolution by the governing authority of such county provid ing that the provisions of this Act shall not be applicable within such county and speci fying the effective date of such resolution."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Representative Hill of the 41st moved that HB 1137 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, K. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
N Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawking, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. YHill.G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 120. The motion to table HB 1137 and all amendments thereto was lost.
On the adoption of the Rainey substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. Y Le, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitrnire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Rainey substitute, the ayes were 107, nays 56.

The Rainey substitute to HB 1137 was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by stustitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.

Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.

N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.

N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.

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Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.

N Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R.

N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 89, nays 72.
The Bill, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representatives Howard of the 19th, Russell of the 64th and Vaughn of the 57th each stated that they had inadvertently voted "aye" but intended to vote "nay" on the passage of HB 1137, by substitute.
Representative Holmes stated that his vote was not recorded on the passage of HB 1137, by substitute. He wished to vote "aye" thereon.
Representative Larsen of the 119th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House passed earlier this day:
HB 1370. By: Representatives Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire of the 9th, Clark and Mann of the 13th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the Governor to increase the maximum permissible parti cipation and contribution to the health insurance plan for employees by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Noble of the 48th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be taken from the table and placed on the General Calendar:
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.
The motion prevailed and SB 266 was taken from the table and placed on the General Calendar.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 538. By Representatives Dover of the llth, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, Wood of the 9th, Clark of the 13th, Hawkins of the 50th and many others:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting the Honorable John Crow and the Honorable Neal McCormick to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the year 1976 marks the 200th Anniversary of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee and Creek Indians were the earliest recorded settlers of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Cherokee and Creek Indians have made many outstanding contribu tions to the State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recognize the many out standing accomplishments and contributions of the Cherokee and Creek Indians.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby invites Mr. John Crow, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, and Mr. Neal McCormick, Chief of the Creek Indians, and their parties to appear before the House of Representatives, and hereby extends an invitation to Chief Crow and Chief McCormick to address the House of Representatives on Friday, January 23, 1976.

HR 546. By Representatives White of the 132nd, Hutchinson of the 133rd, McCollum of the 134th and Hatcher of the 131st:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Howard D. Waters; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on December 31, 1975, Mr. Howard D. Waters retired as Director of Vocational Education for the Dougherty County School System after more than thirtyseven years in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, his name is synonomous with vocational education in Dougherty County; and
WHEREAS, during the thirty-three years in which he worked in the field of voca tional education in Dougherty County he established the War Production Training Center in 1942, in 1948 he and his students built the vocational facility on the Albany High School campus, he supervised the construction of the Monroe Area Vocational-Technical School, he directed the Albany Area Vocational-Technical School and he contributed to a quality vocational-technical education program in the county, which at the present time is enjoying its largest enrollment in history; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Waters was born in Screven County, Georgia, on March 12, 1913, graduated from Bay Branch High School in 1932 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1938 from South Georgia Teachers' College (now Georgia Southern College) and a Master of Arts degree from Ohio State University in 1942; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Waters is known for his active participation in numerous civic, social, religious and professional organizations, having been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Albany for thirty years, a member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, a member of the Dougherty County Committee for Aging Citizens, a member of the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education, a member of Iota Lambda Sigma Industrial Education Fraternity, a member of the Trade and Industrial Education Association, a member of the Georgia Adult Education Council, a member of the Georgia Vocational Association, a member of the National Association of Public School Adult Education, a member of the American Technical Education Association, a member of the Georgia Industrial Arts Association, a member of the American Industrial Arts Association, a member of the National Education Association, a member of the Georgia Education Asso ciation and a member of the Dougherty County Education Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Waters is known as a devoted husband of the former Emily Brinson and the father of two outstanding children, Lillian Jane and Howard, Jr.

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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. Howard D. Waters for his many years of outstanding and dedicated service to vocational education in Dougherty County and the State of Georgia and hereby extend to him their sincerest best wishes for a long and productive period of retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Mr. Howard D. Waters and to the Dougherty County School System.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 547. By Representative Harden of the 154th:

A RESOLUTION
Inviting Ms. Edith Smoak to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ms. Edith Smoak of Brunswick, Georgia, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1976; and
WHEREAS, she was selected by judges in Washington, D. C., as a finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smoak is a psychology and sociology teacher and head of the social studies department at Brunswick High School; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Smoak tries to give her students both the desire and the chance to help others in the community through a volunteer program she created; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper for this outstanding Georgian to appear before the House of Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby extends a cordial invitation to Ms. Edith Smoak of Brunswick, Georgia, to appear before this body on February 10, 1976.
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 Ms. Edith Smoak.

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 Committees.

HB 1504. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide a limitation upon prior service credit for active full-time military duty under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1505. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide deferred pension benefits to those persons

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leaving the employment of said Board of Education after completing ten years of active service and upon subsequently attaining the age of 65 years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1506. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", approved Feb. 2, 1945, as amended, so as to change the for mula for computation of the amount of retirement benefits; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1507. By: Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide for an adjustment of retire ment or pension benefits for certain teachers and employees and retred per sons based upon changes in the cost of living; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1508. By: Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide that teachers and employees with 30 years of service may retire upon attaining 55 years of age; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1509. By: Representative Hays of the 1st, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act providing revenue and the source of revenue for the purpose of paying pensions to the firemen of the State of Ga. so as to change the definition of the term "firemen"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1510. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund so as to change the definition of the term "Peace officer"; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1511. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to remove the provision in connection with retirement with 35 years' service and to insert in lieu thereof a provision in connection with retirement with 30 years' service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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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, January 22, 1976

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00, 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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M. Colwetl, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawking, J.

Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T, Phillips, W.R. Rainey, H. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.

Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by Dr. C. A. Dabney, Pastor of the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

HB 1489. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relating to game and fish, as amended, so as to provide for a short title; to clarify the use of boats in commercial fishing operations; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1490. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, as amended, so as to provide that as of a certain date rules and regulations issued by the State Board of Natural Resources relating to game and fish laws shall be adopted and promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Act known as the "Ga. Administrative Procedure Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1491. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources to appoint conser vation rangers, so as to provide a short title ("Conservation Ranger Act"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1492. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation," so as to provide the authority for the Department, a county or a municipality to dispose of property no longer needed for public road pur poses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1493. By: Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Dent of the 85th, Russell of the 64th, Foster of the 6th, Coleman of the 118th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to establish the eligibility requirements for appointment to the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1494. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Hudson of the 137th, and McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, as amended, relating to pharma cists, pharmacies and drugs, so as to provide that all regulatory fees shall be set by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy by regulation; to provide an effectve date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1495. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to promote temperance and prosperity for Georgia people; to foster and

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encourage the growing of grapes, fruits and berries on Georgia farms; to legal ize the making of light domestic wines; to exempt from all taxation wine made from crops of grapes, fruits and berries, by producers in Ga. of such crops, and to provide for the holding of an election to ratify or reject this act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

Representative Carnes of the 43rd moved that HB 1495 be engrossed.

The motion prevailed and HB 1495 was ordered engrossed.

HB 1496. By: Representatives Clark, Milford, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Madison County, Ga. so as to change the provisions relative to meetings of the board; to change the compen sation of the chairman and other members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1497. By: Representative Petro of the 46th: A BILL to provide the circumstances under which the termination of service by certain public service companies may be effected; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1498. By: Representative Petro of the 46th: A BILL to regulate consumer debt collec tion practices; to provide a short title ("Consumer Debt Collection Fair Prac tices Act"); to provide definitions; to prohibit certain practices; to exempt bona fide errors from the provisions of this Act; to provide criminal penalties; to provide civil remedies; to provide for the continuation of other remedies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 541-1498. By: Representatives Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, and Harrison and Nix of the 20th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exclude certain retrement, pension or disability benefits, up to a maximum amount in determining income for the purpose of persons 62 or over or persons who are totally disabled qualifying for the homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 542-1498. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A RESOLUTION compen sating Mr. Kinard Chestnut; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 543-1498. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Brown of the 34th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Smyre of the 92nd, Greer of the 43rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Small and Minority Owned Businesses Study Committee; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 544-1498. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A RESOLUTION compensating Sherry T. Alexander; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1499. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Colwell of the 4th, Calhoun of the 88th, Mullinax of the 69th, Irvin of the 10th, Hays of the 1st, Noble of the 48th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to game and fish so as to provide that public roads or highways may not be incorporated as a part of wildlife management area or public hunting area operated by the Board of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1500. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Peters of the 2nd, Colwell of the 5th, Calhoun of the 88th, Mullinax of the 69th, Irvin of the 10th, Hays of the 1st, Noble of the 48th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act" so as to provide for the regulation of boat traffic on the waters of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1501. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to require that the Department of Archives and History make certain of its facilities available for the use of the general public on certain Saturdays; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved Mar. 21, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 554); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1502. By: Representatives Glover of the 32nd, McKinney of the 35th, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-308, relating to the determination and punishment of habitual violators of certain laws relating to the operation of motor vehicles, so as to change the punishment for the operation of a motor vehicle without a license by a habitual violator; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1503. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to provide for a limitation of actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1512. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Evans of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Sigman of the 74th, Clark of the 55th, White of the 132nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 30-2, relating to alimony, so as to provide the circumstances under which an award to the wife for the expenses of litigation shall be made; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1513. By: Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Snow and Hays of the 1st, Cole and Foster of the 6th, Peters of the 2nd, Leonard of the 3rd, Walker of the 115th,

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Burruss of the 21st, and others: A BILL to authorize the Governor to convene a committee to be composed of himself, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Judicial Council of Ga. to ascertain whether or not any district attorney is incapacitated and unable to perform the duties of his office by reason of sickness or other providential cause and thus unable to per form the duties of his office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1514. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Cole and Foster of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, Lee of the 72nd, Ross of the 76th, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-17, rela tive to vital records, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to issuing of copies of death certificates; to provide for certificates of record; to change the provisions relative to burial transit permits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1515. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Childs of the 51st, and Jordan of the 58th: A BILL to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, as amended, so as to provide for the creation and revision of jury lists in counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors; to provide in such counties for permanent jury boxes and their replacement if lost or damaged; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1516. By: Representative Holmes of the 39th: 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; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1517. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Carlisle of the 71st, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Hill of the 127th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-127 relating to custody of children as amended, to amend Code Section 50-121, relating to how a wife or child may be disposed of in habeas corpus proceedings, and to amend Code Section 74-107, relating to custody of minor children and the discretion of the court as to custody of minor children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1518. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, and Russell of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-127 relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces, as amended, so as to change the age at which a child shall have the right to select the parent with whom such child desires to live in all cases of divorce and in cases where a change in custody is sought; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 548-1518. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Larsen of the 27th, and McCollum of the 134th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt raffles and similar games from the lottery provisions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HR 549-1518. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Elliott of the 49th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Property Appraisal Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HR 550-1518. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Walker of the 115th: 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 Houston County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 551-1518. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, and Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION creating the Visual Care Overview Committee of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1519. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish so as to clarify the applicability of said Act; to provide for the closing of the waters of the State to the taking of shrimp for bait; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.
HB 1520. By: Representative Floyd of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-5, relative to pharmacies, so as to provide for the advertisement of prescription drugs; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.
HB 1521. By: Representative Floyd of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Ga., approved Feb. 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to provide that certain former members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety shall be entitled to receive a monthly supplemental benefit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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

HB 1443 HB 1444 HB 1445 HB 1446 HB 1447 HB 1448 HB 1449 HB 1450

HB 1451 HB 1452 HB 1453 HB 1454 HB 1455 HB 1456 HB 1457 HB 1458

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HB 1459 HB 1460 HB 1461 HB 1462 HR 536-1462 HR 537-1462 HB 1463 HB 1464 HB 1465 HB 1466 HB 1467 HB 1468 HB 1469 HB 1470 HB 1471 HB 1472 HB 1473 HB 1474 HB 1475 HB 1476
HB 1477

HB 1478 HB 1479 HR 540-1479 HB 1480 HB 1481 HB 1482 HB 1483 HB 1484 HB 1485 HB 1486 HB 1487 HB 1488 HB 1504 HB 1505 HB 1506 HB 1507 HB 1508 HB 1509 HB 1510 HB 1511

Mr. 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 same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1291 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1391 Do Pass. HB 1392 Do Pass. HB 1393 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 same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 1269 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Mr. Rainey of the 135th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 565 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman

Mr. 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 88 Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 287 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 843 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HR 283 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1026 Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 345 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HR 314 Do Not Pass.

SB 314 Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 203 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 718 Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 182 Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 162 Do Pass, by Substitute.

SB 356 Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th 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 13-3 Do Not Pass. HB 1433 Do Pass. HB 171 Do Pass HB 253 Do Pass. HB 797 Do Pass. HB 799 Do Pass. HB 849 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills

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of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 879 Do Pass. HB 1299 Do Pass. HB 1339 Do Pass. HB 1352 Do Pass. HB 1417 Do Pass. HB 1402 Do Pass. HB 1403 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th Chairman

Mr. 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 following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1334 HB 1431 HB 1416 HR 25-130

Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

By unanimous consent the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:

HB 1407. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens Employees' Pension Plan, approved Mar. 3, 1965, as amended, so as to provide an option to certain Members of the Police and Fire Depart ments of the City of Athens with reference to an election of benefit under said Pension Plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1420. 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 qualifications for members of the board of commis sioners; 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1435. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Colquitt County, formerly known as the City Court of Colquitt County and the Civil and Crim inal Court of Colquitt County so as to change the monthly and quarterly terms 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1438. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bainbridge so as to change the penalty provisions rela tive to the violation of ordinances 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1439. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Decatur County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to costs and fees; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1440. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to abolish the office of coroner and create in lieu thereof the office of county medi cal examiner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 90,000 and not more than 140,000; 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 110, 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 adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the House:

HR 530. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Childs of the 51st, Phillips of the 91st, Wood of the 9th, Clark of the 13th, and others: A RESOLUTION paying tribute to the Cherokee and Creek Indians; and for other purposes.

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

SB 421. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and McDuffie of the 19th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to provide that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety may suspend or revoke the radar speed detection device permit of any county or municipality; and for other purposes.

SB 350. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to comprehensively revise, codify and modernize the laws of this State relating to the licensure and regulation of landscape architects; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

HB 754. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services; and for other purposes.

Representative Buck of the 95th arose to point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 754. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Snow of the 1st, Harris of the 8th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel so as to provide for the organization of the Committee; to provide for powers and authority of the Committee; to provide for duties and authority of the Legislative Counsel; to provide for legal services; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

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The Conference Committee on H.B. 754 recommends that the Senate recede from its position on its amendments and that the bill as passed by the House of Representatives be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE: Isl Frank Eldridge, Jr. Senator, 7th District
Senator, 37th Distri. ct /si John R. Riley Senator, 1st District

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/ Marcus Collins Representative, 144th District
/Rs/epJoreeseFnratantkiveH, a8rtrhisDistrict
/s/ Wayne Snow, Jr. Representative, 1st District

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 754 be adopted.
On the motion, the ayes were 92, nays 0.
The motion prevailed and the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 754 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:
SB 408. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to amend "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act", approved April 18, 1967, as amended, 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.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:
SR 277. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Dr. C. L. Ayers; and for other purposes.
SR 281. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Randy Johnson; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Resolution of the Senate:
SR 123. By: Senators Tysinger of the 41st and Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION creat ing the Power Plant Siting Study Committee; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

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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 donation programs; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 553. By Representatives Murhy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Harris of the 8th and Collins of the 144th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 4:00 o'clock p.m., January 23, 1976, and reconvene at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on February 2, 1976.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean D C
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker. L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 1.
The Resolution was adopted.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HR 465-1248. By Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Cole of the 6th, Adams of the 14th, Ross of the 76th, Toles of the 16th, Harris of the 8th, Connell of the 87th, Dixon of the 151st, Lane of the 40th, Colwell of the 4th and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the require ment that a majority of the registered voters of a political subdivision desiring to issue revenue certificates to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric gener ating and distribution systems must participate in the election authorizing such actions; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution is hereby amended by deleting from the first paragraph thereof the following:
"and provided further that a majority of the registered voters of such county, munici pal corporation or political subdivision affected shall vote in said election,", so that when so amended, the first paragraph of Paragraph V shall read as follows:
"Revenue anticipation obligations may be issued by any county, municipal corpora tion or political subdivision of this State, to provide funds for the purchase or construc tion, in whole or in part, of any revenue-producing facility which such county, munici pal corporation or political subdivision is authorized by the Act of the General Assembly approved March 31, 1937, known as 'The Revenue Certificate Laws of 1937,' as amended by the Act approved March 14, 1939, to construct and operate, or to provide funds to extend, repair or improve any such existing facility, and to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems, together with all necessary appurtenances thereof. Such revenue anticipation obli gations shall be payable, as to principal and interest, only from revenue produced by revenue-producing facilities of the issuing political subdivisions, and shall not be deemed debts of, or to create debts against, the issuing political subdivisions within the meaning of this paragraph or any other of this Constitution. This authority shall apply only to revenue anticipation obligations issued to provide funds for the purchase, construction, extension, repair or improvement of such facilities and undertakings as are specifically authorized and enumerated by said Act of 1937, as amended by said Act of 1939; and to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric gener ating and distribution systems, together with all necessary appurtenances thereof; pro vided further any revenue certificates issued to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems shall, before being under taken, be authorized by a majority of those voting at an election held for the purpose in the county, municipal corporation or political subdivision affected, et&A provided far ther that a majority ef the registered votcro el seh county, municipal corporation er political subdivioion affected ahall vote in said election, the election for such to be held in the same manner as is used in issuing bonds of such county, municipal corporation or political subdivision and the said elections shall be called and provided for by officers in charge of the fiscal affairs of said county, municipal corporation or political subdivi sion affected; and no such issuing political subdivision of the State shall exercise the power of taxation for the purpose of paying the principal or interest of any such revenue anticipation obligations or any part thereof."
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
( ) NO

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Shall the Constitution be amended so as to delete therefrom the require ment that a majority of the registered voters of a political subdivision desiring to issue revenue certificates to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems must participate in the election authorizing such actions?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Coiling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Hud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 139, nays 2.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Wheeler of the 152nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HR 465-1248, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

HB 1401. By: Representatives 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 BILL to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the salary and allowances of mem bers of the General Assembly, as amended, so as to change the provisions relat ing to vouchers; to provide that members of the General Assembly shall certify

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that vouchers are true and correct and to make it a crime to certify falsely; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, Russell of the 53rd and Walker of the 115th move to amend H. B. 1401 as follows:
(1) By striking lines 14 through 22 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"No member shall receive any expense allowance, mileage allowance or travel allow ance for service as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission or other agency as provided in this Section unless such member has personally performed such service and has personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel. Each member of the General Assembly submitting a voucher shall certify that such member person ally performed the service and personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel covered by the voucher and that the information contained on the voucher is true and correct. The voucher shall contain such a certificate for the member to sign. It shall be unlawful for any member to make such a certificate willfully, knowing it to be false, and any member convicted of making such a false certificate shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, or both."
(2) By striking the language beginning with the word "Each" on line 31, page 4, and ending with the word "both" on line 6, page 5, and inserting in lieu thereof the follow ing:
"No member shall receive any expense allowance, mileage allowance or travel allow ance for service as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission or other agency as provided in this Section unless such member has personally performed such service and has personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel. Each member of the General Assembly submitting a voucher shall certify that such member person ally performed the service and personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel covered by the voucher and that the information contained on the voucher is true and correct. The voucher shall contain such a certificate for the member to sign. It shall be unlawful for any member to make such a certificate willfully, knowing it to be false, and any member convicted of making such a false certificate shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, or both."

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:

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. YHill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

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Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russetl, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
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.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration.
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.
The following substitute, offered by Representative Noble of the 48th, was read:
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 such officer to aid such persons; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, every law enforcement officer in the State and every sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other arresting offi cer shall, when arresting any person who appears to be inebriated, intoxicated, or not in control of his physical functions, examine such person to ascertain whether or not the person is wearing a medic alert bracelet or necklace or identifying device which would specifically delineate a medical disability which would account for the actions of such person. Any arresting officer who does, in fact, discover such identifying device upon such person shall aid the afflicted person in receiving medication or other treatment for his disability.
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

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N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

NColwell.C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 61, nays 86.
The substitute 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:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B.

N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.

N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. NGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.

N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.

N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. NMullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

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Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.

Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 30, nays 124.

N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
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.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker.
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 Resolu tion of the Senate:
SR 259. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, McGill of the 24th, Gillis of the 20th, Lewis of the 21st, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall have the authority to enact legislation to classify and subclassify real property according to its use for purposes of taxation and to establish a ratio of assessment to value in each class or subclass; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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.
The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, as amended, so as to provide for the registration of electors by mail; to provide for the form of registra tion cards for use by applicants for registration by mail; to provide for oaths; to provide that the giving of certain false information shall be unlawful; to provide for penalties; to provide for qualifications for registration to vote by mail; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with such registration; to provide for the issuance of regis tration certificate cards and their contents; to provide for practices and procedures in connection therewith; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 34-609, which reads as fol lows:
"(b) The registration cards for use by applicants for absentee registration shall be in substantially the same form as the above form of registration card, except that the affidavit and 'Questions Propounded to Applicant' portions shall be eliminated and in lieu thereof the following form of affidavit shall be used:
'I do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States, the State of Georgia and this county; that I am at least eighteen years of age, or will be on the

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____________ day of ___________________, 19___________; that my residence for voting purposes is located at ___________________ in such County; that my temporary address outside of this State is ________________; or that I am otherwise qualified to register by absentee registration for the following reason ___________________; that I possess the qualifications of an elector required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia; that I am not registered to vote in any other county; that I am not registered to vote under any other name; that I have never been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State of Georgia, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of the State of Georgia with imprisonment in the penitentiary, or if so convicted, that I have been pardoned; and that the information contained elsewhere on this card is true.
(Sign here)_ (Signature shall be the same as name appearing elsewhere on card.)
(This affidavit or affirmation must be sworn to or affirmed before an official authorized to administer oaths by the law of the place of executing this application.)
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this _____________ day of
____________ , 19_________.

(Signature of official administering oath.)
(Typed or printed name and office of official.)

(Typed or printed identi fication number, if any, and address of such official if security requirements permit.)'",
and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b), to read as follows: "(b) (1) The registration cards for use by applicants for absentee registration shall be in substantially the same form as the above form of registration card, except that the affidavit and 'Questions Propounded to Applicant' portions shall be eliminated and in lieu thereof the following form of affidavit shall be used: 'I do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States, of the State of Georgia and this county; that I am at least eighteen years of age, or will be on the ___________ day of __________________, 19______; that my residence for voting purposes is located at ___________________ in such county; that I possess the qualifications of an elector required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia; that I am not registered to vote in any other county; that I am not registered to vote under any other name; that I have never been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State of Georgia, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of the State of Georgia with imprisonment in the State penitentiary or, if so convicted, that I have been pardoned; and that the information contained elsewhere on this card is true. I understand that the giving of false information on this form is a felony under the laws of the State of Georgia.

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(Sign here)__________________ (Signature shall be the same as name appearing elsewhere on card.)'"
(2) Any person who shall give false information on an absentee registration card shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 34-1940, relating to punishment for felonies under the Georgia Election Code."
Section 2. Said Code Chapter 34-6 is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 34-619, relating to absentee registration, as amended, which reads as fol lows:
"(a) A resident of the State of Georgia who is qualified to vote by absentee ballot may register to vote by complying with the provisions of this section, and this person shall be referred to as an absentee applicant.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:
"(a) A resident of the State of Georgia who is otherwise qualified to vote may register to vote by complying with the provisions of this Section, and any such person shall be referred to as an absentee applicant.", and by adding at the end of said Code Section a new subsection, to be designated subsec tion (f), to read as follows:
"(f) Not less than five days after the date that the name of any such absentee appli cant is placed upon the electors' list, it shall be the duty of the board of registrars to mail a registration certificate card showing that such absentee applicant is registered to vote in such county. Such registration certificate cards shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State for such purpose. Such cards shall serve as evidence that such absentee applicant has been properly registered to vote by the board of registrars and shall serve as notice to such applicant that he has been registered to vote."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendment was read:

Representative Sams of the 90th moved to amend HB 105 Committee substitute by adding to the end of Section 2, on line 13, page 5, after the word "vote", the following:
Said registration certificate shall contain at least the following information: 1. Name and address of applicant; 2. Social Security number of applicant; 3. Current photograph of applicant made within 6 months of application. No person shall be allowed to cast a ballot in any election in this state under the provisions of this section, unless such person shall present such registration certif icate at the time of casting such person's ballot.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat NBargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear J N Boi,te, p v ,, ' ' ', . Bowman d.A. Y Bray, t.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.

Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.

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Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.

Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, H.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 62, nays 91.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Jordan of the 58th and Russell of the 53rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 105 by inserting the following language:
"upon written request" between the words "may" and "register" on line 28, page 4.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.

N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, WJ.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.

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N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill N Scott, D.

N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby

N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 93, nays 67.

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 sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis W Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. 7 Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup. Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Handall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 78, nays 88.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.
Representative Phillips of the 59th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 105, but had he been present would have voted "nay".

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Representative Greer of the 43rd 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 105, by substitute, as amended.

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 Resolu tion of the House:

HR 484-1322. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Clay County, Georgia, as the "Henry G. McKemie Bridge"; and for other purposes.

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 1324. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Parkman of the 66th, Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Sams of the 90th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL to provide that each county and each municipality and any combination of any such political sub divisions may exercise the power of planning and zoning; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted.

A BILL
To provide that each county and each municipality and any combination of any such political subdivisions may exercise the power of planning and zoning; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Each county and each municipality and any combination of any such polit ical subdivisions may exercise the power of planning and zoning.
Section 2. Nothing contained within this Act shall be construed to repeal an Act authorizing the governing authorities of municipalities to enact zoning and planning ordinances and regulations, approved January 31, 1946 (Ga. Laws 1946, p. 191), as amended, or to repeal an Act authorizing the governing authorities of municipalities and counties to establish separate or joint planning commissions, approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 420), as amended.
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 sub stitute, 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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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Due to mechanical failure the vote of Representative Carnes of the 43rd was not recorded on the passage of HB 1324, by substitute.
HB 1348. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to the crime of child abandonment, as amended, so as to provide that the mother and the father of the child shall be competent witnesses in such cases; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L.

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Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.P.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.

Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis

Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 1.

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

Representative Rainey of the 135th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1348, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

Representative Berry of the 94th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1348.

HB 1349. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Snow of the 1st, Russell of the 53rd, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-202.1, making the grant of attorney's fees in cases involving alimony or divorce a final judgment, so as to authorize an attorney granted attorney's fees pursuant to said Code Section to bring an action in his own name to enforce such grant; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford. J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb

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Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.

Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, H.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 9.

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

HB 1344. By: Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Dover of the llth, Foster of the 6th, Larsen of the 27th, Floyd of the 56th, Edwards of the 20th, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 9-401, relating to the definition of the practice of law, as amended, so as to authorize corporations, voluntary associations, and individuals which are par ties to a dispossessory warrant or distress warrant proceeding to prepare and file the necessary documents and to prosecute such proceedings without an attorney; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.

Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.

Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W.

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Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom

Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.

Y Williams, HL. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams. Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster. P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. BurrusB, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell. C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H-.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin. R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith. P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.1 Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee of the House amends H. B. 1002 as follows:
By striking the word "$3,500" on line 13, page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the word "$5,000"
and By striking the word "$3,500" on line 25, page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "$5,000"
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberrv, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris. B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kiigore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 132, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1325. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Childs of the 51st, Daugherty of the 33rd, King of the 96th, Karrh of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors, approved April 6, 1972, as amended, so as to provide that alternate members of the board of equaliza-

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tion, in the order in which selected, shall serve in any appeal at a regularly scheduled or called meeting in the absence of a member; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L.
Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, H.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, H. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Holmes of the 39th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1325, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
HB 1323. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd, Russell of the 53rd, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-2506 relating to the punishment of misdemeanor offenses, as amended, so as to provide that a judge, in his discretion, may allow misdemeanor sentences of six months or less to be served during the nonworking hours of the defendant; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Judiciary Committee of the House amends H. B. 1323 as follows:

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By striking the word "shall" on line 9, page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "may". By striking the word "shall" on line 3, page 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "may". By inserting the words "in the discretion of the sentencing judge" at the beginning of line 8, page 2 preceding the words "and the nonworking hours". By inserting the words "in the discretion of the sentencing judge" on line 29, page 3 between the words "end" and "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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis W
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips. W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall. W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 134, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1326. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Russell of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st, King of the 96th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Karrh of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-6, relating to the probate and establishment of wills, as amended, so as to provide additional procedures for taking the testimony of witnesses to wills; to provide a form of affidavit to be used; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee of the House amends H. B. 1326 as follows:
By inserting the words "a certified, photostatic copy of" on line 8, page 2 between the words "to be" and "(testator's)"
And by adding a line between Unit 76 and 79 and placing thereunder the word "witness"

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips. W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. 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.
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 fail ure to renew registration annually; 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, H. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Greer of the 43rd stated that he had been called from the floor of t"haeyeH".ouse when the roll was called on SB 84, but had he been present would have voted

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 466. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd, Gillis of the 20th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that a percentage of net revenue collections each fiscal year shall be reserved from State surplus at the end of each fiscal year for the purpose of creating the Revenue Short-fall Reserve in lieu of the Working Reserve; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:
HR 557. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Matthews of the 63rd, Toles of the 16th, Adams of the 14th and others:

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A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. J. Derward Powell and Dr. David B. McCorkle; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, Mr. J. Derward Powell is doing an outstanding job as the Director of the. Coosa Valley Vocational Technical School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David B. McCorkle is doing a fine joh as the President of Floyd Junior College; and
WHEREAS, the spirit of cooperation that Mr. Powell and Dr. McCorkle have devel oped between these two schools is a credit to them; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Mr. Powell and Dr. McCorkle be recog nized for their outstanding service to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. J. Derward Powell and Dr. David B. McCorkle for the fine job they are doing and for the spirit of cooperation they have developed between the two schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Mr. Powell and Dr. McCorkle.

HR 558. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Roy Hicks; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Roy Hicks has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of Upson County, having served as the Fire Chief of the Yatesville Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, he has served the people of Upson County far beyond the call of duty, and through his efforts Yatesville has a well-trained and qualified fire department; and
WHEREAS, he has always been active in the social and religious affairs of his com munity, and has held numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Mr. Roy Hicks 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 commend and congratulate Mr. Roy Hicks 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Roy Hicks.

HR 559. By Representatives Sizemore of the 136th and Nix of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Clyde W. Kimball; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Clyde W. Kimball of Atlanta, Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Kimball served his community of Atlanta and Fulton County as a professional educator, teacher, and principal for many years of tireless dedication; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in the drafting and passage of numerous acts and legislation concerning teachers' rights and the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, he served with distinction, dedication, and ability as a member and president of the Georgia Association of Educators and honorably served as chairman of several task forces and committees of that association; and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the board of directors of numerous national, regional, state, and local professional educators' organizations, including the National Education Association, Atlanta Association of Educators, the Southeastern Conference of Elementary School Principals of which he was president, and the National Commission of Professional Rights and Responsibilities of which he was vice-chairman; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the civic, social, charitable, and religious affairs of his community, having been a member of Druid Hills Baptist Church, a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Girls Club, the Executive Board of the Atlanta Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis, and the Southwest Community Counsel.
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 outstanding citizens, Clyde W. Kimball.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Mr. Clyde W. Kimball.

HR 560. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Tommy West; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Tommy West, one of Gainesville's most talented young athletes, has just completed an outstanding collegiate football career at the University of Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, while at the University of Tennessee, Tommy West was also a distin guished performer on the University of Tennessee baseball team; and
WHEREAS, Tommy West, while attending the public schools at Gainesville, compiled a most impressive record as an outstanding athlete and student; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, the Gainesville Touchdown Club will honor Tommy West at a banquet in his behalf in recognition of his many outstanding athletic accomplish ments and achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Tommy West, one of this State's most outstanding athletes, upon his many athletic accomplishments and achievements.
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 Tommy West.

HR 561. By Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Berry of the 94th and others:

A RESOLUTION Expressing regrets at the passing of Mrs. Mary Chester; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, on Sunday, January 18, 1976, the State of Georgia lost a fine and out standing citizen with the passing of Mrs. Mary Chester of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, she was born on September 17, 1895, in Muscogee County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Walker; and
WHEREAS, she was the widow of the late Mr. Roscoe Chester and the mother of four outstanding sons, Mr. George Chester, Mr. Curtis Chester, Mr. Roscoe C. Chester and Mr. Frank D. Chester; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chester will be sorely missed by all of those who knew her.
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 Mrs. Mary Chester and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to the members of her family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mrs. Mary Chester.

HR 562. By Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the untimely passing of Mr. Wayne Clifton Cannon; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Wayne Clifton Cannon passed away on December 19, 1975, at the age of 34; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cannon was an outstanding employee of the Department of Public Safety, serving as a driver's license examiner and State trooper at Blue Ridge, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, at the time of his untimely passing, he had reached the rank of corporal and had received commendations for his outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, he was widely known and respected in his community as a man of out standing character and ability; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Shelby Jean Cannon, two children, Kevin and Lori, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cannon of Clayton, Georgia.
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 Mr. Wayne Clifton Cannon.
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. Shelby Jean Cannon and to Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cannon.
HR 563. By Representatives Lane of the 81st and Nessmith of the 82nd:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the death of Mr. Lowell M. Mallard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Lowell M. Mallard, a prominent and well-known citizen of Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia, passed away on January 22, 1976, at the age of 95; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Mallard was born on January 19, 1881, in Statesboro and attended Bulloch County High School and J. S. Green College; and
WHEREAS, he served for 18 years as City Clerk of Statesboro, eight years as Sheriff of Bulloch County and for two terms as a member of the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he was a faithful attendant of the Friendly Baptist Church until ill health prevented him from so doing; and
WHEREAS, he will be sorely missed by the citizens of his community and his passing is a great loss, particularly to the City of Statesboro and the County of Bulloch.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincerest regrets are hereby expressed at the passing of Mr. Lowell M. Mallard, and the deepest sympathy of the members of this body is hereby extended to his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit copies of this Resolution to the members of Mr. Mallard's family.

HR 564. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Connell of the 87th and Lee of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Honorable Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Clarence Vaughn, the distinguished gentleman from the 57th District and one of the most influential and respected members of the General Assembly, is celebrating his 55th birthday today; and
WHEREAS, he is serving in his 16th year as a member of the House of Representa tives, and he also served as a member of the Senate for one term in 1959-60; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from North Georgia College in 1939 and from the Univer sity of Georgia in 1946 with a LL.B Degree; and
WHEREAS, serving as a captein in the United States Army during World War II, he spent 28 months in the European Theater of Operations and was awarded a Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, this veteran legislator serves with fairness, dedication, ability and skill as the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he is highly respected and loved by his fellow members, and his counsel and advice is constantly sought; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize this outstanding Georgian for his many outstanding accomplishments and to wish him a "Happy Birthday."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby congratulate Honorable Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr., upon the occasion of his 55th birthday and wish for him many happy returns and commend him for his many years of outstanding public se vice 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Clarence Vaughn.

SR 277. By Senator Broun of the 46th:

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A RESOLUTION
Expressing regrets at the passing of Dr. C. L. Ayers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Clarence Landers Ayers passed away on August 5, 1975, in Toccoa, Georgia, at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, he had one of the most illustrious medical careers the State of Georgia has ever known and was one of the most beloved people in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was born January 9, 1877, in Carnesville, Georgia, the son of Sanford Marion and Emma Williford Ayers; and
WHEREAS, he received his early education in Carnesville Grammar School and Hartwell High School and received his premed education at the University of Georgia, later graduating from Emory University Medical School and studying at Mayo Clinic with special courses in microscopic medicine; and
WHEREAS, he was a veteran of World War I, having served in the Medical Corps as a Lieutenant, and was a member of the Selective Service Board during World War II; and
WHEREAS, he was a charter member and past president of the Toccoa Kiwanis Club, a member of the First Baptist Church of Toccoa, the Yaarah Shrine Club and Toccoa Masonic Lodge 309; and
WHEREAS, he served as chairman of the Toccoa Public School Board of Education for 15 years and was instrumental in Stephens County obtaining its first hospital, where he rendered outstanding service as a member of the Board of Trustees for many years; and
WHEREAS, he entered politics at the age of 77, being elected to the State Senate for two terms where he served effectively and with distinction as a member and as Chairman of the Health and Welfare Committee; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ayers practiced medicine for 72 years in Toccoa, Georgia, and was engaged in active practice until just a few short months prior to his death; and
WHEREAS, he was a past president of the Georgia Medical Association and the Ninth District Medical Association; and
WHEREAS, he was selected as Georgia Doctor of the Year in 1955 and, during his many years of practice, delivered over 5,000 babies; and
WHEREAS, he was active in the civic, social, governmental and religious affairs of his community and had a multitude of friends from all walks of life, not only in Georgia, but over the entire country; and
WHEREAS, he will be missed not only by his family but by his many patients and his host of friends, but they will know that his many outstanding accomplishments will forever stand as a lasting monument to his memory; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ayers' wife, Mrs. Helen Edwards Ayers, passed away in 1968, and he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Helen Ayers McGee and Mrs. Margaret Ayers Brown, both of Toccoa; two sons, Bill Ayers of Toccoa and Coach Howard (Doc) Ayers of Athens; one sister, Miss Undine Ayers of Carnesville; one brother, Sanford Ayers of Carnesville; and five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that sincerest regrets are hereby expressed at the passing of Dr. C. L. Ayers, and the deepest sympathy of all the members of this body is hereby extended to the members of his family.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby instructed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Dr. C. L. Ayers.

SR 281. By Senator Doss of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Randy Johnson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Randy Johnson has received national recognition as an All-American offensive guard for the University of Georgia football team; and
WHEREAS, he is a graduate of Pepperell High School, Lindale, Georgia, where he was an All-Area fullback and middle guard and also a finalist in the State wrestling tournament; and
WHEREAS, his outstanding offensive line play led the Bulldogs to nine victories and a trip to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas; and
WHEREAS, he is the recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy which is awarded annually to the outstanding blocker in the Southeastern Conference; and
WHEREAS, through his amazing offensive line play, he earned consensus All-Ameri can honors and was invited to participate in numerous postseason bowl games, including the Hula Bowl, Japan Bowl, and American Bowl.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Randy Johnson for his outstanding record as a member of the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team and for being named a consensus All-American.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Randy Johnson.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 350. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to comprehensively revise, codify and modernize the laws of this State relating to the licensure and regulation of landscape architects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 408. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to amend "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act", approved April 18, 1967, as amended, 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 Judiciary.

SB 421. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and McDuffie of the 19th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities approved March 27, 1968, so as to provide that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety may suspend or revoke the radar speed detection device permit of any county or municipality; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 466. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd, Gillis of the 20th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that a percentage of net revenue collections each fiscal year shall be reserved from State surpose of creating the Revenue Short-fall Reserve in lieu of the Working Reserve; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SR 259. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th, McGill of the 24th, Gillis of the 20th, Lewis of the 21st, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall have the authority to enact legislation to classify and subclassify real property according to its use for purposes of taxation and to establish a ratio of assessment to value in each class or subclass; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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 Friday, January 23, 1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Berry, C.Ed Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Egan, M.J. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Manner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.

Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Shanahan, T.L.

Sheats, S. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bruce Morgan, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Griffin, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

HR 552-1521. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A RESOLUTION to compensate Mrs. James Ray Westberry for damages to automobile and personal injuries in an accident with a Georgia National Guard truck; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1522. By: Representatives Carter and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act defining and prescribing the purposes, powers and duties of the Tift County Development Authority and the exercise thereof so as to increase the maximum interest rate on bonds and other obligations of the authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1523. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Carrell of the 75th, Baugh of the 108th, Colwell of the 4th, and Larsen of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum standards for certain detention facilities within this State so as to change the required frequency of sanitary inspections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1524. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-1402, relating to conditions of bail bonds and recognizances, as amended, so as to provide for proceedings to forfeit bonds or recognizances upon failure of the principal to appear; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1525. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Bacon County; to provide for education districts and posts; to provide for the election of the Chairman and members of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1526. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, as amended, so as to redefine terms; to expand the power of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to provide technical assistance to law enforcement units; to define the class of persons subject to the certifi cation provisions of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1527. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL

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to provide for the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Ga. and the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals of Ga.; to provide an effective dae; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 554-1527. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. David Daniels; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1528. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Shanahan of the 7th, Harris of the 8th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Connell of the 87th, Kreeger of the 21st, and others: A BILL to provide for the recall of elected officials of each county and municipality this State; to provide for petitions; to provide for the conduct of such recall elections; to provide for prac tices, procedures and requirements in connection with such recall elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1529. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to authorize the operation of a vehicle without a certificate of inspection for a certain period of time after a windshield is replaced on such vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1530. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68A-10, relating to stopping, standing, and parking provi sions of the Uniform Rules of the Road, as amended, so as to provide that jurors shall be exempt from parking meters and other parking regulations; to provide for the posting of notices by the juror upon his vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1531. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Howard of the 19th, and Sams of the 90th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for certain assistant district attorneys in certain judicial circuits, so as to authorize the expenditure of State funds as partial compensation of an assistant district attorney employed pursuant to a federal grant where the State is by Federal law required to provide a percentage of the matching funds for such a grant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 555-1531. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Matthews of the 63rd, Baugh of the 108th, Jessup of the 117th, and Smith of the 78th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students and to change the provisions rela tive to the repayment of such loans and scholarships; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 1532. By: Representatives Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Castleberry of the lllth, Edwards of the 110th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to enact and enter into the Multistate Tax Compact; to provide a short title ("Multistate

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Tax Compact Act"); to specify the taxes covered by said Compact; to provide for representation of the State on the Multistate Tax Commission; to provide for appointment of and consultation with representatives of local governments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

HB 1533. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-509, relating to the scope of the practice of chiropractors, so as to provide that cer tain students enrolled in an approved chiropractic college may perform chiro practic tasks under the supervision of an authorized instructor duly licensed to practice chiropractic in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1534. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to chiropractors, as amended, so as to provide that the general college training requirements shall not apply to students enrolled in an approved chiropractic college prior to January 1, 1964; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1535. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the employment of persons under 18 years of age in any place where liquor, beer, wine or alcoholic beverages are sold, so as to change the provisions relat ing to the employment of persons under 18 years of age in certain places; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1536. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968" so as to provide additional powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of orders; to change certain provisions relative to licenses and bonds; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1537. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chattooga County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the deputy clerk; to provide for budgets for the operation of the clerk's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1538. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to change the provi sions relative to personnel of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1539. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Chattooga County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to clerical help for said officer; to provide for an annual budget for the operation of the office of said officer; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1540. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th, Culpepper of the 98th, Felton of the 22nd, Collins of the 144th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to estab lish farmers markets in this State so as to require that on or after Jan. 1, 1977 any person using the facilities of any market which charges a gate fee for the purpose of selling or offering for sale any item on the premises of such a market operated pursuant to this Act, must be licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1541. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Ports Authority so as to provide Ports Authority Security Guards with arrest powers on Ports Authority prop erty; to provide applicability of State traffic laws to Ports Authority property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1542. By: Representative Adams of the 36th, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to provide that the functions of the Bureau of State Planning and Community Affairs with respect to housing are transferred from the Dept. of Human Resources to the Bureau of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1543. By: Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th, Harden of the 154th, Gammage of the 17th, Fraser of the 139th, Dover of the llth, Peters of the 2nd, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act implement ing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 and creating the State Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board so as to state the legislative intent of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 556-1543. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the establishment of a Subsequent Injury Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund to be funded by monies derived from assessments levied against workmen's compensation insurance carriers and self-insurers in this State and from other sources; to provide for thustees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 1544. By: Representatives Egan of the 25th, Walker of the 115th, Lane of the 81st, Triplett of the 128th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the investment or reinvestment from time to time of the proceeds of bonds issued by any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision of this State; to define the securi ties in which such funds may be invested or reinvested"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

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HR 565-1544. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION to create the Hartsfield International Airport Advisory Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 566-1544. By: Representative Brown of the 34th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the consolidation of the government of the largest city with the government of the county and for the merger of school systems in counties having a population of 500,000 or more; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 567-1544. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, and Triplett of the 128th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corporation, domesticated in Georgia, certain State-owned or claimed property situate in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.

HB 1545. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Sams of the 90th, Karrh of the 106th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-10, relating to distribution, advancements, and year's support, as amended, so as to provide the manner in which parties are identified on applications for year's support; to provide for orders for year's support awarding interests in real property and the contents, recording, filing, fees, and return thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 568-1545. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Sams of the 90th, Linder of the 44th, Irvin of the 23rd, Larsen of the 27th, Burton of the 47th, and Egan of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a procedure for the recall of elected officials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 569-1545. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A RESOLUTION compensating Roy Davis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate

were read the second time:

HB 1489

HB 1497

HB 1490

HB 1498

HB 1491

HR 541-1498

HB 1492

HR 542-1498

HB 1493

HR 543-1498

HB 1494

HR 544-1498

HB 1495

HB 1499

HB 1496

HB 1500

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HB 1501 HB 1502 HB 1503 HB 1512 HB 1513 HB 1514 HB 1515 HB 1516 HB 1517 HB 1518 HR 548-1518

HR 549-1518 HR 550-1518 HR 551-1518 HB 1519 HB 1520 HB 1521 SB 350 SB 408 SB 421 SR 259 SB 466

Mr. Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Bank ing, 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 1301 Do Pass. HB 1304 Do Pass. HB 1316 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

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 same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 757 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1337 Do Pass. HB 1436 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 53 Do Pass. HB 1229 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1317 Do Pass, by Substitute.

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HB 1320 Do Pass, as Amended. SB 264 Do Pass, as Amended. SB 144 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1399 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, sub mitted 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 follow ing recommendations:
HB 1040 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th Chairman

Mr. 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 consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 164

Do Pass.

HB 659

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1048

Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 503-1340 Do Pass.

HR 534-1441 Do Pass.

HR 540-1479 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Mr. Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submit ted 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 1395 Do Pass. HB 1394 Do Pass. HB 1389 Do Pass. HB 1388 Do Pass.

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HB 1387 Do Pass. HB 1138 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st 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 following Resolu tions of the House and Senate:

SR 288. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd and many, many others: A RESOLUTION welcoming James David "Dave" Bristol; and for other purposes.

HR 478. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A RESOLUTION designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes.

HR 553. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION rela tive to adjournment; and for other purposes.

SR 253. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may define the prac tice of law for the purpose of the qualifications for the office of District Attor ney; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

SR 254. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to establish, by general law, minimum qualifications for judges of the probate courts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:
SB 304. By: Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Lester of the 23rd Dean of the 31st and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1902, relating to armed robbery, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to such offense; to provide for cases in which serious bodily injury is inflicted on a person; and for other purposes.

SB 405. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide for a right of cancellation with respect to sales of physical culture, physical fitness or body improvement courses or services; and for other purposes.

SB 427. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 24-29, relating to the office of district attorney, so as to permit, under certain conditions, the inclusion of time spent as legal assistant to a district attorney, as time spent while duly admitted and licensed to practice law; and for other purposes.

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SB 430. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled the "Youthful Offender Act", so as to authorize the Board of Correc tions to petition the sentencing court requesting that certain offenders be reas signed to the Youthful Offender Division; and for other purposes.

SB 434. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54th, Timmons of the llth, Young of the 13th, Carter of the 14th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Biologicals Permit Act of 1966" approved March 10, 1966, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to withhold from sale biologicals he deems hazardous when administered by other than accredited licensed veterinarians or persons approved by the State Veterinar ian; and for other purposes.

SB 440. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2511.1, relating to review of sentences, so as to change the sentences which are subject to review by the panel of superior court judges; and for other purposes.

SB 459. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th, Garrard of the 37th, Hudson of the 35th, Young of the 13th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to quarantine or detain animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of bearing or containing residue of substances that would cause the animal's resultant meat or the product to be unfit for human consumption and to authorize the Commissioner to destroy such unfit matter; and for other purposes.

SB 460. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, Turner of the 8th, Kennedy of the 4th, McDuffie of the 19th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Department of Agriculture Registration, License and Permit Act," so as to provide that all license registration and permit certificates published by the Dept. of Agriculture shall, upon issuance, be permanent emidence of the pertinent license, registration and permit and to preclude the necessity of republication and reissuance of certificates for periodically renewable licenses, registrations and permits and for other pur poses.

HB 163. By: Representatives 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 orga nizations be licensed by the State Director of Civil Defense; and for other pur poses.

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 105 By: Representative Greer of the 43rd A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-6, relat ing 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.

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

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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Under, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. N Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 68, nays 57.

The motion prevailed and HB 105 was reconsidered.

Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Representative Wall of the 61st moved that the following Bill of the House be with drawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1516. By: Representative Holmes of the 39th: 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; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.

Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.

N Felton, D. Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb

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N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.

Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.

Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 53, nays 81.

The motion was lost, and the House refused to withdraw and recommit HB 1516.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third 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 cer tain 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.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State of Republic moves to amend HB 903 as follows:
By deleting in its entirety line 5 of page 2, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "(6) that he is eligible to hold such office; (7) that he has never been convicted and sentenced in any court of competent jurisdiction for fraudulent violation of primary or election laws, malfeasance in office, felony or crime involving moral turpitude, under the laws of this State, or any other State or of the United States; and (8)".
And, by deleting in its entirety line 29 of page 3, and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "(6) that he is eligible to hold such office; (7) that he has never been convicted and sentenced in any court of competent jurisdiction for fraudulent violation of primary or election laws, malfeasance in office, felony or crime involving moral turpitude, under the laws of this State, or any other State or of the United States; and (8)".

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:

Y Adams, G.D., Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat

Y Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.

Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A.

Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrel), B.

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595

Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Chiiders, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H., Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. YHays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben

Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.

Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips. W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 130, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority amended.

passed, as

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon.

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1227 was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. B. 1227

The Conference Committee on H. B. 1227 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to H. B. 1227 be adopted.

FOR THE SENATE:
1st Paul C. Broun Senator, 46th District
/s/ Al Holloway Senator, 12th District
/s/ John R. Riley Senator, 1st District

Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES:
Is/ Joe Frank Harris Representative, 8th District
/s/ Marcus Collins Representative, 144th District
Is/ Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. Representative, 57th District

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A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; 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 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), is hereby amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $1,745,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $1,688,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and by striking the follow ing:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH"
and Sections 1 through 52, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 7,509,061 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 7,334,061 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,334,061 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,334,061
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 175,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 7,334,061 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 175,000
For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, offi cials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representa tives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legis lative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for member ship in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legis lative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, fur nishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legis lative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.

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The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs 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. Budget Unit: Department of Audits .................................................................$ 2,366,273 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 2,026,273 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,026,273 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,026,273
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,026,273 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$ 340,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ............................................................................$ 1,077,000
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. 478-481.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts...........................................................................$ 7,274,603
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 author ized 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, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be author ized 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 1975 session of the General Assembly.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals..........................................................................! 1,223,266
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 position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court .........................................................................................................$ 171,620
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...................................................................................$ 64,500
For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission.
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission...........................................................................................................$ 10,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ..........................................................................................................$ 7,425
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services ................................................................................$ 18,845,458

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.................................................................................................$ 1,017,918

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 223,000

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 2,812,753

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,293,671

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,293,671

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 513,180

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,549

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 576,529

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 572,029

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 331,836

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 29,503

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 7,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,750

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,643,656

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,017,745

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,017,745

Total Positions Budgeted

24

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 224,175

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 12,471

Travel...................................................................................................................? 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................?-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................? 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,156,780

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,417,426

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,385,026

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 684,130

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 85,118

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................?-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 18,836

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 794,084

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 794,084

Total Positions Budgeted

53

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6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 81,385

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,860

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 900

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 88,145

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 88,145

Total Positions Budgeted

7

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................,......................? 119,835

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 187,653

Travel.,...................................................................................................................? 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................?-0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................,......? -0-

Per Diem and Fees .......................................,........................................,..................? 900

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 10,000

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted........................,..............................................................? 319,888

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 155,479

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 8,265,181

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,922,521

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..................................................................................................................,.? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 38,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 67,963

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................? 1,060,000

Computer Charges....................................................,........................................? 150,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................? 7,794,381

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................,............................? 19,323,546

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,370,000

Total Positions Budgeted

650

9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................,...............? 190,899 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 393,396 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................,..................................................................? 155,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 15,500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-
Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 1,800

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 759,095

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 14,500

Total Positions Budgeted

19

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,262,556

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 316,311

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 10,617

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,001

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 35,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 40,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 12,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 14,415,485

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

104

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 849,570

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 969,549

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 41,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 94,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 5,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,966,119

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 87,718

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 515,021

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 1,275

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$2,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................,.......................! 616,514

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................:'./; ..............................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

v C -N

9

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 61,065

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 28,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,705

Computer Charges .......................,.............................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 109,270

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 109,270

Total Positions Budgeted

4

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 40,748

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,150

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 57,859

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 45,509

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,712,278 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$4,517,063 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,567 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 168,787 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 220,713 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,091,180 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,855,956 Other Contractual Expense...............................................................................$ -0Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 7,794,381 Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,156,780 Direct Payments to Authority forOperations.................................................................................................$ 1,017,918 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 223,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 240,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,812,753 Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 12,700,000

Section 11. Department of Agriculture.
Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture.....................................................................................................$ 15,062,369 1. Plant Industry Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,071,403 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 154,340 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 32,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,400 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 22,520 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,400 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$ 1,165,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,560,563

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,278,586

Total Positions Budgeted

181

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$623,983

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 86,182

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................? 7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 9,575

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 8,788

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................?-0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract.............................................................................................................? 208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract.............................................................................................................? 322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract..............................................,.........................? 477,675

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................? 475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology.......................................................................? 181,420

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

NewCastle Disease...........................................................................................? 120,625

Indemnities........................................................................................................? 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,655,248

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,647,248

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,080,554

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 217,204

Travel...................................................................................................................? 33,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................? 10,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,700

Computer Charges.,...................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 94,100

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................? 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,432,258

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,209,828

Total Positions Budgeted

98

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,291,756 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 67,685 Travel.................................................................................................................? 161,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................? 40,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,750 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,175 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,766

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,766

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 699,062

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 77,486

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,100

Equipment Purchases ................................................................. .........,...............$ 2,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 930,104

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 913,104

Total Positions Budgeted

50

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services........................."......................................................................$ 121,039

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 273,676

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 300,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,800

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 700,015

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 700,015

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 650,404

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 94,905

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,100

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 821,609

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 821,609

Total Positions Budgeted

60

8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 531,032 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,279 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 603,611

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 603,611

Total Positions Budgeted

39

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,282,881

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,852

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 113,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 49,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,519,833

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,341,833

Total Positions Budgeted

104

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,704,440

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 42,709

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 135,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 540

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 32,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,954,489

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 794,489

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$ 185,280 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,280

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,056,554 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,124,318 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 671,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 138,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 385,525 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 56,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 115,156 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 126,100 Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$ 1,165,000 Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract .............."...................'...........................................................................$ 208,000

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Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract .............................................................................................................$ 322,000 Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675 Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000 Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology .......................................................................$ 181,420 Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625 Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000 Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$ 35,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 945,000 Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................! 185,280
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $35,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

Section 12. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance......................................................................................................$ 1,602,775

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 309,318

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 62,727

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 20,843

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 9,919

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 422,807

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 422,807

Total Positions Budgeted

20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 934,326

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,400

Travel.................................................................................................................! 229,285

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 6,957

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,179,968

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,179,968

Total Positions Budgeted

62

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,243,644 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 72,127
Travel.................................................................................................................! 234,285

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

607

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-
PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,919 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 13. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development..............................................................................................$ 13,525,473.46

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 243,266

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 17,099

Travel...................................................................................................................! 35,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................! 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense...............................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 299,865

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 299,865

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 217,245

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 48,793

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,240

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 32,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,465

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 321,543

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 272,543

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 600,878

Regular Operating Expenses............................................,...............................! 288,511

Travel...................................................................................................................! 27,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases .....................................,.....................................................$ 3,100

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 50,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................! 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,049,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,049,019

Total Positions Budgeted

70

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4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 466,530

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 296,561

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,450

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,934

Computer Charges.................................................. ..............................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Promotional Parade Floats.................................................................................$ 28,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations .........................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,010,775

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 953,824

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 107,217

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,966

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 400

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 131,950

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 326,436

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 326,436

Total Positions Budgeted

7

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 723,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,750

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 723,750

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget:

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund .........................................................................................^ 4J21615E>a46

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................$ 7,006,558.46

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................$ 7,006,558.46

Total Posititons Budgeted

0

8. World Congress Center: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 2,893,478 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,893,478 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,893,478

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................$ 1,635,136.00 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 704,930.00 Travel............................................................................................................$ 109,853.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ......................................................................................................$ 5,000.00

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Publications and Printing..............................................................................$ 35,800.00 Equipment Purchases ......................................................................................$ 6,540.00 Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 232,684.00 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 24,465.00 Other Contractual Expense.................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ -0Local Welcome Center Contracts ..................................................................$ 75,230.00 Advertising...................................................................................................$ 723,750.00 Promotional Parade Floats ............................................................................$ 28,000.00 Authority Lease Rentals...........................................................................$ 2,790,000.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .................................................................$ 7,110.036.46 Direct Payments for World
Congress Center Operations ....................................................................$ 150,000.00
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,216,558.46 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing repairs and construction, purchasing equipment and land acquisition by the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not to exceed $52,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs....................................................................$ 2,563,892

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services ..................................................................................................$ 53,584

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 2,916

Per Diem and Fees.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 207,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 269,500

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 269,500

Total Positions Budgeted

3

2. Area Development:

Personal Services ................................................................................................$ 172,481

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 13,852

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 4,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 1,475

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 32,542

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions............................................................................$ 1,161,100

HUD 701 Planning Grants..............................................................................$ 1,466,366

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 2,854,566

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 1,225,917

Total Positions Budgeted

11

3. Local Development: Personal Services ................................................................................................$ 217,159 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 26,081

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Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 16,628

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 6,412

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................? 6,906

Per Diem and Fees..................................................................................................! 1,350

Computer Charges.....'..................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................i| ^

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 274,536

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$56,000

Total Positions Budgeted

17

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 506,215

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 70,910

Travel...................................................................................................................! 17,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,750

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 16,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 620,475

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 62,048

Total Positions Budgeted

35

5. Crime Statistics Center Data

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 66,011

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,313

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,972

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,760

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,674

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,156

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 105,886

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

4

6. Georgia Organized Crime

Prevention Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 34,270

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,910

Travel........................................................................................................................! 700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 750

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 1,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 43,330

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,333

Total Positions Budgeted

2

7. Impact Cities: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 25,102 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 237

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

611

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................... $ -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................. $ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.. .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................................................. ......i|> ^

Total Funds Budgeted................................... ........................................................$ 25,393

State Funds Budgeted .................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1

8. Juvenile Justice Program:

Personal Services ..................................................................................................$ 32,698

Regular Operating Expenses.................................................................................. $ 2,914

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,111

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ 250

Equipment Purchases. ............................................................................................$ 1,425

Per Diem and Fees..................................................................................................$ 3,600

Computer Charges. ......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .................................................. ......................................^ &

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 41,998

State Funds Budgeted .................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

3

9. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Impact Cities............................................................................................$ 194,267

LEAA Action--Local .....................................................................................$ 14,590,320

LEAA Action--State........................................................................................$ 9,595,254

LEAA State Buy-In..........................................................................................$ 1,600,801

LEAA Discretionary ...........................................................................................$ 862,963

LEAA Planning...................................................................................................$ 830,319

Total Funds Budgeted............................................ ........................................$ 27,673,924

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 946,094

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services .............................................................................................$ 1,107,520 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 131,217 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 47,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0Publicatons and Printing......................................................................................! 27,922 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 13,722 Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 58,866 Computer Charges ................................................................................................$ 14,156 Other Contractual Expenses.......................................................................... ....$ 207,000 Grants to Area Planning and Development Commissions. ...........................................................................$ 1,161,100 HUD 701 Planning Grants..............................................................................$ 1,466,366 LEAA Action Local........................................................................................$ 14,590,320 LEAA Action State..........................................................................................$ 9,595,254 LEAA State Buy-In..........................................................................................$ 1,600,801 LEAA Discretionary ...........................................................................................$ 862,963 LEAA Planning...................................................................................................? 830,319 LEAA Impact Cities.............................................................................. ..............$ 194,267

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Develop ment, including advertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions. For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission

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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.............................................................................................................$3,126,567

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 288,934

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 60,355

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,200

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$377,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 377,789

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 495,114

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 595,014

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 595,014

Total Positions Budgeted

40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$207,801

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 22,636

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 50,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases ................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem and Fees .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$297,437

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 297,437

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement
Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 347,459 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,600 Travel.. .................................................................................................................$ 14,500

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613

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 12,600

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 416,859

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 416,859

Total Positions Budgeted

32

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,082,897

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 88,721

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 125,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 151,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,950

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,470,468

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,439,468

Total Positions Budgeted

97

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,422,205 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,812 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 175,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 214,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 59,800 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,650 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,900 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................! 6,000

Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense...............................................................$ 1,567,788 1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 535,023 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,200 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant................'....................................................................................................$ 15,500 Civil Air Patrol Contract ....................................................................................$ 19,000

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 899,723

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$899,723

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 451,358

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,033

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 542,191

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 295,880

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 57,800

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 101,007

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 5,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,807

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 166,807

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 147,740

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,371

Travel...................................................................................................................! 18,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 7,900

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,576

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 210,587

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,143,707 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 145,599 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

615

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,293,806

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 205,378

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,335,628 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 422,210 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,700 Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................$ 9,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 24,576 National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 198,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant....................................................................................................................$ 15,500 Civil Air Patrol Contract....................................................................................$ 19,000

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $19,000 is designated and commit ted for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Department of Defense in the accomplishment of its Civil Defense functions.

Section 16. State Board of Education Department of Education.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Education ......................................................$ 639,370,039 1. General Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 795,226 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,292 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 47,762 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$49,686 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 49,287 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense .............................................................................$ 170,500 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)<2)).......................................................................................... ....$298,269,272 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a)).................................................................................$ 11,457,288 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a))...................................................................................................$ 39,861,977 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)............................................................................................................$ 450,717 Maintenance 3nd Operation (Sec. 15).......................................................................................................$ 47,777,511 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16).........................................................................................................$ 2,559,510 Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 510,143 Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................$ 57,760 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$ 31,462,911

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Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 375,000

Cooperative Educational Service

Agencies........................................................................................................$ 2,502,000

Superintendents' Salaries..............................................................................$ 2,942,055

Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750

Education of Children of Low

Income Families (Migratory)..........................................................................$ 712,212

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 450,390,059

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 448,977,672

Total Positions Budgeted

40

2. Pre-School Education:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 108,190

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,718

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,986

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 250

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

APEG Grant:

Selective Pre-School

Development.................................................................................................$ 5,933,012

Non-APEG Grant:

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families ........................................................................................$ 13,950

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,083,306

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,068,173

Total Positions Budgeted

7

3. Regular Vocational Education Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,743,576

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 120,290

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 145,707

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................:.....$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,710

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,351

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,700

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 137,778

Grants:

High School Program...................................................................................$ 12,921,620

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 1,700,433

Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810

Adult Education .............................................................................................$ 2,492,196

Area Vocational Technical

Schools.........................................................................................................$ 27,697,934

Area Vocational Technical

Schools--Construction ....................................................................................$ 225,000

Manpower Development and

Training.............................................................................................................$ 30,000

Comprehensive Employment and

Training........................................................................................................$ 4,659,049

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 53,074,154

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,445,600

Total Positions Budgeted

105

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

617

4. Special Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 405,989

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 40,969

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 36,406

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,335

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,125

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,632

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 5) .......................................................................................$ 36,297,761

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec.15)..........................................................................................................$ 5,997,233

Sick and Personal

LeavelSec. 16)..................................................................................................$ 321,280

Travel-Special (Sec. 17).......................................................................................$ 73,278

Special Education Leadership

Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))..................................................................................$ 283,219

Pupil Transportation

(Sec. 25).........................................................................................................$ 1,965,571

Non-APEG Grants:

Instructional Services for

the Handicapped...........................................................................................$ 2,424,524

Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education of

Handicapped Children ....................................................................................$ 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ..............................................................................$ 300,000

Tuition for the

Multi-handicapped ..........................................................................................$ 522,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 3,268,876

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 57,151,425

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 54,378,329

Total Positions Budgeted

27

5. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 316,439

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,978

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,093

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 306

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families ...................................................................................$ 46,821,203

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 47,190,519

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 45,511

Total Positions Budeted

23

6. Instructional Materials Budget: Personal Services....................................................-.-...-.-...-..-...-.-...-.......? 111,669

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,337

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 6,384

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,998

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$23,656

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Instructional Materials

and Media (Sec. 13) ......................................................................................$ 9,986,738

Non-APEG Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials............................................................................................$ 1,815,832

Strengthening Instruction in

Critical Subjects ..............................................................................................$ 802,676

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,804,290

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,046,747

Total Positions Budgeted

9

7. Educational Media Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,167,104

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,458,011

Travel...................................................................................................................$58,649

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 136,192

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$57,672

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 135,267

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 51,154

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$300,000

Grants:

Summer Library Supervisory

Program .............................................................................................................$ 62,830

Educational Television........................................................................................$ 56,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,816,269

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,119,269

Total Positions Budgeted

178

8. Student Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 241,387 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$22,982 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,240 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,100 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 819 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 9,790 Grants: Psychological Services.........................................................................................$ 48,000 Guidance, Counselling and
Testing.............................................................................................................$200,000

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

619

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 540,318

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$501,736

Total Positions Budgeted

15

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 686,762

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 66,777

Travel...................................................................................................................$53,656

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,145

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,075

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 29,232,401

Non-APEG Grant:

School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 78,525,798

Grants to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................$ 1,400,000

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..................................................................................................$ 4,576,000

Direct Grants to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes .............................................................................$ 634,243

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 141,989,114

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 72,002,330

Total Positions Budgeted

42

10. Statewide Leadership Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 560,330

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 36,979

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 46,091

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,375

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-Q-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 648,175

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 600,412

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Financial Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 255,725 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,240 Travel...................................................................................................................! 21,866 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,328 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 948 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 313,107

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 217,201

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 757,699

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,837

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,735

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,074

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,758

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 669,114

Grants:

Supervising Teachers........................................................................................$ 145,000

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services....................................................................................$ 2,504,951

Staff Development.............................................................................................$ 490,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,672,368

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,890,379

Total Positions Budgeted

57

13. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 571,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 253,789

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,007

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 9,671

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,146

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................! 600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians..........................................................................................! 2,458,976

Public Library Materials ..............................................................................$ 1,845,868

Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................! 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operations................................................................................................! 848,922

Teacher Retirement...........................................................................................! 209,064

Public Library Construction......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,375,015

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,115,014

Total Positions Budgeted

52

14. Staff Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,520,284 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 268,185 Travel...................................................................................................................! 34,837 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 62,880 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 13,095 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,107

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

621

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 555,585

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,853

Grants:

Supplementary Education Centers

and Services.....................................................................................................$ 240,489

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,716,315

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 340,000

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 783,526

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,592,789

Total Positions Budgeted

105

15. State Board and State

Superintendent Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 216,811

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,591

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,267

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 111,508

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 455,177

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 271,574

Total Positions Budgeted

11

16. Surplus Property Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 392,409

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 152,531

Travel...................................................................................................................? 16,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 12,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 575,440

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

37

17. U.S.D.A. Food Distribution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 118,867

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 9,392

Travel...................................................................................................................? 15,504

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 750

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 144,513

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 97,303

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................,.............................................? 10,970,439

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Regular OperatingExpenses.........................................................................$2,G84,898 Travel .................................................................................................................$ 579,269 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$389,416 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 144,273 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 286,770 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 555,585 Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................$ 1,169,697 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional
Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and 10(a)(2))..............................................................................................$ 298,269,272 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) .......................................................................................$ 36,297,761 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a)).................................................................................$ 11,457,288 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a))...................................................................................................$ 39,861,977 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c)(2))..................................................................................$ 283,219 Instructional Materials and Media (Sec. 13)..............................................................................................$ 9,986,738 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)............................................................................................................$ 450,717 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15).......................................................................................................$ 53,774,744 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16).........................................................................................................$ 2,880,790 Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 510,143 Travel - Special (Sec.l7)......................................................................................$ 73,278 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................$ 31,197,972 Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................$ 57,760 Selective Pre-School Development.................................................................................................$ 5,933,012 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$36,641,284 Driver Education...............................................................................................! 375,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies...........................................................................................$ 2,502,000 Superintendent's Salaries..............................................................................$2,942,055 Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,750 Education of Children from Low-Income Families.................................................................................$ 47,547,365 High School Program...................................................................................$ 12,921,620 Teacher Training and Research ....................................................................$ 1,159,810 Adult Education.............................................................................................! 2,492,196 Area Vocational-Technical Schools.........................................................................................................$ 27,697,934
Area Vocational-Technical Schools-Construction.......................................................................................! 225,000
Manpower Development and Training.............................................................................................................$ 30,000 Comprehensive Employment and Training.................................................................................................! 4,659,049
Instructional Services for the Handicapped.................................................................................................$ 2,424,524

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

623

Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ....................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ..............................................................................$ 300,000 Tuition for the MultiHandicapped ....................................................................................................$ 522,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 5,092,773 Strengthening Instruction in Critical Subjects ..............................................................................................$ 802,676 School Library Resources and Other Materials............................................................................................$ 1,815,832 Summer Library Supervisory Program.............................................................................................................$ 62,830 Educational Television........................................................................................! 56,186 Psychological Services.........................................................................................$ 48,000
Guidance, Counselling and Testing.............................................................................................................$ 200,000 School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 78,525,798 Supervising Teachers........................................................................................$ 145,000 Supplementary Education Centers and Services....................................................................................$ 2,745,440 Staff Development.............................................................................................! 490,000
Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians.....................................................................................................! 2,458,976
Public Library Materials ...............................................................................$ 1,845,868 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance
and Operations................................................................................................! 848,922 Public Library Construction......................................................................................! -0-
Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes................................................................................! 1,400,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 333,204
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..................................................................................................! 4,576,000 Grants to School Systems for A. L. R. payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools)........................................................................................................! 26,789,757 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................! 634,243 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 300,000
B. Budget Unit: Institutions.................................................................................! 8,318,623 1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,320,067 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 395,329 Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,975 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,275 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 67,089 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................! 54,750

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,856,485

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,256,503

Total Positions Budgeted

98

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,132,541

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 292,356

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...................................................................................................................^ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 97,645

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,154

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 50,000

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,644,761

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,097,773

Total Positions Budgeted

89

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,324,832

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 249,675

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,390

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,402

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,100

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 16,222

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,633,121

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,368,906

Total Positions Budgeted

150

4. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,414,450

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 534,131

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,650

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 199,165

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,204,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,875,858

Total Positions Budgeted

282

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 758,950

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

625

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,052

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,640

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 68,994

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 89,400

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,116,036

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,040,291

Total Positions Budgeted

70

6. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 766,876

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 145,204

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,560

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,850

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 934,890

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 679,292

Total Positions Budgeted

54

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,717,716 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,808,747 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,865 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 4,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,025 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 298,630 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,754 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,622 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 249,165 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.
Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System appli cable 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 stu dents in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based on a parity formula for remedial purposes only.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development,
funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are age five by December

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31, as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and perception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the aca demic readiness as a criterion for admission.
Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding year's first grade ADA.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instruc tional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students in aver age daily membership. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $10,155 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and oper ation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving additional students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning additional instructional units.
Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.
Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.
Provided, that from the appropriation of $346,332 above for Criterion-Referenced Test ing for Students, Criterion-Referenced Testing for Teachers and for Competency-Based Certification Development, the State Board of Education is authorized to utilize these funds interchangeably to accomplish the development of all or any portion of the above mentioned activities.
Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 7, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of funding regular (general education) classroom teachers in grades where earned.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is desig nated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,926,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con sist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issu ance of not to exceed $22,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above $22,150,000 for school construction an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of construction and equipping comprehensive high schools. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $1,400,000 is specifically appropriated for Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Area Vocational-Technical
Schools--Construction Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed for architectural and
engineering planning for the Area Vocational-Technical School authorized in Chatham
County.

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Provided, that in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchange ably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to High School Grants, $250,000 is designated and committed for new equipment and repairing existing equipment in food processing centers; provided, further, that the State shall provide no more than 50% of the repair and equipment cost at any center; provided, further, that the maximum amounts of State funds allocated per center shall be $20,000 for new equipment and $3,000 for repairs.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Grants for the Severely Emotion ally Disturbed, $1,014,485 is designated and committed to establish four Severely Emo tionally Disturbed Centers in Dougherty, Spalding, Bulloch, and Fulton Counties.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System..........................................................................................................................$-0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$536,877

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................. ... . .......$ 37,763

Travel................................................................................................. ,. . .........$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............................................. . ..............$ -0-

Publications and Printing.............................................................. , ......$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases .................................................................. .

........$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees .................................................................... .

......$ 65,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................

...$ 125,000

Other Contractual Expense......................................................

..$53,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................... .

. . .$838,140

State Funds Budgeted................................................................. .

.............$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................

..$ 536,877

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................... .

.....$ 37,763

Travel......................................................................................... ..

........$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.................................................................................... ...

..............$ -0-

Publications and Printing.............................................................

.......$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ......................................................................

..........$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ........................................................................

.........$ 65,000

Computer Charges.........................................................................

.......$ 125,000

Other Contractual Expense............................................................. .... .............$ 53,000

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ..................................................................$ 8,964,084 1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 382,378 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 279,080 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 3,600 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 426 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,410 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,053

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 733,294

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 230,083

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,112

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,915

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 84

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 88

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 850

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 150,049

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

3. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,389,534

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,860,398

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,634

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 848,544

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,995

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 117,996

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,660

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 18,431

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,333,192

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,235,840

Total Positions Budgeted

799

4. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 402,823

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,169

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,012

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Pubhcations and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,136

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,855

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$55,294

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .......................................................................................$ 557,789

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 498,161

Total Positions Budgeted

25

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,243,847 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,230,562 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 82,077 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 852,144 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,645 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 143,111 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 52,160 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 83,778

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Personal Services, $55,949 is designated and committed to upgrade the Towerman Series.

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................................................................$ 583,393

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 95,554

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.......................................................................,...........$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 538,170

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 693,957

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 583,393

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 95,554 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,233 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 538,170

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation................................................................................................$7,254,465

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 359,299

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 85,269

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,200

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,646

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 466,564

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,714,822 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 400,136 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 183,069 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 179,366 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,887 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,500 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

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Other Contractual Expense............................................................................,..........$ -0-

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,623,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,315,534

Total Positions Budgeted

169

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,132,595

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 324,816

Travel...................................................................................................................? 19,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 17,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,862

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 103,124

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................? 344

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 91,033

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,693,774

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,430,579

Total Positions Budgeted

80

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,222,390

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 453,922

Travel...................................................................................................................? 11,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................,.................? 151,016

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 31,590

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 2,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,032,001

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 40,584

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,945,003

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,041,788

Total Positions Budgeted

120

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,429,106 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,264,143 Travel.................................................................................................................? 217,569 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 196,866 Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 163,028 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................? 171,101 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 17,344 Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,129,234 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 42,230 Evidence Purchase..............................................................................................? 98,000

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle
Commission.......................................................................................................? 52,029
Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................? 26,239 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 11,180 Travel........................................................................................................................? 500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 3,110 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 10,000

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Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 52,029

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 52,029

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 26,239 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,180 Travel ........................................................................................................................$ 500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,110 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 22. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission .........................................................................$ 250,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$287,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Puhlications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 71,700

Revolving Fund for

Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,518,292

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

44

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,592 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 287,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 71,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 20,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 71,700 Revolving Fund for Construction Planning......................................................................................$ 250,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $48,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Georgia State Financing and Invest ment Commission, up to $10,000 is designated and committed to prepare plans for a Shel tered Workshop in Dougherty County.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation relating to the Revolving Fund for construction planning shall be committed or expended unless specifically authorized

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in an Appropriations Act of the Georgia General Assembly, or approved by a majority of the members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate.

Section 23. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .......................................................................$ 2,782,980
Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 844,380 Mansion Allowance .............................................................................................$ 38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,782,980 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,782,980

Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations........................................................................................... ..$844,380 Mansion Allowance .............................................................................................$ 38,600 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................? -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 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 appropriation shall be increased by the amount incur red 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...................................................................................................? 2,577,233

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 280,691

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 26,819

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,950

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 37,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 5,600

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 153,230

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................? 175,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 690,790

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 677,790

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................? 44,261 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 5,923 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 2,706 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,456 Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................? 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0Art Grants..........................................................................................................? 346,649 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 402,495

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 152,846

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,376

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 14,379

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,250

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,005

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 237,005

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 287,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,148

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 21,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 338,722

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 313,722

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 279,143

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,250

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 296,373

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 246,373

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 501,232

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 23,178

Travel...................................................................................................................! 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 29,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 20,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 599,210

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 365,210

Total Positions Budgeted

30

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7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 329,761

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 90,254

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,830

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,250

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,120

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 62,000

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$507,715

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 297,065

Total Positions Budgeted

49

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 161,213

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$20,933

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 195,346

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 145,346

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$71,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,207

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 525

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 86,732

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$43,425

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 67,007

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,875

Travel.....................................................................................................................$1,269

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$25,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$98,451

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 98,451

Total Positions Budgeted

4

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,335,158 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 231,696 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 78,005 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 47,506 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,575 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 73,920 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 88,100 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 155,730 Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 346,649 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 175,500 Intern Stipends....................................................................................................? 25,000

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities..............................................................................................! 6,800,000
1. Grants to Counties.........................................................................................! 2,600,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,600,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,600,000
2. Grants to Municipalities................................................................................! 4,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,200,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,200,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 2,600,000 Grants to Municipalities................................................................................! 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...........................................................................................! 240,198,027.38

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............-...........................................................................! 7,660,224

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,465,031

Travel.................................................................................................................! 231,926

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 52,266

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 22,623

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 59,759

Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,396,258

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 81,300

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 120,500

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................! 149,223

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 11,239,110

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................! 1,286,300

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 188,350

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 4,635,466

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,128,994

Total Positions Budgeted

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2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 654,636

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,838

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,381

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 11,187

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,974

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 31,823

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 894,839

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 13,910

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$ 363,782

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 517,147

Total Positions Budgeted

34

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,294,389

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 158,931

Travel...................................................................................................................! 26,950

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,900

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................! 200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,506,870

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 73,530

Agency Funds......................................................................................................! 15,502

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,417,838

Total Positions Budgeted

91

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,027,753 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,057,315 Travel.................................................................................................................! 337,114 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 52,093 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 24,170 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 519,054 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 110,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................! 1,007,822 Regional Grants for Prenatal and
Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................! 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................! 3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................! 300,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................! 459,000 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the
Hemophilia Program.........................................................................................! 100,000 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits...........................................................................................! 4,081,228 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 15,260,175 Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 89,300 Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 41,060 Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 6,652,793

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

637

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,477,022

Total Positions Budgeted

372

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,039,150

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 941,473

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 262,981

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 54,711

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,900

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 139,418

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$25,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 268,991

Facilities Construction Grants..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,737,624

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 1,712,894

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,007,080

Total Positions Budgeted

353

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,289,978

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 428,826

Travel.................................................................................................................! 412,458

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,360

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,304

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,004

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................! 312,328

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project.............................................................................................! 97,300

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project................................................................................! 92,800

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 15,844,335

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................! 53,200

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 3,366,539

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 12,424,596

Total Positions Budgeted

357

7. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 957,593 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 80,519 Travel...................................................................................................................! 85,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,800 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 100,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 414,500 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,657,859 Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................! 81,190 Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................! 22,370 Agency Funds....................................................................................................! 452,578

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,101,721

Total Positions Budgeted

55

8. Drug Abuse Prevention and

Abatement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,444,509

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,526

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,497

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 10,644

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,720

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,426,938

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,384,334

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 81,190

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$3,234,624

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,068,520

Total Positions Budgeted

122

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 212,608

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$3,020

Travel...................................................................................................................$16,309

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 140,500

Benefits for Family Living Care ......................................................................$ 975,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded .................................................................... w ....$ 23,434,216

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs......................................................................................$ 2,221,425

Grants for Child Mental Health.......................................................................$ 949,669

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,581,037

Foster Grandparent Program

and Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$1,700,617

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 33,234,901

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 12,670

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 15,297,388

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 17,924,843

Total Positions Budgeted

21

10. Community Social Services and Administration: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,842,215 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 372,966 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 285,756 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 75,605 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$26,624 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 579,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 127,345 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,316,511 Indirect Computer Funds..................................................................................! 201,100

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639

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 55,865

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 3,925,321

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,134,225

Total Positions Budgeted

264

11. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$200,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 28,104,000

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$ 2,673,000

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency

Social Services...................................................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,717,938

Georgia Indigent Legal

Services Contract............................................................................................$ 1,025,412

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 38,850,350

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 33,442,315

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,408,035

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,281,183

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 429,105

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 236,025

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,112

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 12,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 950

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 450

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,966,825

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................! 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 1,571,101

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,313,084

Total Positions Budgeted

341

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................,....! 412,080

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 66,395

Travel...................................................................................................................! 26,074

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,278

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 4,536

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................! 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,476,500

Totel Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,452,341

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................! 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 3,990,941

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 450,160

Total Positions Budgeted

24

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14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 549,147

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,445

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 30,847

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,285

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 225,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 55,995

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,158,919

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 182,680

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 24,855

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 852,174

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 99,210

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,082,708

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,307,671

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 140,037

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 45,588

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,005

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 224,213

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 147,134

Computer Charges ....................,................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 455,150

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,406,506 .

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,560

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 11,942,019

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,381,927

Total Positions Budgeted

698

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,891,642

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 17,104,794

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 529,477

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,715

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 154,238

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 224,824

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 29,923,690

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 25,593,022

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,096,218

Total Positions Budgeted

1,020

17. Medicaid Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................$ 1,318,679.00

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

641

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 434,424.00

Travel..............................................................................................................$ 10,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ..........................................................................................................$

-0-

Publications and Printing..............................................................................$ 43,270.00

Equipment Purchases ......................................................................................$ 1,000.00

Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................................................$ 1,600.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................I 1,920,000.00

Other Contractual Expense ............,............................................................$ 365,269.00

Medicaid Benefits..................................................................................$ 295,381,377.00

Reserve for Prior Year

Medicaid Liability ...................................................................................$ 50,236,376.48

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health.................................................................................$ 1,091,482.00

Payments to Counties for

Child Mental Health ....................................................................................$ 147,500.00

Payments to Counties for

Alcoholism ....................................................................................................$ 354,000.00

Contracts for Hospital Audits......................................................................$ 140,000.00

Contract with Delta Dental

Plan of Georgia.............................................................................................$ 400,000.00

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation.............................................................................$ 980,000.00

Contracts for Nursing

Home and Dental Audits ..........................................................................$ 1,056,006.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................! 353,880,983.48

Indirect Computer Funding......................................................................! 1,542,390.00

Agency Funds ........................................................................................$ 236,616,325.10

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................! 115,722,268.38

Total Positions Budgeted

123

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.............................................................................................! 560,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 530,000

Cuban Refugees Benefits..................................................................................! 100,000

SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................! 2,850,000

AFDC Benefits......................................................................................,....! 128,055,195

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 132,095,195

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................! 535,850

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 95,674,197

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 35,885,148

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! -0Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! -0Travel..........................................................................................................................$ -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.........................................................................................! -0-

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Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 26,878,545

Grants to Counties for

Social Services..............................................................................................$ 22,063,068

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 48,941,613

Agency Funds...............................................................................................! 29,920,113

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 19,021,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,353,609

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 592,320

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 166,592

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,270

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 28,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,157,891

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 1,539,400

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,618,491

Total Positions Budgeted

170

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 58,312,103.00 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................$ 28,081,599.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 2,922,771.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$ 49,700.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................! 363,156.00 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................! 530,820.00 Per Diem and Fees ....................................................................................$ 1,384,222.00 Computer Charges.....................................................................................! 5,025,258.00 Other Contractual Expense....................................................................! 34,367,047.00 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs......................................................................! 150,000.00 Crippled Children Benefits.......................................................................! 3,034,626.00 Kidney Disease Benefits..............................................................................! 300,000.00 Cancer Control Benefits...............................................................................! 459,000.00 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits......................................................................................! 4,081,228.00
Facilities Construction Grants................................................................................................................! -0-
Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 97,300.00 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................! 92,800.00 Grant-In-Aid to Counties..........................................................................! 9,028,977.00
Benefits for Family Living Care...................................................................................................! 975,000.00 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...................................................................................! 23,434,216.00

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

643

Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs.................................................................................$ 2,221,425.00 Grants for Child Mental Health ..............................................................................................$ 949,669.00 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...........................................................................................$ 3,581,037.00 Foster Grandparent Program and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded.....................................................................................$ 1,700,617.00 Work Incentive Benefits ...........................................................................$ 2,673,000.00 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services..............................................................................................$ 130,000.00 Benefits for Child Care.............................................................................$ 6,717,938.00 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts.....................................................................................$ 1,025,412.00 Areawide and Community Grants ...........................................................$ 1,457,178.00 Nutrition Grants .......................................................................................$ 2,476,500.00 Grants for Nephrology Centers ...................................................................$ 185,000.00 MedicaidBenefits..................................................................................$ 295,381,377.00 Reserve for Prior Year Medicaid Liability ...................................................................................$ 50,236,376.48 Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health.................................................................................$ 1,091,482.00 Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health ....................................................................................$ 147,500.00 Payments to Counties for Alcoholism....................................................................................................$ 354,000.00 Cuban Refugees Benefits.............................................................................$ 100,000.00 SSI-Supplement Benefits..........................................................................$ 2,850,000.00 AFDC Benefits......................................................................................$ 128,055,195.00 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants.....................................................................................$ 26,878,545.00 Grants to Counties for Social Services....................................................................................................$22,063,068.00 Capital Outlay..............................................................................................! 120,500.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund................................................................................................$ 149,223.00 Contracts for Hospital Audits......................................................................$ 140,000.00 Contract with Delta Dental Plan of Georgia.............................................................................................! 400,000.00 Contract with Georgia Medical Care Foundation.............................................................................$ 980,000.00 Contracts for Nursing Home and Dental Audits ..........................................................................$ 1,056,006.00 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program....................................................................................! 100,000.00
Provided, that of the above appropriation, !100,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of clotting factor for the Hemophilia Program and for no other purpose.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $25,000 is designated and committed to estab lish a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and $50,845 is designated and committed to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta.
Provided further the Department is authorized to utilize funds from other activities

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for the purpose of providing no more than 60 Homemakers and no more than 20 child abuse caseworkers.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Medicaid Benefits shall be used to fund any increase in rates for providers of service, unless approved in advance by appropriate subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, said subcommittees to be so designated by the respective Chairmen of said Appropriations Committees.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to departmental operations, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay AFDC benefits to the extent that the net average monthly payment per individual exceeds $32.00 on a quarterly average basis.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12-'/2% matching for Day Care Centers in the Appalachian Region.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to the Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Budget $234,425 is designated and committed for the Factories for the Blind in Bainbridge, Atlanta, and Griffin.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs.
Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health - Local Services Budget not less than $100,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Retarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy program.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Sheltered Workshop in Dougherty County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission.
Provided that the Grants for Social Services authorized in HB-1EX of the 1975 Extraor dinary Session will not be diminished in counties where AFDC rolls are increasing since September of 1975.
Provided that no State funds shall be used for advertising the Food Stamp program or other welfare programs unless failure to so apply State funds would cause the loss of Federal funds for programs other than advertising.
Provided that the Departmental contract with Georgia Indigent Legal Services, Inc., shall be terminated by June 30, 1976. Provided further that no more than $250,000 in State funds shall be applied toward any contracts with Georgia Indigent Legal Services, Inc., in Fiscal Year 1976.
B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions ..............................................................................................$ 127,317,681
1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,697,611 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 919,269 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,840 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 5,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 105,360 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 387,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases ..........................................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,267,580

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

645

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,792,580

Total Positions Budgeted

497

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,885,235

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,445,350

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,994

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,517

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,684

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,049

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 13,867

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,054,696

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,380,915

Total Positions Budgeted

637

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,565,018

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 833,392

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,723

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,612

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 67,790

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 69,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 500,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases........................................................................................,.................!-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,120,535

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,621,239

Total Positions Budgeted

524

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,038,808

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 773,379

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,778

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 14,249

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 9,166

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 65,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 646,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,565,280

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,395,280

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,762,033

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,119,882

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,718

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 31,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 75,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,400

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 853,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,007,033

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,338,285

Total Positions Budgeted

712

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 13,271,753

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,835,710

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,453

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,684

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,702

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 60,726

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 44,176

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 71,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 136,483

Capital Outlay.............*..............................................................................................?-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 16,572,687

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 11,940,462

Total Positions Budgeted

1,506

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 7,357,762

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,485,708

Travel...................................................................................................................? 34,476

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 11,565

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,365

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 60,694

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 42,846

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 10,075

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................? 67,952

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,142,443

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,825,115

Total Positions Budgeted

818

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 9,839,838 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,993,247 Travel...................................................................................................................? 22,610 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 4,386 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,634
Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 43,917

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

647

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 107,100

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,084,720

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 263,213

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,176,665

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,410,038

Total Positions Budgeted

1,051

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,414,763

Regular Operating Expenses.................,.......................................................$ 1,532,285

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,425

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,870

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,347

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,289

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$60,810

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 417,825

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 450,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,986,614

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,277,893

Total Positions Budgeted

681

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 42,003,691

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 9,192,682

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,826

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 1,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 322

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 95,549

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,457

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 354,351

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 87,105

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 183,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases .................................................................................................$ 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$54,027,983

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 43,821,780

Total Positions Budgeted

4,701

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,936,383 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,337,841 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,124 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,200 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 29,200 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$8,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,375 Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 53,500 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,393,673

648

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,218,627

Total Positions Budgeted

636

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,186,272

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 673,785

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,348

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 15,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,358

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers...............................................................................................................$ 369,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,335,663

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,295,467

Total Positions Budgeted

286

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services........................................................................................$ 112,959,167 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 24,142,530 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 243,257 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$46,749 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 27,352 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 370,729 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 601,883 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,025,310 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 1,902,210 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 484,665 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 from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $183,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing a school for special education at Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,104,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $263,213 is desig nated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at the Georgia Retardation Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for Fire Safety renovations at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.
Provided, that the Department of Human Resources is hereby directed to proceed with the preparation of plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Muscogee County, such plans to be paid for by funds appropriated to the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

Section 26. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division .......................................................................$ 457,121
Inspection Division Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

649

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321

Travel...................................................................................................................! 60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 457,121

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 457,121

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 369,800 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,321 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................................$ 3.315.441

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 14,223,661

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 3,669,390

Travel.................................................................................................................! 450,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 250,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 150,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 394,375

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 19,142,426

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 329,025

Total Positions Budgeted

1,140

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,342,814

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 6,591,770

Travel.................................................................................................................! 614,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 254,200

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 203,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 9,608

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA)............................................................! 20,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..................................................................................$ 20,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 51,015,392

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

326

650

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 756,038

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 44,736

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,433

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,516

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 852,123

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 845,623

Total Positions Budgeted

58

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,500,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,500,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,853,664

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 405,373

Travel.................................................................................................................! 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 17,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense...........................................................................! 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 6,842,013

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$640,793

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services..........................................................................................! 21,176,177 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................! 10,711,269 Travel..............................................................................................................! 1,190,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................,...........................................................! 505,200 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 371,700 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 18,608 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense(CETA)............................................................! 20,000,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................! 2,926,799 W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................! 951,768 Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................! 20,000,000

Section 27. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law.....................................................................$ 2,096,313 Attorney General's Office Budget: Regular Personal Services.............................................................................! 1,755,462 Library Personal Services.................................................................................! 105,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 179,116

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

651

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 24,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................I 2,155

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,194,819

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,096,313

Total Regular Positions Budgeted

89

Total Library Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,860,462 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 179,116 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 60,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,200 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,155 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,106 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys 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 Govern ment, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appro priated 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

Administration

Agency Assessments ...................................................................................$ 2,094,564

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 396,531

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,990

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,640

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 136,494

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 615,355

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 609,587

Total Positions Budgeted

33

2. Classification and Compensation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 293,500 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,750 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,500

652

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases :..........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 50,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 386,950

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 386,950

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 226,008

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,125

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges...............................................................................................$ 61,926

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 307,259

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 301,491

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 190,775

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,200

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 4,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,250

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 238,475

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 207,355

Total Positions Budgeted

14

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 182,169

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 19,190

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 1,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 560

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 17,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 15,600

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 395,000

Health Insurance Premiums

and Claim Payments....................................................................................$ 23,175,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 23,808,694

Employee and Employer

Contributions................................................................................................! 20,482,346

Total Positions Budgeted

16

6. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 263,521

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

653

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 15,112

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................,....................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,850

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 222,929

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$ 298,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 808,812

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 420,726

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services..................................................,............................................$ 144,755

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,300

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,100

Computer Charges .............,.................................,.....................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense...................................................................,...................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 168,455

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 168,455

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,697,259 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 121,667 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 59,950 Equipment Purchases ..........................................................................................$ 9,950 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,750 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 487,249 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 395,000 Federal Sub-grants to State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$ 298,600 Health Insurance Premiums and Claim Payments....................................................................................$ 23,175,000

Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is author ized to make only such unit assessment as is required to fund the level of expenditure contemplated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act.

Section 29. Department of Natural Resources.
Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources ...................................................................................................$ 27,814,763
1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 998,391 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 192,111 Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,692 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,700 Publications and Printing..................................,................................................! 70,000 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,765

654

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 140,380

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ....................................................................................$ 1,456,639

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,456,639

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Public Relations and Information

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 346,402

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,719

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,882

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,300

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 267,944

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 14,260

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 6,500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 737,507

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 737,507

Total Positions Budgeted

27

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 966,755

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 93,711

Travel...................................................................................................................! 52,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 60,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 9,800

Per Diem and Fees ...............................................................................................$ 80,620

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 3,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................! 108,909

Land and Water Conservation

Grants.............................................................................................................! 3,600,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,275,495

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,355,611

Total Positions Budgeted

60

4. Game Management Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,319,780

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 525,766

Travel...................................................................................................................! 16,692

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 161,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 27,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 3,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,500

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 19,267

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,095,205

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,143,586

Total Positions Budgeted

109

5. Fisheries Management Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,379,687 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 584,406 Travel...................................................................................................................! 30,980 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 98,700

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

655

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 99,325

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,400

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,125

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 31,200

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 116,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,354,323

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,893,908

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Law Enforcement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,973,856

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 870,025

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 52,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 291,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 29,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 281,297

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,780

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...........................................................................$ 27,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,533,958

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 4,352,274

Total Positions Budgeted

243

7. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 64,611

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 12,409

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,645

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 4,100

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 1,600

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 85,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 85,665

Total Positions Budgeted

4

8. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 44,695

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 7,205

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 3,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,065

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 2,640

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 62,255

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 62,255

Total Positions Budgeted

3

9. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 3,878,544 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 2,747,958 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,500

656

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 178,888

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 36,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 149,757

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 57,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 28,500

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 165,000

Authority Lease Rentals ............................................................................$ 2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,832,647

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,238,593

Total Positions Budgeted

337

10. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 504,007

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 77,800

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ..................................................................................$ 649,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,512,007

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,242,007

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Water Supply Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 481,873

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 42,168

Travel...................................................................................................................I 23,459

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,237

Per Diem and Fees .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Fluoridation Grants ...................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,737

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,737

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. Water Quality Budget: Personal Services........................................................................,...................$ 1,708,354 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 100,352 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 44,606 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 20,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 34,540 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 377,500 Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,489,152

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

657

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,204,700

Total Positions Budgeted

126

13. Air Quality Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,145,501

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$89,279

Travel...................................................................................................................$53,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 6,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 48,700

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,374,780

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 824,280

Total Positions Budgeted

74

14. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 589,816

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,734

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,180

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,656,730

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,656,730

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Land Reclamation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 144,533

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,863

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,775

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 14,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 199,271

Total Positions Budgeted

9

16. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 590,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 302,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 892,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 892,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations..........................................................................................................$ 482,500

658

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 52,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 535,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Jekyll Island State

Park Authority:

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,546,805

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,475,506

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 429,011

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 803,188

Publications and Printing........,........................................................................$ 562,794

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 688,746 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 202,840 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 307,205

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 585,876

Land and Water Conservation

Grants .............................................................................................................$ 3,600,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 300,000

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................! 2,000,000

Contract with U. S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 191,900

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Topographic Maps...........................................................................$ 649,500 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations..........................................................................................................! 482,500

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 871,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 679,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 52,500

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropri

ated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Prop

erties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.

Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants

shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall

have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation

of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $21,000

is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget,

$60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.

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659

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Planning and Research, $100,000 in Grants is designated and committed for renovation of the 4-H Club property and adja cent property acquired for park and recreation purposes. Provided further that these funds shall be matched with local or Federal funds.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $350,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financ ing Capital Outlay projects at Jekyll Island through the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, however, the Department is authorized to use up to $100,000 of the funding for Recreation Grants for the purpose of making grants to counties and cities in connec tion with the transfer to such counties and cities of the operation of certain existing State parks.

Section 30. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Corrections...................................................................................................$ 3,740,152

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,273,738

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 492,234

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 76,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 27,820

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 314,442

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 57,500

Mentally Retarded Offender

Program .............................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,442,434

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,442,434

Total Positions Budgeted

170

2. Construction, Maintenance, and

Special Projects Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 175,418

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases...." ..........................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.................,.....................................................................$ 297,718

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 297,718

Total Positions Budgeted

11

3. Federal Grants Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 522,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 90,737 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 55,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0PublicationsandPrinting...................................................................................$ 10,167 Equipment Purchases .................................................................-........................$ 8,196 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,297

660

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,940

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 330,304

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,200,601

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,971,544 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 628,271 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 151,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,900 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,167 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 29,996 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 119,117 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 446,382 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 399,804 Mentally Retarded Offender Program .............................................................................................................$ 150,000 Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized to redirect up to $250,000 of the unexpended balance of the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) funds for the architectural design and drawings of a correctional institution in Chatham County.

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions ................................................................................................$ 35,408,966

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 928,892

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 398,735

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,968

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 22,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 36,451

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,410,671

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,078,871

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,458,300

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,404,341

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 66,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 673

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 79,855

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$'40,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,075,569

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,063,569

Total Positions Budgeted

227

3. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,709,048

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661

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 953,038

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,782

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 44,700

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 123,167

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 79,275

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 241,811

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 100,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 640,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,904,046

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,549,164

Total Positions Budgeted

289

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,791,681

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,900,302

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 88,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 239,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay .....................................................................................................$ 75,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,165,358

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,580,358

Total Positions Budgeted

456

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,419,025

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,965,600

Travel...................................................................................................................? 12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................,....................................? 55,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,560

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 234,075

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 119,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,807,460

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,435,460

Total Positions Budgeted

341

6. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 615,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 304,513

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 9,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 350

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 27,125

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 9,800

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 100,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,129,338

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,111,338

Total Positions Budgeted

60

662

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 568,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 328,611

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 15,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 425

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 29,025

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 10,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,054,011

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,054,011

Total Positions Budgeted

59

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 697,350

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 217,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 21,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 23,120

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 4,100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................! 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 968,120

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 968,120

Total Positions Budgeted

100

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 165,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 297,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 30,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 536,475

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 18,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,051,475

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,051,475

Total Positions Budgeted

150

10. Youthful Offender Institution Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,193,700 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 706,400 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 57,500 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 800 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 30,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

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Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 1,665,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,671,900

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,671,900

Total Positions Budgeted

214

11. Work Release Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 168,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 147,809

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 211

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,492

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 337,212

Total Positions Budgeted

16

12. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 31,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ -0Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 31,000

13. Impact Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 656,334

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 202,767

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,588

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 124

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 90

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,594

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,353

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,408

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 910,258

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,488

Total Positions Budgeted

58

14. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 185,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

664

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 231,500

Total Positions Budgeted

20

15. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 24,500

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 260,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 93,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 379,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 379,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

16. Court Costs, Overtime, and

Inmate Release Funds Budget:

Personal Services - Overtime..............................................................................! 30,000

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-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 140,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,857,500

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,410,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,410,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Pre-release Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 134,245

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 126,233

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................! 7,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 250

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 78,772

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$357,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 357,000

Total Positions Budgeted

21

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 18,775,075 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................! 10,257,499 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 89,138 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................................,..............$ 421,824 Publications and Printing............,........................................................................! 9,709 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................! 1,429,926 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 409,528

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665

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,408 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 245,811 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,033,000 Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 140,000 Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 383,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,857,500

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $40,000 is desig nated and committed for kitchen renovations at Georgia Industrial Institution.
Provided, that the Department is hereby authorized and directed to redirect up to $350,000 from funds available to the Georgia Building Authority (Penal) for a feed mill and hog project at Georgia State Prison and an abattoir at Georgia Industrial Institute.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Equipment Purchases, $100,000 is designated and committed to purchase a new sealer, steamer and related equipment for the cannery at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $75,000 is desig nated and committed to drill a well and provide the first component of a portable irri gation system at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $93,000 is desig nated and committed to renovate a warehouse at Central State Hospital for the Food Processing and Distribution Unit.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $60,000 is desig nated and committed to construct a Poultry Facility at Montgomery Correctional Insti tution.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.............................................................................................^ 4,972,689

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 292,139

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 28,156

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,670

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 329,465

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,453,447

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,003

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 185,460

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 872

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 31,328

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 11,488

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,026,224

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,026,224

Total Positions Budgeted

321

3. Treatment Centers Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 399,942

666

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 199,614

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,340

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,873

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,007

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,224

Computer Charges ...........................................................,.........................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 617,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 617,000

Total Positions Budgeted

41

4. Federal Grants Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,183,214

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$370,921

Travel...................................................................................................................! 70,432

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 20,962

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 88,798

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 72,205

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 50,698

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,877,230

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................!-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

152

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 5,328,742 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 934,694 Travel.................................................................................................................! 272,902 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 24,207 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................! 121,133 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 86,055 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 62,186

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles..........................................................................................................$ 1,548,318

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,479,652

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,960

Travel...................................................................................................................! 78,771

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,200

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 800

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 11,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,593,583

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,548,318

Total Positions Budgeted

125

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,479,652 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 21,960 Travel...................................................................................................................! 78,771 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,200

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Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 800 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 31. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety .....................................................................................................-..$ 23,608,904

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 253,847

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,600

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 310,447

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 373,381

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,155

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,690

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 30,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 494,226

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 491,315

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 716,772

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,201,462

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,107

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,750

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$80,200

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,073,241

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,073,241

Total Positions Budgeted

64

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,360,147 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,127,773 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 153,503
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 840,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 723,908 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 96,429

668

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 28,934

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,375,854

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$20,706,548

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,461,772

Total Positions Budgeted

1,162

5. Mandate Training - Operations

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 220,433

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 336,093

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,495

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,193

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 53,646

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,551

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 648,211

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 238,680

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 273,474

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,736

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,706

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,500

Per Diem and Fees ..........................................................................................,...$ 47,000

Computer Charges ....,................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$428,396

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 343,896

Total Positions Budgeted

17

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,198,054 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,811,819 Travel...................'..............................................................................................$ 199,944 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 874,800 Publications and Printing...............................................................................,.$ 826,481 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 190,682 Per Diem and Fees ..........................................................................................,...$ 99,235 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,460,054 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).
Provided, that upon proper approval by the Office of Planning and Budget and the State Personnel Board, the Department is authorized, to the extent funds are available,
to upgrade the positions of the Community Relations Specialists in the Commissioner's Office Activity.

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669

Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System......................................................................................if! 8,278,180
Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System .................................,..................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions.................................................................................$8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,278,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,278,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ....................................................................................................$ -0Employer Contributions................................................................................^ 8,278,180

Section 33. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission..................................................................................................$ 2,191,045

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 516,920

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 32,480

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 22,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 584,200

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 511,972

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,118

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 32,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publicationsand Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................,............................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 665,290

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 665,290

Total Positions Budgeted

44

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 724,791 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,790 Travel...................................................................................................................$40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Print ing.....................................................................................$ 6,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,800 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 102,850 Computer Charges ................................................................,....................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$980,231

670

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 941,555

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,753,683 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,388 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 79,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 16,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,300 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 107,850 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 22,500

Section 34. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions .................................................................................$ 258,064,319

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 225,266,285

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 67,899,658

Teachers' Retirement ...................................................................................$ 17,595,715

Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,172,000

Authority Lease Rentals...............................................,..............................$ 22,686,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund......................................................................$ 1,867,591

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 337,487,249

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 227,127,671

Total Positions Budgeted

15,279

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $24,553,591 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.
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 annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose 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' Retire ment System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or
plant 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.

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671

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, unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the Senate and House of Representatives.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 256,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 119,302

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 376,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 376,090

Total Positions Budgeted

25

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 786,235

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 758,546

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,544,781

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 553,781

Total Positions Budgeted

36

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 6,760,140

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................! 2,226,001

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,986,141

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,253,441

Total Positions Budgeted

201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 749,000 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer

672

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 355,262

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1.104,262

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 392,807

Total Positions Budgeted

66

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,898,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip"

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 4,986,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,885,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,293,593

Total Positions Budgeted

833

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Agriculture Experiment Sta tions, $250,000 is intended to meet price increases in agricultural supplies, materials and equipment necessary for research and to improve scientist man year support.

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,304,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,048,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,352,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,196,636

Total Positions Budgeted

936

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Cooperative Extension Service, $120,000 is designated 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..........................................................................................$ 16,438,267

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip -

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 5,269,487

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,707,754

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,870,300

Total Positions Budgeted

1.873

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1976

673

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............,.................................................:......................$ 274,460,315
Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 83,662,606 Teachers' Retirement ...................................................................................$ 17,595,715 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 2,172,000 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,686,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 1,867,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..............................................................$ 7,201,838

Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 345,846

SREB Payments................................................................................................$ 732,000

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges..............................................................................$ 3,933,603

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,201,838

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,201,838

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 345,846 SRKB Payments ................................................................................................$ 732,000 Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000 Regents Scholarships. .......................................................................................$ 200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 3,933,603

Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue............................................................$ 18,170,608 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 561,512 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FJCA............................................................................................................$436,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 359,738

674

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 306,736

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,756,636

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,731,636

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 762,023

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 609,753

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 54,300

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,455,576

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 45,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,410,576

Total Positions Budgeted

69

3. Property Tax Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 711,871

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,487

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 44,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 99,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 51,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 455,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation......................................................................................................! 201,000

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.................................................................................................................! 1,250,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,855,933

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation........................................................................! 201,000

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................! 455,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,199,933

Total Positions Budgeted

58

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed !201,000 in F.Y. 1976. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, no funds are designated and committed for the cost of the Intangible 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.

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675

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 741,233

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 72,400

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 53,600

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 618,372

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,493,905

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 295,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,198,905

Total Positions Budgeted

73

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 373,661

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,584

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................,.................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,755

Per Diem and Fees.................................,...................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 95,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 527,000

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 90,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 437,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,270,793

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 167.248

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,507

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 215,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,165

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.........................................................................................$ 1,505,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,167,013

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,505,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,662,013

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,628,671

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 201,567

Travel..................."................................................................................................ $37,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 110,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,050

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$7,608

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,051,796

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,026,058

Total Positions Budgeted

114

676

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

8. Motor Vehicle Registration

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,683,704

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 272,635

Travel...............................:.....................................................................................$5,212

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 242,486

Equipment Purchases ............................................................,............................$ 14,740

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,641,500

Other Contractual Expense .......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,860,577

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,590,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,270,577

Total Positions Budgeted

197

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,260,337

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,981

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 246,614

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,332

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,548,332

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,899,571

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 157,789

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 195,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,918

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,283,578

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,283,578

Total Positions Budgeted

245

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases

Budget:

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.............................................................................$ 77,250

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 324,750

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 402,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 402,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $77,250 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 104,000 regular motor vehicle tags and 10,000 bicentennial tags.
Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of

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677

Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags exceed the amount herein appropriated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.
Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 11,893,376 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA............................................................................................................$ 436,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,912,182 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 551,433 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 123,600 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 990,540 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 94,335 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,708 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,465,172 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation......................................................................................................$ 201,000 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 402,000 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................$ -0-

Section 36. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.......................................................................$ 5,801,290

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,206,471

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 306,892

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 96,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,968

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 140,838

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,794,673

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,794,673

Total Positions Budgeted

113

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 208,666

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,455

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,330

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,932

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,529

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Pavments for Outside

Attorneys' Fees ................................................................................................$ 17,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 252,512

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 252,512

Total Positions Budgeted

14

3. Corporations Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 204,409

678

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,987

Travel........................................................................................................................$387

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,434

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ..........................................................................,..........................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 257,117

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................!? 257,117

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services..............................................................................................^ 206,204

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,564

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 38,835

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 194

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,797

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 250,797

Total Positions Budgeted

12

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,070,294

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 92,625

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,763

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,223

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,662

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,567

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,995,567

Total Positions Budgeted

88

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 422,666

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 51,760

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,216

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 27,830

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,067

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,933

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 515,472

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 513,271

Total Positions Budgeted

34

7. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 404,594 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 58,151 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,917

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679

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 67,344

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,867

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense...............................................,.......................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 539,873

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 539,873

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,939

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 391,716

Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 491,155

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 176,155

Total Positions Budgeted

5

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 35,659

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,185

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,660

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,676

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,780

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 61,325

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 21,325

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,832,902 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 941,335 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 178,817 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 146,251 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 32,035 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 149,551 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 15,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000 Payments for Outside Attorneys' Fees ................................................................................................$ 17,600

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Senretary of State, $30,000 of the amount budgeted to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ......................................................................................$ 94,665

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State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,063

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,217

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,869

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,665

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 69,388 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 10,063 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,217 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,781 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,869 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,347 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission..................................................................................................$ 9,715,396

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 574,031

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 130,488

Travel...................................................................................................................? 22,347

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,778

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 2,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 7,484

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 230,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 973,428

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 642,957

Total Positions Budgeted

48

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest...........................................................................................? 214,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 214,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................? 2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................? 6,024,939 State Student Incentive Scholarships....................................................................................................? 1,280,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,460,439

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,060,439

Total Positions Budgeted

0

4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget: Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$ 12,000 Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 574,031 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 130,488 Travel...................................................................................................................! 22,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,778 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,300 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 7,484 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 230,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Payment of Interest...........................................................................................! 214,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................! 2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................! 6,024,939 State Student Incentive Scholarships....................................................................................................! 1,280,000 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................! 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 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 provid ing loans under the guaranteed student 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 employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Per sonnel Dependents Scholarships ! 12,000 is designated and committed solely for the pur pose 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 !6,024,939 is designated and committed to provide !500 Tuition Equalization Grants to Freshmen, and !400 Tuition Equalization Grants to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended.
Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholar ships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholar ships 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 eli gible 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 post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

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Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee ...............................................................................$ 421,978

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,181

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,703

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,355

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 98,630

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 90,109

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 396,978

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 396,978

Total Positions Budgeted

11

District Operating Expense Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................................! 250

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,500

Travel..........................................................................................................................!-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 13,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,700

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................! 550

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 25,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 25,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 159,431 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 29,203 Travel...................................................................................................................! 25,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 16,355 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,300 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 99,180 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................! 90,109

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System.............................................................................................................$ 980,265 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 504,532 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 47,390 Travel...................................................................................................................! 16,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$6,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 63,250 Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 175,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

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Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$ 980,265

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,804,560

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 980,265

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$504,532 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 47,390 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,123 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,250 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$175,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems ..........................................................................................$ 980,265

Section 40. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation...................................................................................^ 247,380,167.16

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................$ 51,732,968.00

Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................$ 4,852,874.00

Travel.........................................................................................................$ 1,882,650.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting............................................................................$ 197,066.00

Equipment Purchases ..................................................................................$ 140,200.00

Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................$ 470,000.00

Computer Charges............................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 5,475,854.00

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................$ 190,187,657.11

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund .........................................................................................$ 8,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$262,939,269.11

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................$ 104,736,624.00

Total Positions Budgeted

3,597

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 31,674,560 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 20,604,337 Travel.................................................................................................................$450,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................!-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,184 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 900,000 Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 19,876,977 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..............................................................................................$ 1,200,000

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Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 74,718,658

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$74,718,658

Total Positions Budgeted

3,546

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 27,408,889 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 5,582,775 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 32,991,664 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 32,991,664

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................? 2,372,471 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................? 1,542,059 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 437,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,351,530 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 3,800,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,317,013

6. Tollways Facilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 132,837

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 71,639

Travel...................................................................................................................? 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 15,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................? -0-

PerDiem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 234,476

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 234,476

Total Positions Budgeted

8

7. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................? 5,723,031.16

Regular OperatingExpenses....................................................................$2,558,581.00

Travel............................................................................................................$323,678.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ...............^........................................,.................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................? 424,475.00

Equipment Purchases........................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................? 61,200.00

Computer Charges.....................................................................................? 1,389,863.00

Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................? 165,200.00

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................? 10,646,028.16

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................? 10,646,028.16

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity 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 immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collec tion 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 immediately

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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 financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or bal ances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing equipment and compensation claims.
For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, includ ing all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto 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 constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Trans
portation. For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia High
way Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental con tracts now in existence and for appropriations to the "State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund" for the specific purpose of paying annual debt sehvice 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 requirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construc tion or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.
For the appropriation of $8,000,000 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.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,200,000 is specifically appropriated for a Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing program through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed 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 Transporta tion.
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

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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 util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:

Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System...........................................................................................$8,000,000 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$380,000

This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations 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................................................................................$9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 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, desig nated 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

9. Air Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,040

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 305,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 28,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 657,540

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 432,540

Total Positions Budgeted

18

10. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 195,815 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,449 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.................................................................................,.$ 12,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 410,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 756,164

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$756,164

Total Positions Budgeted

15

11. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$ 430,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 430,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services.....................................................................................! 89,766,251.16 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................! 28,410,380.00 Travel.........................................................................................................$ 2,693,928.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,400,471.00 Publications and Printing............................................................................! 661,925.00 Equipment Purchases ...............................................................................! 1,695,959.00 Per Diem and Fees .......................................................................................! 532,200.00 Computer Charges.......................,.............................................................! 1,389,863.00 Other Contractual Expense ......................................................................$ 6,641,054.00 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................! 210,501,634.11 Mass Transit Grants ....................................................................................! 410,000.00 Grants to Municipalities...........................................................................! 9,317,000.00 Harbor Maintenance Payments...................................................................! 430,000.00 Grants to Counties ....................................................................................$ 9,317,013.00 Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................! 27,408,889.00 State of Georgia General
Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...........................................................................................! 14,782,775.00

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 Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the qual ity of its equipment.
Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12-'/2% 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 pay ments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 41. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service..........................................................................................................! 6,242,270 1. Veterans Assistance Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,856,864

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,137,802

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,888,821

Total Positions Budgeted

171

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,386,565 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,000,295

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,737,454 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,353,154

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,856,864 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 158,967 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 65,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,800 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 385 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,386,565 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,737,454

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $29,520 is designated and committed to fur nish and equip nine day rooms in the Cabiness Building at Central State Hospital.

Section 42. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board............................................................................................................$ 2,028,687 1. Workmen's Compensation Administration Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,366,358 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 223,365 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 13,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 39,012 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,050

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,901,785

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,901,785

Total Positions Budgeted

93

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 103,462

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,440

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 126,902

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,469,820 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 227,805 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 45,012 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 82,050 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 160,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

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 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 44. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

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 Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or insti tution 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, 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 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

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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 46. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recom mendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1976 regular 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 whatso ever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1976, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the 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, commis sion, 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 approved in the same manner and under the same conditions 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. 1976 submitted to the Georgia General Assembly during its 1976 regular session.

Section 48. The Director of the Budget shall determine 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 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.

Section 50. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1976 ....................................................................................................$ 1,790,000,000.

Section 51. The State Auditor and other fiscal officers of the State are hereby author ized and directed to utilize available surplus funds to increase the working reserve to $30,000,000 as of June 30, 1976.

Section 52. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 53. 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. Any Part, Section, or Subsection of an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76 known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734), which is inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed.

Section 4. 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 1227 be adopted.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Rudolph Y Johnson, W.R. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 1.
The motion prevailed and the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1227 was adopted.
Representative Sams of the 90th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1227, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 248. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, Ballard of the 45th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide, beginning with the year 1978, that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit instead of separately; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the election of the President of the Senate by the Senators; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and referred to the Committee on Natu ral Resources:

HB 1536. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968" so as to provide additional powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of orders; to change certain provisions relative to licenses and bonds; and for other pur poses.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee Report on the following Bill of the House:

HB 1227. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975 p. 1333), as amended by an Act approved July 3, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1734) so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to make language and other changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1417. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of traffic signals and indicators, as amended by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 496), so as to prohibit school buses from turning right on red lights; and for other purposes.

The report 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 26.

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

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Representative McDonald of the 12th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1417.

HB 88. By: Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Noble of the 48th, Harden of the 154th, Larsen of the 27th, Glanton of the 66th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Hatcher of the 131st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to prohibit any State board, body, agency, official, institution or other person or associations from discrimi nating 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To prohibit any State board, body, agency, official or State institution from discrimi nating against physicians licensed under Code Chapter 84-9 or to discriminate against optometrists licensed under Code Chapter 84-11 for visual care services when the visual care services are within the scope of practice as licensed under said Chapters; to provide remedies; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any State board, body, agency of State govern ment, public official or State institution to discriminate against optometrists licensed under Code Chapter 84-11 or physicians licensed under Code Chapter 84-9 of the Code of Georgia in the suggestion or recommendation for visual care which is within the scope of practice as licensed pursuant to said Code Chapters.
Section 2. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent persons having custodial care of other persons from referring such persons to the practitioner of his choice.
Section 3. In addition to remedies at law available for enforcing the provisions of Section 1, injunctive relief shall be available to any person who is injured by any State board, body, agency of government, public official or State institution, irrespective of whether or not all remedies at law have been exhausted.
Section 4. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent a physician from referring patients to any practitioner of his choice.
Section 5. 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 Committee substitute to HB 88 by striking Section 3 in its entirety.
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 127, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 986. By: Representative Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-19, relat ing 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.

The Report 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.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1416. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 53rd, and Jordan of the 58th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-10, relat ing to the nomination of candidates, so as to provide that members of certain local boards of education may be elected in nonpartisan elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Williamson of the 45th moved that HB 1416 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

The motion to table was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Vaughn of the 72nd moves to amend HB 1416 by adding on line 13, after the word "acts", the words "conditioned by referendum".

An amendment, offered by Representative Egan of the 25th, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.

Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, U.S. Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.

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N Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 112, nays 22.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Bailey of the 72nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1416, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
HB 1352. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 361), as amended, so as to provide that the Governor or his designees may enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions relative to motor vehicles; 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 102, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1299. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: 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, as amended, so as to change the definition of the term "motor carrier"; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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

SB 304. By: Senators Thompson of the 32nd, Lester of the 23rd Dean of the 31st and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1902, relating to armed robbery, as amended, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to such offense; to

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provide for cases in which serious bodily injury is inflicted on a person; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 405. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide for a right of cancellation with respect to sales of physical culture, physical fitness or body improvement courses or services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 427. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 24-29, relating to the office of district attorney, so as to permit, under certain conditions, the inclusion of time spent as legal assistant to a district attorney, as time spent while duly admitted and licensed to practice law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 430. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled the "Youthful Offender Act", so as to authorize the Board of Correc tions to petition the sentencing court requesting that certain offenders be reas signed to the Youthful Offender Division; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 434. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54th, Timmons of the llth, Young of the 13th, Carter of the 14th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Biologicals Permit Act of 1966" approved March 10, 1966, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to withhold from sale biologicals he deems hazardous when administered by other than accredited licensed veterinarians or persons approved by the State Veterinar ian; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SB 440. By Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2511.1, relating to review of sentences, so as to change the sentences which are subject to review by the panel of superior court judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 459. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th, Garrard of the 37th, Hudson of the 35th, Young of the 13th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to quarantine or detain animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of bearing or containing residue of substances that would cause the animal's resultant meat or the product to be unfit for human consumption and to authorize the Commissioner to destroy such unfit matter; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SB 460. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, Turner of the 8th, Kennedy of the 4th, McDuffie of the 19th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Department of Agriculture Registration, License and Permit Act," so as to provide that all license registration and permit certificates published by the Dept. of Agriculture shall, upon issuance,

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be permanent evidence of the pertinent license, registration and permit and to preclude the necessity of republication and reissuance of certificates for periodically renewable licenses, registrations and permits and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SR 253. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may define the prac tice of law for the purpose of the qualifications for the office of District Attor ney; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 254. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to establish, by general law, minimum qualifications for judges of the probate courts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 248 By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, Ballard of the 45th, and others A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide, beginning with the year 1978, that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit instead of separately; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the election of the President of the Senate by the Senators; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:

SR 288. By Senator Doss of the 52nd and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Welcoming James David "Dave" Bristol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, James David "Dave" Bristol has been associated with professional base ball for over 25 years as both a player and manager; and
WHEREAS, he has distinguished himself by winning three pennants in various minor leagues throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in developing and managing the current world championship major league baseball team; and
WHEREAS, he formerly served as manager and coach of various major league teams exhibiting prowess and skill in coaching, training and advising professional baseball ath letes; and
WHEREAS, his ability in mastering country music is known throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, he was named in October, 1975, as Manager of the 1976 Atlanta Braves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that James David "Dave" Bristol be hereby welcomed to the City of Atlanta and to the Atlanta Braves.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly expresses its sincerest well-wishes and hopes that through the great skill and baseball genius of Dave Bristol that a pennant flag will soon fly over the capital of our great State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to James David "Dave" Bristol and the Atlanta Braves.

Pursuant to the Adoption of HR 553 by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 2, 1976.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 2,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Woodrow Hudson, Pastor of the Hilton Terrace Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:

HB 1546. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in and for each county of the State having a population of not less than 22,830 and not more than 23,500 so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the small claims court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1547. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Adams of the 14th, Clark of the 13th, Elliott of the 49th, and McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-99, relating to criminal provisions of Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, so as to provide an alternative punishment for certain offenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1548. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the sale of used motor vehicles by nonresidents; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1549. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Walker of the 115th, Hatcher of the 131st, Baugh of the 108th, Marcus of the 26th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the practice of professional sanitarians and to promote the principles of environmental sanitation so as to comprehensively revise said Act; to change and add definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1550. By: Representative Smith of the 78th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the presentation of tax affidavits with applications for automobile license tags; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1551. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-605, relating to the qualifications of registrars and deputy registrars, so as to repeal the requirement that the chief registrar own or be the spouse of the owner of real property within the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1552. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to provide that Judges of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for the practices and procedures connected with such elections; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1553. By: Representatives Carter and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1554. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, approved Feb. 20, 1956, as amended, so as to add to Section 24 a new subsection to provide that said Section shall apply only to those entering the State penal system prior to July 1, 1976; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 570-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. John Lanier Griffis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 571-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. E. S. Landrum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 572-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. James A. Russ; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 573-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. A. L. Denmark; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 574-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. A. C. Gibbs, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 575-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. Carl H. Shell; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 576-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. Leo James; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 577-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. A. R. Morgan; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 578-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. Albert Denmark; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 579-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. John Griffis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 580-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Messrs. George B. Bates and Claude L. Bates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 581-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. S. M. Grover; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 582-1554. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A RESO LUTION compensating Mr. S. Herbert Croft; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1555. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Brown of the 34th, Battle of the 124th, and Scott of the 37th: A BILL to amend an Act governing membership in labor organizations, approved Mar. 27, 1947 as amended, so as to provide that employers and labor organizations may enter into collective bargaining agree ments authorizing the establishment and collection of a service or representa tion charge to employees covered by such agreements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1556. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide certain supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1557. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appro priations for the fiscal year 1975-76, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1333) as amended, so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1975-76; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1558. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to provide certain supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 1976-77; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 1559. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to make and provide appropria tions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976, and ending June 30, 1977; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1560. By: Representatves Harris of the 138th, Marcus of the 26th, Edwards of the 110th, Murphy of the 18th, Sigman of the 74th, Stone of the 138th, Baugh of the 108th, Logan of the 62nd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to medical practitioners so as to provide for the clinical clerkships for certain persons who have studied at foreign medical colleges; to provide that such clerkships shall be in lieu of certain requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HR 583-1560. By: Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Wilson, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Harrison and Nix of the 20th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1561. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Burruss of the 21st, Hatcher of the 131st, Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Jones of the 126th, Edwards of the 110th, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to correction and amendment of vital records so as to provide authority and procedures for obtaining orders from the probate courts for cer tain changes in birth certificates; to provide for petitions, hearings, notices and orders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1562. By: Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Section 92-3108 of the Code of Georgia, 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 United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on January 1, 1976; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1563. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code, so as to change certain definitions; to provide that only children accused of a capital crime may be held in a jail prior to a committel hearing or indictment; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1564. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 53rd, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act", so as to provide that a child committed to the Dept. of Human Resources who has escaped from one of its institutions or who has broken the conditions of a conditional release shall be taken into custody by a sheriff, probation officer or parole officer upon written request of an employee of the Department; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1565. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 53rd, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act" so as to repeal the provisions designating the Division for Children and Youth as the exclusive State agency for the acceptance and incarceration of any child under the age of 17 years and providing for the sentencing of certain children into the custody of the State Dept. of Offender Rehabilitation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1566. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 53rd, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on Juveniles" so as to provide that the Governor shall execute an amendment to said Compact providing for interstate rendition of juveniles alleged to have committed a criminal or delinquent act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1567. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Carter of the 146th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Jessup of the 117th, Logan of the 62nd, and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relating to crimes involving dangerous instrumentalities and practices so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, carry, conceal, operate, use, sell, offer for sale, manufacture or distribute any weapon, device or product which is designed or intended to fire or emit one or more projectiles attached by wire to the firing device, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1568. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to add one additonal judge of the superior courts of Northern Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the election of the first additional judge and for the election of successors to such judge; to prescribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1569. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: 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 change the amount of grants to be made to students; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HR 584-1569. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Board of Commission ers of Columbia County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms and corporations maintaining a place or places of business in any area of Columbia County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1570. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the present Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and to substitute in place thereof a new revised Article 9 thereby clarifying, amending and adding to the law governing secured transactions in personal property and fixtures and the sale of accounts and chattel paper including clarifications, revisions or additions relating to the scope of application of the Article; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1571. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Harris of the 8th, and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Fiscal Note Act", approved April 25, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1568), so as to provide that in order to be covered under the provisions of the Act, bills changing the antici pated revenue or expenditure level of the various agencies of State Government must have a significant impact; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1572. By: Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Classify Property for Taxation", approved Dec. 27, 1937, as amended, so as to provide for the taxation of franchises and all shares of certain financial institutions and moneyed capital in the hands of individual citizens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1573. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Hoboken, Ga., in the County of Brantley; to provide for the incorpo ration and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to pro vide for the executive branch of the city government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1574. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Camden County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Camden County approved Mar. 21, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 3278), as amended, 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 Legis lation.

HB 1575. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1714, pertaining to the location of the office of the Judge of the Probate Court and all things belonging thereto, so as to provide that in certain counties the Judge of the Probate Court may maintain more than one office location and all things belonging thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1576. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 53-201, pertaining to the place, time and other matters relating to the issuance of marriage licenses, so as to provide that in certain counties marriage licenses may be granted by the Judge of the Probate Court at locations within the county other than the county courthouse at the county site; and for other pur poses.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1577. By: Representative Hill of the 41st: A BILL to create a Fulton County Water Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 585-1577. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption for all residents of Fulton County who qualify for any type of homestead exemp tion, to have the exemption also applied to the Vi mill state tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 586-1577. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize and empower the governing authority of Fulton County, Georgia, to enact ordi nances and traffic regulations for the policing and governing of the unincor porated areas of said county and the enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said board and provide penalties for violation of such ordinances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1578. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Georgia Code Section 47-101, pertaining to apportionment of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly so as to change the geographical composition of certain dis tricts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 1579. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Georgia Code Section 47-102, pertaining to apportionment of the Senate of the General Assembly so as to change the geographical boundaries of certain district; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 1580. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to change the semiannual reporting requirements of the Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1581. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to limit the purposes for which interest on certain investments may be used; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1582. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965" so as to change the public meeting requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1583. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, Burruss of the 21st, Wilson of the 19th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, so as to prohibit certain acts in public transit buses, rapid rail cars and stations; to provide for punishments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1584. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", approved Mar. 10, 1965, so as to provide for the election of a secretary and a treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Authority from the membership of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1585. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, 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 pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1586. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Kingsland so as to provide for the numbering of positions of membership on the council; to stagger the terms of office of the councilmen; to provide for annual elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1587. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to provide for allocations by the Department of Human Resources for grants in aid to counties for physi cal health programs; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1588. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to provide that the Depart ment of Human Resources shall be responsible and make payments for all employer contributions for employees of the County Boards of Health for old age and survivor's insurance, pensions, and health insurance; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1589. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: 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 defined in the Internal Revenue Code not exceeding $6,000 for the immediately preceding taxable year shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 587-1589. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000 from all Fulton County and Fulton County school ad valorem taxes for residents of Fulton County who are 65 years of age or over or disabled and who have an adjusted gross income not exceeding $8,000 for the immedi ately preceding taxable year; 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 Legis lation.

HR 588-1589. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of each resident of each independent school district who is 62 years of age or over and who has an adjusted gross income not exceeding $6,000 per annum may be granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 589-1589. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead of each resident of each county school district who is 62 years of age or over and who has an adjusted gross income not exceeding $6,000 per annum may be granted an exemption from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such systems; to provide for the submission or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on-Ways & Means.

HB 1590. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A BILL to abolish the offices of notary public ex officio justice of the peace in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1591. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Vaughn of the 57th, Linder of the 44th, Russell of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to provide for qualifications to hold the office of justice of the peace in DeKalb County; to increase the qualify ing fee for such office; to provide for current justices of the peace; to provide for the intent and application of this Act; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 590-1591. By: Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that a vacancy in the office of justice of the peace in DeKalb County shall be filled by the Senior Judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County appointing a successor to serve out the unexpired term; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 591-1591. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, and others: 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 in DeKalb County shall have jurisdic tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate

were read the second time:

HR 552-1521

HB 1542

HB 1522

HB 1543

HB 1523

HR 556-1543

HB 1524

HB 1544

HB 1525

HR 565-1544

HB 1526

HR 566-1544

HB 1527

HR 567-1544

HR 554-1527

HB 1545

HB 1528

HR 568-1545

HB 1529

HR 569-1545

HB 1530

SB 304

HB 1531

SB 405

HR 555-1531

SB 427

HB 1532

SB 430

HB 1533

SB 434

HB 1534

SB 440

HB 1535

SB 459

HB 1536

SB 460

HB 1537

SR 253

HB 1538

SR 248

HB 1539

SR 254

HB 1540

HB 1541

Mr. 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:

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HB 1251 Do Pass. HB 1314 Do Pass. HB 1315 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 consider ation the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1042 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1365 Do Pass. HB 1423 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th 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 following Resolu tion of the House:

HR 470. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Richardson of the 52nd, King of the 96th, Childs of the 51st, and Hawkins of the 50th: A RESOLUTION relative to the relocation of the replica of the Liberty Bell located on the State Capitol grounds and the renaming of Georgia Plaza Park; and for other purposes.

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

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 922. By: Representative Russell of the 53rd: A BILL to provide that payment of pur chase money or any other consideration by any person, which causes a right or property in a thing to be lhansferred to the STATE, shall not result in nor imply a trust; and for other purposes.

SB 439. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, aproved Mar. 16,1966, as amended,

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so as to clarify the definition of "Rate of Charge"; to change the penalties for violations of the Act; and for other purposes.

SB 441. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 100-1, relating to State Depositories, as amended, so as to change the frequency of meetings of the State Depository Board from at least once every ninety days; to change certain titles; and for other purposes.

SB 468. By: Senators Rohinson of the 27th and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the extHadition and attendance of witnesses; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the summoning of witnesses in this State to testify in another state; to provide for the summoning of witnesses in another state to testify in this State; and for other purposes.

SB 470. By: Senators Button of the 9th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to change the provisions relative to penalties for violations of said Act; and for other purposes.

SB 293. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to regulate the assessment, levy and collection of ad valorem taxes for the support of public schools in certain municipalities; to provide procedures connected therewith; to limit the millage rate; to provide for revenues to be paid to the city and remitted to the board of education; and for other purposes.

SB 428. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 33,527 and not more than 34,513 according to the U.S.Decennial Census of 1970, and in all municipalities in such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, dis tilled 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.

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.

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 pur poses.

HB 1179. By: Representative Larsen of the 119th: A BILL to authorize the governing authority in counties having a population of not less than 32,700 and not more than 33,400 to determine the compensation of the county treasurer; and for
other purposes.

HB 1267. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Madison, approved Oct. 6, 1891, (Ga. Laws 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mauor and councilmen; to provide for the election of the mayor and coun-
cilmen by a plurality vote; and for other purposes.

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HB 1261. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the town of Auburn, approved Feb. 17, 1949, as amended, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall have the power to compel the attendance of its members at any regular or special meeting of the council; and for other purposes.

HB 1286. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court, the Tax Commissioner and the Coroner of Madison County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1289. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County; and for other purposes.

HB 1290. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Heard County upon an annual salary, approved Feb. 9, 1965 so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 1287. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.

HB 1288. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the office of Tax Commissioner, approved April 18, 1929 so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1306. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Uvalda so as to change the provisions relating to the granting of franchises; and for other purposes.

HB 1307. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Glenwood so as to change the provisions relating to the granting of franchises; and for other purposes.

HB 1322. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Decatur County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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.

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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.

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

SB 293. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to regulate the assessment, levy and collection of ad valorem taxes for the support of public schools in certain municipalities; to provide procedures connected therewith; to limit the millage rate; to provide for revenues to be paid to the city and remitted to the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 428. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 33,527 and not more than 34,513 according to the U.S.Decennial Census of 1970, and in all municipalities in such counties, wherein the sale of alcoholic beverages, dis tilled 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.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

SB 439. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certein residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed, aproved Mar. 16,1966, as amended, so as to clarify the definition of "Rate of Charge"; to change the penalties for violations of the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 441. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 100-1, relating to State Depositories, as amended, so as to change the frequency of meetings of the State Depository Board from at least once every ninety days; to change certain titles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 468. By: Senators Robinson of the 27th and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the extradition and attendance of witnesses; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the summoning of witnesses in this State to testify in another state; to provide for the summoning of witnesses in another state to testify in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 470. By: Senators Sutton of the 9th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955, so as to change the provisions relative to penalties for violations of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

Representative McDonald of the 12th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 1417. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of laffic signals and indicators, as amended by an Act approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 496), so as to prohibit school buses from turning right on red lights; and for other purposes.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Rudolph Y Johnson, W.R. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 91, nays 44.

The motion prevailed and the House reconsidered its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1417.
Representative Felton of the 22nd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

HB 1471. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Carnes of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing certain minimum standards prerequi site to the original incorporation of a municipality; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and HB 1471 was withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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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 managernent 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 Manage ment 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the management of the utilization of Administrative space by the vari ous agencies of the State Government; to provide for a short title; to provide for defini tions; to provide for certain powers and duties of the Department of Administrative Ser vices and for the Commissioner of said Department; to provide for standards for space utilization; to provide that State agencies shall make application for certain space requirements; to create the advisory board on space management and provide for its duties; to provide for certain budgetary requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the employment of personnel; to provide for a liberal construction of this Act; to provide that the Department shall not be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date for the repeal of a portion of a specific Act; 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 "State Space Management Act of 1976".
Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words or terms shall have the meanings hereinafter provided:
(a) "State agency" means any department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency within the State Government, by whatever name designated.
(b) "Administrative space" means any and all space located in, within, or on improved property utilized by a State agency for office, storage, and special purposes when such space is utilized by officials or employees of the State agency in delivering the ser vices for which the State agency is responsible for providing. The term does not include the space within, or on, the following properties:
(1) The State Capitol. The space utilization of the State Capitol shall be as now or as hereafter provided by law.
(2) The Executive Center, (Governor's Mansion). The space utilization of the Executive Center (Governor's Mansion) shall be as now or as hereafter provided by law.
(3) Space utilized by the legislative and judicial branches of the State Govern ment. The utilization of space by those branches of the State Government shall be as now or as hereafter provided by law.
(4) Space in buildings located on, or used in direct support of, any institution of higher education under the custody, management, control, or supervision, (herein after for convenience in this Act referred to as jurisdiction) of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
(5) Space in buildings located on and/or used in direct support of any Game pre serve, wildlife refuge, or fish hatchery under the jurisdiction of the Game and Fish Division of the State Department of Natural Resources.
(6) Space in buildings located on and/or used in direct support of any part of the system of State Parks and Historic sites under the jurisdiction of the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites of the State Department of Natural Resources.

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(7) Space in buildings used in direct support of the construction and maintenance of the State Highway System, (i.e., maintenance barns, equipment sheds and district offices) under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation.
(8) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any prison or penal institution under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Corrections/Offender Rehabilitation.
(9) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any State Patrol Post under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Public Safety.
(10) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any Farmer's Market under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Agriculture.
(11) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any hospital, reha bilitation center, school for the handicapped and other mental or physical health care institution under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Human Resources.
(12) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any Forestry Unit under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Forestry Commission.
(13) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of vocational edu cation schools, Schools for the Deaf, and the Educational Television Network under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education.
(14) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of any Welcome Center and rest station under the jurisdiction of the Tourist Division of the State Bureau of Industry and Trade.
(15) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of armories or other military installations under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Defense.
(16) Any real properties under the jurisdiction of the State Properties Commis sion. (c) "Department" means the State Department of Administrative Services. (d) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services.
Section 3. Administrative Space Management, (a) The Department is hereby given the authority and charged with the duty of managing the utilization of adminstrative space by all State agencies. Such management shall include the authority to assign and reassign administrative space to State agencies based on the needs of such agencies as determined by standards for administrative space utilization promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to Section 4 of this Act.
(b) The management of the utilization of administrative space by the Department shall include administrative space now or hereafter rented or leased by a State agency from the Georgia Building Authority or from any other public or private person, firm or corporation. Hereafter, when it becomes necessary to rent or lease administrative space, such space shall be rented or leased by the Department and assigned to the State agency or agencies requiring such space.
(c) If the Department reassigns all or any portion of any administrative space which is leased or rented by one State agency to another State agency, the State agency to which such administrative space is reassigned shall pay to the Department rental charges, as determined by the Department, for the utilization of such space, and the Department shall, in turn, use such rental charges so paid for the purpose of paying, or partially paying, as the case may be, the rent or lease payments due the lessor of such administhatve space in accordance with the terms of the lease or rent conthact existing at the time of the reassignment of such administrative space. Any such payments to a lessor by the Department shall be on behalf of the State agency which is the lessee of the administra tive space reassigned as provided herein.
(d) The management of the utilization of administrative space given to the Depart ment by this Act shall not be construed to impair the obligation of any contract heretofore executed between any State agency and the Georgia Building Authority or between any
State agency and any other public or private person, firm or corporation, and the powers given to the Department by this Act shall not be implemented or carried out in such
a manner as to impair the obligation of any such contract.

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Section 4. Standards for Space Utilization, (a) The Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to develop and promulgate standards governing the utilization of administrative space by all State agencies. Such standards shall be uniformly applied to all State agencies, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) hereof, but such stan dards shall recognize and provide for different types of administrative space required by the various State agencies and the different types of administrative space that may be required by a single State agency.
(b) The standards required by subsection (a) hereof shall be developed by and become effective on January 1, 1977. After said date, the Department shall be authorized to begin reassignment of administrative space to the various State agencies in order to bring the utilization of administrative space into conformity with such standards. Between July 1, 1976, and January 1, 1977, no administrative space being utilized on July 1, 1976, shall be reassigned by the Department, but any additional administrative space required by a State agency between said dates shall be approved by and obteined through the Department. After January 1, 1977, the Commissioner shall be authorized to grant exceptions to the standards governing the utilization of administrative space when the reassignment of such space would involve unnecessary expenses or the disrup tion of services being provided by a State agency, but the Commissioner shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the granting of such exceptions, and such rules and regulations shall be uniformly applied by the Commissioner to all State agen cies requesting an exception to such standards.
Section 5. State Agencies to Apply to Department for Administrative Space. At any time on and after January 1, 1977, any State agency requiring any administrative space shall apply therefor to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department for such purpose, and the Department shall assign such space to the agency in conformity with the standards governing the utilization of administrative space promulgated pur suant to Section 4 of this Act.
Section 6. Advisory Board on Space Management, (a) Effective January 1, 1977, the Advisory Board on Space Management shall be created. The Board shall consist of five members: The Secretary of State, Chairman; the State Auditor; the Attorney General; the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture; and the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services.
(b) The Board shall meet on the call of the Chairman, for the purpose of reviewing formally submitted disagreements by affected agency heads concerning Departmentdirected space assignments and/or reassignments. Such formal submissions shall consist of a fully documented case history supporting the agency's disagreement, shall be signed by the agency head, and shall be forwarded to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall refer such formal submissions to the Chairman on a timely basis. Following a thorough review, and after reaching a majority opinion, the Board shall make recommendations to the Governor as to the disposition of the disagreement.
Section 7. Commissioner Authorized to Provide Budgetary Requirements. The Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations governing budgetary requirements for administrative space utilized by State agencies whereby such agencies shall be accountable in the budgetary process for administrative space assigned to and utilized by them. Such budgetary requirements may provide for the payment of rent to the Department by State agencies or may otherwise provide proce dures for the assessment of rent charges for administrative space utilized by State agen cies or any combination of the foregoing.
Section 8. Rules and Regulations. In addition to the standards and rules and regu lations specifically provided for by this Act, the Commissioner is hereby authorized to adopt such other rules and regulations as may be required to carry out the provisions of this Act efficiently and effectively.
Section 9. Employment of Personnel. The Commissioner shall be authorized to employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act effec tively.

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Section 10. Construction. This Act shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes and the intent of the General Assembly.
Section 11. Not Subject to Administrative Procedure Act. The Department shall not be subject to the provisions of the Act known as the "Georgia Administrative Proce dure Act", approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended, or as it may hereafter be amended.
Section 12. Specific Law Repealed. Effective July 1, 1976, item D of Section 2 of an Act approved March 29, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 503, 506), entitled Supervisor of Purchases, which item D reads "To rent or lease all grounds, buildings, offices, or other space required by any department, institution or agency of the State government: Pro vided, this shall not include temporary quarters for State Highway field forces or convict camps, or temporary places for storage for road materials" is hereby specifically repealed.
Section 13. General Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Jones of the 126th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 659 as follows:
By striking the colon where it appears immediately following the word "properties" in line 9 on page 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "; provided, however, such space was not acquired and will not hereafter be acquired by a rental agreement or arrangement, the initial term of which is for a period of five years or less:"
By striking the word "or" where it appears in line 22 on page 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "and".
B"/yors"t.riking from line 28 on page 2 the following:
B"/yors"t.riking from line 33 on page 2 the following:

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D,H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.

Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.

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Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y.Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, U.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.

Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.

Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Ratney, H. Y Randall, W.C.

Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 162, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HR 503-1340. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Georgia-Pacific Corporation, a Georgia corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County, Georgia, for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement of berthing, docking and storage facilities and improvements, including a conveyor system-loading tower, and for navigational dredging, to be used in connection with the receiving, storage and IHansshipment of various products, including wood chips, to be built, over, under, across or through such State-owned or claimed properties; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, a Georgia corporation, is the owner in fee simple of a tract of land on Hutchinson Island in the Savannah River in Chatham County, Georgia, on which it proposes to construct and maintain a receiving, storing and loading facility, in connection with which it intends to receive, store and dispatch water-borne cargoes, thereby requiring berthing, docking, storage and loading facilities and improve ments, including breasting dolphins, a pier, a conveyor system, and a loading tower and catwalk; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the proposed facilities is to be located adjacent to the prop erty of Georgia-Pacific Corporation on certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia, in Chatham County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Georgia-Pacific Corporation has applied for the requisite permits from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for the construction and maintenance of the proposed facilities; and
WHEREAS, except as provided by legislative act, the State of Georgia may grant only a revocable license for the construction and maintenance of such improvements and facilities under, over, through or across State-owned properties, for any term exceeding one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed as beneficial for the State of Georgia for such facilities

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to be established, and the State of Georgia is willing to grant and convey an irrevocable easement in consideration of the monetary sum specified herein and for the further con sideration of the easement containing such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that for and in consideration of the premises and the payment into the general treasury of the State of Georgia the sum of $1,000.00, the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to convey to GeorgiaPacific Corporation, a Georgia corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement for the term of seventy-five (75) years with the right and privilege for itself, its successors and assigns, to use, occupy, employ and enjoy for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and replacing, berthing, docking, storage and loading facilities and improvements, including breasting dolphins, a pier, a conveyor system, and a loading tower and catwalk, and all facilities and improvements that shall be reasonably for or in connection therewith, and of dredging the river bottom for navigational purposes, across, under, over and through the bed or bottom of the Savannah River, and the intertidal area on the north bank thereof, hereinafter more fully described, subject always to their initial and continuing compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to the subject matter hereof and to the properties affected hereby and subject always to the use and enjoyment by the public of any streams involved herein, the property subject to said easement being more particularly described as follows:
ALL that portion of river bottom and inter-tidal land situate, lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, and being described as follows: Beginning at a point on Hutchinson Island designated as X = 829,389.71' Y = 763,127.94' according to the Georgia State Plane Grid System, East Zone, running thence North 637'05" East 318.97 feet to a concrete monument located on the boundary line between the property of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and property now or formerly of Diamond Manufac turing Company; thence South 4352'15" West 255 feet, more or less, to the mean high water line or mark of the Savannah River and the POINT OF BEGINNING: from said point of beginning running thence along said mean high water line or mark in a southeasterly direction a distance of 2,071 feet, more or less, to a point where the common boundary line between the property of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and the Planters Canal intersects said mean high water line or mark; thence South 3052'15" West along said common boundary line as extended 241 feet, more or less, to the north edge of the channel of the Savannah River (as now designated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers); running thence in a northwesterly direction along the north edge of the channel of the Savannah River (as now designated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engi neers) 2,115 feet, more or less, to a point located South 4352'l5" West 239 feet, more or less, from the point of beginning; thence North 4352'15" East a distance of 239 feet, more or less, along the common boundary line between the property of GeorgiaPacific Corporation and property now or formerly of Diamond Manufacturing Company, as extended, to the point of beginning.
ALL as will more fully appear by reference to that certain plat of said property dated July 10, 1975 made by Hussey, Gay & Bell, Consulting Engineers, for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, a copy of which is in the files of the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, and to which reference is hereby expressly made.
It is recognized that the exact location of the high water line or mark of the Savannah River fluctuates with the tide, and may vary from the aforesaid plat, however it is the intention of the foregoing description to include, during the period for which the easement is granted, all land between said high water line or mark (adjacent to the said lands of Georgia-Pacific Corporation), wherever its exact location, and the north edge of the channel of the Savannah River, wherever its exact location.
The right to dredge the river bottom within the easement area shall, within the scope of the permits heretofore or hereafter granted by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, be for the purpose only of improving navigation.
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 122, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Committee on Retirement and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Com munity Affairs - Local Legislation:

HB 1481. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Mar. 31, 1972 relating to the protection of pension rights of employees of certain counties and cities; providing that when an employee shall change his employ ment, he shall receive credit for pension purposes for all years of service which may have accrued to him while in the service of his former employer; and for other purposes.

HB 1482. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the U.S. census of 1920, shall furnish aid, relief and pensions to members of paid fire departments now in active service, and whose names are on the payroll of such department and to future members; and for other purposes.

HB 1483. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more according to U.S. Census of 1920; requiring the furnishing of pensions to all officers and employees of such cities who have served for 25 years, now in active service, whose names are on the payroll of the city, and to future members as specified; and for other purposes.

HB 1484. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Aug. 20, 1927, as amended, providing that cities having a population of more than 300,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act and the several Acts amenda tory thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 1504. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide a limitation upon prior service credit for active full-time military duty under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 1505. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide deferred pension benefits to those persons leaving the employment of said Board of Education after completing ten years of active service and upon subsequently attaining the age of 65 years; and for other purposes.

HB 1506. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for

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other purposes", approved Feb. 2, 1945, as amended, so as to change the for mula for computation of the amount of retirement benefits; and for other pur poses.

HB 1507. By: Representatives Greer and Games of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide for an adjustment of retire ment or pension benefits for certain teachers and employees and retired per sons based upon changes in the cost of living; and for other purposes.

HB 1508. By: Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide that teachers and employees with 30 years of service may retire upon attaining 55 years of age; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 540-1479. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Pierpont-Corbett Box Company, Inc., a Georgia corpora tion, its successors and assigns, an irrevocable easement for a term of years over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County, Georgia, for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of berthing, docking and storage facilities and improvements, including conveyor systems and loading and unloading towers, and for navigational dredg ing, to be used in connection with the receiving, storage, loading and unloading of various water-borne products, to be built, over, under, across or through such State-owned or claimed properties; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Pierpont-Corbett Box Company, Inc., a Georgia corporation, is the owner in part and tenant in part (owner: Savannah Port Authority) of a tract of land on the Savannah River in Chatham County, Georgia, on which it proposes to construct and main tain a receiving, storing and loading-unloading facility, and in connection with which it intends to receive, store and dispatch water-borne cargoes, thereby requiring berthing, docking, storage and loading-unloading facilities and improvements, including breasting dolphins, piers, warehouses, conveyor systems and loading-unloading towers; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the proposed facilities are to be located adjacent to the said property owned or rented by Pierpont-Corbett Box Company, Inc., on certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia, in Chatham County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, except as provided by legislative act, the State of Georgia may grant only a revocable license for the construction and maintenance of such improvements and facilities under, over, through or across State-owned properties, for any term exceeding one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed as beneficial for the State of Georgia for such facilities to be established, and the State of Georgia is willing to grant and convey an irrevocable easement for a term of years in consideration of the monetary sum specified herein and for the further consideration of the easement containing such terms and conditions as the Governor shall determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia;

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WHEREAS, by House Resolution No. 234-930 (No. 59) adopted by the General Assembly of the 1973 Regular Session and approved by the Governor on April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 1445-1448), the heretofore existing State Properties Control Commis sion was authorized to license a portion of the following described property to Georgia Marine Warehouse Company for similar uses and purposes to those described above, however, the license agreement prepared pursuant thereto has never been executed and the proposed Grantee therein no longer has an interest in the adjacent property now owned and/or rented by Pierpont-Corbett Box Company, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that for and in consideration of the premises and the payment into the general treasury of the State of Georgia the sum of $1,000.00, the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to grant to Pierpont-Corbett Box Company, Inc., a Georgia corporation, its successors and assigns, an irrevocable easement for the term of seventy-five (75) years to use, occupy, employ and enjoy for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and replacing berthing, docking, storage and loading-unloading facilities and improvements, including breasting dolphins, piers, warehouses, conveyor systems, and loading-unloading towers, and all facilities and improvements that shall be reasonably necessary in connection therewith, and of dredging the river bottom for navigational purposes, across, under, over and through the bed or bottom of the Savannah River, and the inter-tidal area of the south bank thereof, hereinafter more fully described, subject always to their initial and continuing compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to the subject matter hereof and to the properties affected hereby and subject always to the use and enjoyment by the public of any streams involved herein, the property subject to said easement being more particularly described as follows:
"ALL that portion of river bottom and inter-tidal land situate, lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, and being described as follows: Beginning at a point known as Triangular Station 'ACAN' (X=825,459.42' Y=765,717.66' according to the Georgia State Plane Grid System, East Zone), running thence South 3936' East 82.03 feet to the point where the boundary line between the property of Savannah Port Authority (rented to Pierpont-Corbett Box Co.) and property now or formerly of Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. intersects the bluff line and approximate mean high water line of the Savannah River and being the POINT OF BEGINNING; from said point of beginning thence in a general northwesterly direction along said bluff line and approximate mean high water line 985 feet, more or less, to a point where the common boundary line between the property of Pierpont-Corbett Box Co. and property now or formerly of Union Bag & Paper Corp. intersects said bluff line and approximate mean high water line; thence north 4817'10" East 123.60 feet to the harbour line of the Savannah River; continuing thence North 4817'10" East 245 feet, more or less, to the channel line of the Savannah River; thence in a general southeasterly direction along the channel line of the Savannah River 844 feet, more or less, to a point located where the extended aforesaid common boundary line between the property of Savannah Port Authority (rented to Pierpont-Corbett Box Co.) and property now or formerly of Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. extended northeasterly intersects said channel line; thence south 2954'40" West 170 feet, more or less, to the harbour line of the Savannah River; con tinuing thence south 2954'40"West 61.28 feet to the point of beginning.
ALL as will more fully appear by reference to that certain plat of said property dated January 16, 1976, made by Hussey, Gay & Bell, Consulting Engineers, for PierpontCorbett Box Co., a copy of which is in the files of the Commission of the Department of Natural Resources and to which reference is hereby expressly made."
It is recognized that the exact location of the high water line or mark of the Savannah River fluctuates with the tide, and may vary from the aforesaid plat; however, it is the intention of the foregoing description to include, during the period for which the easement was granted, all land between said high water line or mark (adjacent to the said lands owned or rented by Pierpont-Corbett Box Co., its successors and assigns), wherever its exact location, and the south channel line of the Savannah River, wherever its exact loca tion.

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The right to dredge the river bottom within the easement area shall, within the scope of the permits heretofore or hereafter granted by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, be for the purpose only of improving navigation.
The grant of easement hereunder shall be embodied in a written agreement in which the State Properties Commission may insert such other and further conditions as it shall consider to be necessary and proper in the public's trust.

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 119, nays 0.

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

SB 53. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to prohibit the obtaining of or attempt to obtain certain settlements, releases or statements from certain injured per sons; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y-Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 122, nays 15. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

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.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate County and Urban Affairs Committee offers to amend H. B. 1092 as follows:
By adding following the word "receives" on line 14 of page 38, the following: ", as determined by the city council,".

Representative Collins of the 144th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1092.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 1092 was agreed to.

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.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate Committee on County and Urban Affairs offers to amend H. B. 1004 as follows:
By striking from line 22 of page 7, from line 3 of page 21, from line 5 of page 23, from line 18 of page 23, from line 23 of page 23, from line 25 of page 23, from line 27 of page 23, from line 31 of page 23, from line 1 of page 24, from line 6 of page 24, from line 26 of page 24, from line 29 of page 24, from line 32 of page 24, from line 3 of page 25, from line 11 of page 25, from line 23 of page 25, and from line 30 of page 25, the following: "mayor's court", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "recorder's court". B"My asytroirk'sin",g from line 19 of page 22, and from line 20 of page 22, the following:
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Recorder's". By striking from line 4 of page 23 the following: "The mayor shall serve", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The City Council shall appoint a person to serve". By adding, on line 5 of page 23, following the word "and", the following: "such judge". By striking from line 12 of page 15 the following: "amy",
a"mndayin".serting in lieu thereof the following:

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B"ay",striking from line 27 of page 16 the following:
"aantd".inserting in lieu thereof the following:
By striking from line 23 of page 36 the following: "May 1, 1975", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "May 1, 1976".

Representative Matthews of the 145th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1004.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 1004 was 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 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 nutritional evaluation of students in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act requiring the State Department of Human Resources (formerly Department of Public Health), in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations providing for eye, ear and dental examinations for stu dents in the public schools of this State, approved March 10, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 214), so as to promulgate rules and regulations providing for a nutritional screening of students in the public schools of this State; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act requiring the State Department of Human Resources (formerly Department of Public Health), in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promulgate rules and regulations providing for eye, ear and dental examinations for stu dents in the public schools of this State, approved March 10, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 214), 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. The State Department of Public Health Human Resources is hereby authorized and directed, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, to promul gate rules and regulations to provide for a nutritional screening and eye, ear and dental examinations for each student entering the first grade in the public schools of this State and at such other times as such rules and regulations shall provide. Such rules and regulations shall provide procedures for local boards of health to provide for such examinations and screenings and for the issuance of a certificate to the parent or par-

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ents of children entering the first grade indicating that such examinations and screen ings have been made and such certificates shall be Isrned in to the school officials at the time of enrollment. Such rules and regulations shall further provide that the examinations and screenings required herein may be made by private practitioners and authorize the certification provided for herein by such private practitioners."
Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective September 1,1978.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted.

Representatives Dean of the 29th and Hill of the 127th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 718 by adding at the end of line 14, page 2, the words "provided federal matching funds consisting of at least thirty percent of the total cost are available."

An amendment, offered by Representative Johnson of the 72nd, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

Representative McKinney of the 35th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Hill and Dean amendment.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
N Johnson. W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 56, nays 86. The motion to reconsider the adoption of the Hill and Dean amendment was lost.

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The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Adams, G.D.,.Ir. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 93, nays 58.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
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 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 Resources in the area of noise pollution regulation; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read.
A BILL
To prohibit noise pollution in Georgia; to provide a short title; to amend Code Title 88, known as the "Georgia Health Code," as amended, so as to add a new Code Chapter; to provide definitions; to provide for studies, recommendations, and assistance by the

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Department of Human Resources in the area of noise pollution regulation; to provide for a report to the General Assembly by the Department; to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, November-December Session, p. 556), as amended, so as to exempt certain motor vehicles from the requirement that motor vehicles be equipped with a muffler; to prohibit muffler cut-outs, by-passes, or similar devices; to prohibit certain modifications of exhaust ms; to specify maximum vehicle noise emission levels; to adopt certain existng fed eral noise standards; to provide exceptions; to provide for measurement of vehicle noise emissions; to provide for administrative procedures; to provide for the enforcement of vehicle noise emission standards; to provide penalties; to provide for requiring compliance with vehicle noise emission standards; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "The Georgia Noise Pollution Control Act of 1976."
Section 2. Code Title 88, known as the "Georgia Health Code," as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 88-32, to read as follows:
"88-32 NOISE POLLUTION 88-3201. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: (a) 'ANSI' means the American National Standards Institute or its successor. (b) 'dBA' means the A-weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of meter ing characteristics and the A-weighting network specified in American National Standards Institute publication ANSI S1.4 1971, Sound Level Meters. (c) 'Decibel' or '(dB)' means 10 logarithm to the base 10 of a ratio of power-like quantities. (d) 'Noise pollution' means sound which is potentially harmful to human health or welfare, or to property, or which interferes unreasonably with the enjoyment of prop erty. (e) 'Sound (Acoustic) pressure' means the instantaneous sound pressure at a point which is the incremental change from the static pressure at a given instant caused by the presence of a sound wave. (f) 'Sound pressure level in decibels' means 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the effective (root-mean square) sound pressure to a standard reference pressure. The standard reference pressure is 20 micro-pascals (one pascal equals one newton per square meter).
88-3202. Studies, Recommendations and Assistance, (a) The Department of Human Resources may provide technical assistance in the enforcement of noise pollu tion laws and in the elimination of noise pollution. Such assistance may include the following:
(1) technical assistance to the Department of Public Safety and other State and local law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of vehicle noise emission laws; (2) technical assistance to the State and to local governments in comprehensive land use planning to reduce the effects of noise pollution; and (3) technical assistance to the State and its agencies and local governments and their agencies in preparing specifications regarding noise emissions, (b) The Department shall conduct a study of noise pollution in this State and shall present to the General Assembly at its regular 1977 Session a report containing the following: (1) data relating to the effect of noise pollution on human health and welfare; and (2) recommended legislation, to the extent feasible, to further control noise pollu tion."

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Section 3. An Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic On Highways," approved January 11, 1954 (Ga. Laws 1953, November-December Session, p. 556), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 117 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:
"(a) Every motor vehicle, except farm tractora related machinery, trucks engaged in hauling basic forest products, granite trucks operating from quarry to finishing plant, and trucks hauling kaolin, shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke. ; ae4 e No person shall ^use operate a motor vehicle with a muffler or exhaust system equipped with a muffler cut-out, by-pass, or similar device upon a motor vehicle upon a highway."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by adding following Section 117A a new Section, to be designated Section 117B, to read as follows:
"Section 117B. Vehicle Noise Emissions, (a) No person shall operate a motor vehi cle with a modified exhaust system which amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle, above that emitted by the motor of such vehicle with the originally installed exhaust system. No vehicle with an originally installed exhaust system shall exceed the following noise limits:
(1) 76 dBA at speeds of 35 miles per hour or less and 82 dBA at speeds greater than 35 miles per hour for any motor vehicle and any combination of vehicles towed by such motor vehicle other than motor vehicles with a 'Gross Vehicle Weight Rating' (GVWR) or a 'Gross Combination Weight Rating' (GCWR) of over 10,000 pounds.
(2) 82 dBA at speeds of 35 miles per hour or less and 86 dBA at speeds greater than 35 miles per hour for any motorcycle.
(3) Sirens or other warning devices in use on emergency vehicles are excluded from the noise levels regulated by this Act. (b) No person shall operate a motor vehicle with a 'Gross Vehicle Weight Rating' (GVWR) or a 'Gross Combination Weight Rating' (GCWR) in excess of 10,000 pounds which exceeds the sound levels specified in Part 202 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations on October 29, 1974 [39 Federal Register p. 38208]. (c) The noise limits established in subsection (a) shall be based on a pass-by test conducted at a distance of 50 feet from the center of the lane of travel within the speed limit specified in this Section. The Department of Human Resources may provide for measuring at distances closer than 50 feet from the center of the lane of travel. In such a case, a measurement methodology shall be developed so as to provide for mea surements equivalent to the noise limit established at 50 feet. The Department of Human Resources may develop a stationary run-up test in order to provide for mea surements equivalent to the noise limit established at 50 feet by the pass-by test referred to in this Section. (d) The Department of Human Resources shall establish standard test procedures and instrumentation to be utilized for the enforcement of the noise limits established in subsections (a) and (b). No State, county or municipal law enforcement agency shall enforce the provisions of subsections (a) or (b) by either the pass-by test or the station ary run-up test until both the agency and its specific personnel assigned to such enforcement have been certified by the Department of Human Resources as qualified in the techniques of sound measurement; further, that such certification shall also require possession and use of sound-measuring equipment meeting specifications set down by the Department of Human Resources; further, that such certification shall not be valid permanently but shall be subject to renewal requirements as may be required by the Department of Human Resources. (e) Except as provided in subsection (d), State, county and municipal law enforce ment agencies shall enforce the provisions of subsections (a) and (b). Subject to the availability of general funds, the Georgia Department of Transportation shall also enforce the provisions of subsection (b). (f) In the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, the Department of Human Resources shall be subject to the provisions of the Georgia
Administratve Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as now or hereafter amended.

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(g) Any person who violates the provisions of subsections (a) or (b) of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $25. The law enforcement officer who issues the citation for violation of subsections (a) or (b) shall also issue a written notice to the driver of the motor vehicle requiring that the motor vehicle be brought into compliance with subsec tions (a) or (b) within thirty (30) days and such compliance certified to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Operation of such motor vehicle on the public roads after such thirty-day period without compliance with the provisions of subsections (a) or (b), upon a judicial determination, shall be a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, a person shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Section 5. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Except for Section 4, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 4 shall become effective July 1, 1976.
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The previous question was ordered.

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that HB 733 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

The motion was withdrawn.

Representative Burton of the 47th moved that HB 733 be recommitted for further study.

The motion was ruled out of order by the Speaker Pro Tem.

Representative Leggett of the 153rd moved that HB 733 be postponed indefinitely.

The motion was ruled out of order by the Speaker Pro Tem.

Representative Wall of the 61st moved that HB 733 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe NBaugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed

Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J. A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H.
Carlisle, J.

N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.

N Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

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Y Floyd, Leon
N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L.
N Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob

N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.

Y Linder, J N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.

N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R.

N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 17, nays 138.

The motion was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 733 by adding after the word "farm" on line 29, page 3, the following: "tractors and farm".

Representative Edwards of the 20th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 733 as follows: On page 3, line 30, after "machinery" insert "earth moving equipment".

Representative Burton of the 47th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 733 as follows: On page 4, line 2, delete the words "and annoying smoke" On page 4, delete lines 24 thru 26, and substitute the following: "82 dBA at speeds of 35 miles per hour or less, and at speeds greater than 35 miles per hour based on the date of manufacture as follows: Prior to 1970 a 92dBA maximum 1970-1973 an 88 dBA maximum 1974-1975 an 86 dBA maximum Newer than 1975 an 82 dBA maximum for any motorcycle." On page 4, eliminate Section 4(c) delete on line 12 the sentence in its entirety beginning with "The Department of Human Resources may develop a stationary run-up test in order....."

An amendment, offered by Representative Lucas of the 102nd, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Johnson of the 8th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 733 by adding on page 3, on line 31, following the word "products", the words "marble trucks,"

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Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 733 by deleting lines 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 on page 3.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty. H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F. Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben N Johnson. Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R,D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 24, nays 131.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.
Representative Burton of the 47th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional major ity to HB 733, by substitute, as amended.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock P.M.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.

Representative Leonard of the 3rd served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House, passed earlier this day:

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 nutritional evaluation of students in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.

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 1320. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-7, relating to indictments, presentments and accusations in general so as to provide that two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or accusation in certain circumstances; to pro vide for relief from prejudicial joinder; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee of the House moves to amend H. B. 1320 as follows: On line 25, page 1, by inserting a period after the word "plan" and by striking the words "or are of the same or similar character and not parts of a common scheme or plan." and by deleting Section 27-701.3 on page two in its entirety.

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:

Y Adams, G.D. Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill

Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. YElliott.E.H.Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Holmes, Bob

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Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite 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 was called on HB 1320, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
HB 1316. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-3307, relating to the licensing and permissible activities of international banking corporations, so as to encourage inter national banking corporations to make loans in this 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell.J.
Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.

Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F. Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.

Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Rudolph Y Johnson, W.R. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.

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Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. YRainey, H. Randall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
YRoss, BenB.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R.

Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A. W. YTolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 128, nays 2.

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

Representative Jordan of the 58th wished to have the Journal record that he abstained from voting on the passage of HB 1316 pursuant to Rule 195.

HB 1291. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to provide that pecans falling from trees grown on private property onto public road, street or highway rights-ofway shall be the property of the owner of such trees during the harvesting
season; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Committee on Agriculture moves to amend H. B. 1291 as follows:
By inserting in the title in line 14 on page 1 between the word and semicolon "abandoned;" and the word "to" the following: "to provide for the construction of this Act;". By redesignating Sections 4 and 5 as Sections 5 and 6, respectively, and by adding a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. The provisions of this Act shall not be construed to prohibit employees of the State Department of Transportation or the employees of a county or munici pality from engaging in normal activities of maintenance on the rights-of-way of public roads, streets or highways. Nor shall the provisions of this Act be construed to grant the owner of any pecan trees the right to harvest pecans from the rightof-way of any Interstate or other limited access highway."

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.

Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.

Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.

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737

Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.

McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.

N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 135, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
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 municipal 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.
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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F,I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.

Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. NElliott, E.H.,Jr, Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.

NGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E,A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, H. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb

Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas. D.E. Y Mann. C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.

738

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Sheats, S.
YSigman, B. NSizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. YTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.

Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 79, nays 58.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Ham of the 80th 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 541.
HB 1301. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, and Shanahan of the 7th: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-1401, relating to powers of a trust company to act as fiduciary and in other representative capacities, so as to provide that every bank, building and loan association, and credit union operating pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Institutions Code of Ga. shall possess all of the rights, privileges, powers and responsibilities conferred upon trust compa nies; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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

HB 1304. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-1305 relating to acceptances, so as to change the time within which the acceptance of drafts shall be permitted; 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 96, nays 1.

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

HB 1433. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Nix of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, Sams of the 90th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-407 relating to recording deeds, mortgages, bonds for title or other registrable instruments in one county when the execution is before an officer of another county without jurisdiction, so as to provide for a definition; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976

739

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 1269. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Harden of the 154th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act, approved March 26, 1974, as amended, so as to pro vide for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America by students in the public schools of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Education moves to amend H. B. 1269 as follows:
By striking from line 8 of page 1, the following: "to provide for penalties;". By inserting, following the word "shall", on line 19 of page 1, the following: "be afforded the opportunity to". By striking from lines 21 through 23 of page 1, the following: ", provided that students who are not citizens of the United States shall not be required to recite said Pledge of Allegiance.". By striking from lines 23 and 24 of page 1, the following: "the principal of each public school", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "each local board of education". By striking the sentence on lines 1 through 6 of page 2, in its entirety.
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 118, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1339. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th, Coleman of the 118th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act permitting driv ers' licenses to be deposited as bail on arrest for certain traffic offenses, approved April 13, 1973 so as to allow the use of drivers' licenses as bail in arrests for violation of certain traffic laws, except those in which a license may be suspended by the Commissioner of Public Safety for a first offense; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1.

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

740

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

Committee on Special Judiciary moves to amend Senate Bill 198:
by striking the language on Page 1, lines 2 and 3 "so as to change the penalty provisions relative to theft of services;" Striking Section 1 thereof; striking on Page 2, line 12, the language "Said Code Chapter is further" and substituting in lieu of said language the following: "Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, as amended, is hereby" and by then renum bering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 1 and 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 99, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1402. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchinson of the 135th: A BILL to provide for the issuance of consular corps license plates free of charge; to provide for a short title; to provide for the year in which issuance of such plates shall begin; 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. "
Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.

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741

Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

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

HB 1403. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchison of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 68), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to bonds; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A. W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th stated that they had been called

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from the floor of the House when the roll call was ordered on the passage of HB 1403, but wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 333), as amended, creating the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses and regulating the prac tice 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; to provide the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses shall issue a temporary license to appli cants for registration pending the next meeting of said Board; 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 approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 333), as amended, creating the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses and regulating the prac tice of practical nursing, is hereby amended, by striking Section 2 of said Act, relating to qualifications for licensure, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. No person shall engagein the practice as a licensed practical nurse without obtaining a license as hereinafter provided. All applicants for a license to practice as a practical nurse shall make application to the Joint Secretary of the State Examining Boards. An applicant for such license shall submit to the Board of Practical Nurses Examiners of Georgia written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant is at least 17 years of age, is of good moral character, is in good physical and mental health, has completed at least two years in high school or the equivalent thereof which is satis factory to the Board, and has successfully completed the course of training for practical nurses approved by the Board. Provided, however, that the Joint Secretary, State Exam ining Boards, shall issue a temporary license to applicants for licensure by examination pursuant to Section 3 of this Act, or to applicants for licensure without examination, pursuant to Section 5 of this Act. In the case of applicants for licensure without exami nation, such temporary licenses shall be valid until the Board of Practical Nurse Exam iners has processed the temporary license holder's application and has taken official action upon such application. No person issued a temporary license shall be eligible to receive a second temporary license. The Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses of Georgia may adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to regu late the issuance of temporary licenses, to insure the competence of all persons practic ing under such licenses, and to protect the public from the practice of nursing by per sons unqualified under the terms and provisions of 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 following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Russell of the 64th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 162 by striking on line 1, page 2 the numerals "17" and by inserting the numerals "18" therefor.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Holmes of the 39th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Harrison of the 20th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 162 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Nothing in this Bill shall affect practical nurses now having licenses."; and by renumbering the remaining Sections accordingly.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russetl, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HB 1337. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, McCollum of the 134th, Wood of the 9th, Leonard of the 3rd, Bargeron of the 83rd, Tolbert of the 56th, Taggart of the 125th, and Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to

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provide that in cases in which a person is convicted of knowingly operating or knowingly authorizing another to operate, a motor vehicle without effective insurance thereon, the Department of Public Safety shall send a notification to such person that the Department has been informed of the fact of such con viction; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Games, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F. Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. YWood.J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Logan of the 62nd served notce that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate passed earlier this day:

SB 53. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to prohibit the obtaining of or attempt to obtain certain settlements, releases or statements from certain injured per sons; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 601. By Representatives Walker of the 115th, Foster of the 6th, Snow of the 1st and others:

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A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Honorable and Mrs. Bryant Culpepper; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Bryant Culpepper, the distinguished Representative from the 98th District, and his lovely wife, Jan, are the proud parents of a baby daughter born January 27, 1976; and
WHEREAS, they named their beautiful daughter Amy Caroline Culpepper; and
WHEREAS, Amy Caroline weighed 9 pounds and 12 ounces and was 21 inches long; and
WHEREAS, Representative Culpepper is one of the most respected and best-liked members of this Body; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that we recognize this happy occasion for Jan and Bryant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby heartily congratulate Honorable and Mrs. Bryant Culpepper on becoming the proud parents of Amy Caroline Culpepper on January 27,1976.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby wish Miss Amy Caroline Culpepper all the success and happiness in her future life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to thansmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Bryant Culpepper.

HR 602. By Representatives Buck of the 95th, Castleberry of the lllth, Murphy of the 18th and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Honorable J. Crawford Ware on the occasion of his birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable J. Crawford Ware of Hogansville, the astute gentleman from the 68th, celebrates his 61st birthday on February 2, 1976; and
WHEREAS, he is a past president of the Hogansville Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Hogansville Kiwanis Club, has been a member of the Troup County Democratic Executive Committee and the Hogansville City Board of Education, and is a member of the Troup County Forestry Board, the LaGrange State and National Real Estate Boards, the Georgia and National Associations of Independent Insurance Agents, the American Legion and the VFW; and
WHEREAS, his father, Rigdon Mims Ware, and his grandfather, James Britton Ware, both served in the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he is married to the former Gwynneth Mary Woodhouse, and they are the parents of four children; and
WHEREAS, Honorable J. Crawford Ware has served with distinction as a member of the House of Representatives continuously since 1961 and is one of the most outstand ing and respected members of this body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincerest congratulations are hereby extended to Honorable J. Crawford Ware on

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the occasion of his 61st birthday, and the members of this body hereby extend to him their very best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Honorable J. Crawford Ware.

HR 603. By Representatives Connell of the 87th, Calhoun of the 88th, Miles of the 86th and Dent of the 85th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Julian William Weltch; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Julian William Weltch recently retired as President of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Augusta after 20 years of outstanding service in that post; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weltch has been one of Augusta's most outstanding business and civic leaders for many years, and the people of Augusta are proud of his many accom plishments; and
WHEREAS, his outstanding leadership led First Federal Savings and Loan Associa tion from one office, sixteen employees and assets of $26 million when he assumed the Presidency in 1957 to seven branches, almost 100 employees and assets of $184 million upon his retirement; and
WHEREAS, his remarkable ability has long been recognized by his associates and the citizens of his community, because he has held many positions of high honor and trust during his productive career, including member and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Richmond County and President of the Georgia Savings and Loan League, the Augusta Exchange Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia-
Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend Mr. Julian William Weltch for his many years of outstanding accomplish ments on behalf of his community and his State.
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 Mr. Julian William Weltch.

HR 604. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Tucker of the 73rd and Ham of the 80th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. James Doyle Jones, Jr.; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, on December 10, 1975, the State of Georgia and Butts County lost one of their most beloved and outstanding citizens in the passing of Mr. James Doyle Jones, Jr., who was for over 30 years the editor of the Jackson Progress-Argus; and
WHEREAS, his personal editorial column "It's This Way" was among the most widely read and quoted in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he received many civic honors and was especially proud of having been chosen Butts County Man of the Year in 1972 by the Jackson Kiwanis Club because his father was a charter member of the club and his father, his brother and he had all served as presidents of that club; and
WHEREAS, he was a faithful member of the Jackson Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, Sunday School superintendent, deacon and teacher; and

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WHEREAS, he was extremely active in civic affairs as a member of the Butts County Democratic Executive Committee, the Butts County Selective Service Board, the Board of Managers of the Georgia Press Association, the Butts County Hospital Authority, the Butts County-Jackson Planning Commission, the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Griffin Elks Lodge and the Griffin Moose Lodge; and
WHEREAS, he was active in the business affairs of his community and served as a director of the Mclntosh State Bank; and
WHEREAS, he had outstanding academic credentials, having graduated from Jack son High School in 1933 and having graduated from the University of Georgia in 1937 with an A.B. Degree in Journalism; and
WHEREAS, he was a dedicated husband to his wife, Mrs. Martha Griffeth Jones.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby express their deepest and most sincere regrets at the passing of Mr. James Doyle Jones, Jr.
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 his widow, Mrs. Martha Griffeth Jones.

HR 605. By Representative Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Samuel E. Taylor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 1975, the State of Georgia and Barnesville lost one of their most active and dedicated public servants in the passing of Mr. Samuel E. Taylor; and
WHEREAS, he was Chief of Police of Barnesville for 22 years and in this capacity he made invaluable contributions to the citizens of Barnesville; and
WHEREAS, as Chief of Police of Barnesville, he provided the citizens of Barnesville with dedicated and tireless service; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this State and Barnesville have suffered a great loss in his passing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regrets at the pass ing of Mr. Samuel E. Taylor.

HR 606. By Representative Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Basil H. "Tubby" Usery; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Basil H. "Tubby" Usery was a dedicated public servant of the City of Barnesville for over ten years; and
WHEREAS, he did an outstanding job as Recreation Director of Barnesville from April 17, 1964, through October 1, 1966; and
WHEREAS, his work as Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation from October 1, 1966, through August 23, 1967, was of great benefit to the City of Barnesville; and

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WHEREAS, he provided tireless and unselfish service to the citizens of Barnesville as Police Chief from August 23, 1967, through October 6, 1975; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized for his outstanding service to Barnesville and to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Basil H. "Tubby" Usery for his outstanding service to the City of Barnesville and this State.
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 Mr. Basil H. "Tubby" Usery.

HR 607. By Representative Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. J. Herman Andrews; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. J. Herman Andrews has provided outstanding leadership as an elected official of the City of Barnesville; and
WHEREAS, he was elected as a city councilman on October 1, 1961, and remained in office until April 19, 1965, when he ran for election to the office of mayor; and
WHEREAS, he served as Mayor of Barnesville from May 4, 1965, until September 30, 1975; and
WHEREAS, his dedicated service to the citizens of Barnesville is a credit to him; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be commended for his outstanding service to the citizens of Barnesville and to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. J. Herman Andrews for his outstanding service to the citizens of Barnesville and 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 an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. J. Herman Andrews.

HR 608. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Katisue S. Herrington; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Herrington, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Shepherd of Route One, Rhine, Georgia, is a graduate of Telfair County High School and Georgia Southern College; and
WHEREAS, she is a social studies teacher at West Laurens Junior High School in Dublin, Georgia, and has taught in Georgia public schools for nine years and served as a staff consultant for a year; and
WHEREAS, she has won the Outstanding Teacher Recognition Regional Award from the Sears Roebuck Foundation and the State. Department of Education for outstanding leadership in social studies and has been presented several club appreciation certificates; and

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WHEREAS, she was recently chosen as Teacher of the Year at West Laurens Junior High School and was presented a plaque for such achievement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Katisue S. Herrington, the current Teacher of the Year at West Laurens Junior High School.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Katisue S. Herrington.

Leave of absence was granted to Representative Adams of the 79th this day due to the death of his mother-in-law.

Representative Connell of the 87th 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 3, 1976

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

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nix, K.
Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro,G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill
Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.

Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Whitmire, D. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Don Folsom, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Jackson, Georgia.

Representative Milford of the 13th, Vice 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

HB 1592. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" approved March 28, 1969 so as to provide for contracts between authorities creating peak shave facilities and other political subdivisions under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1593. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Menlo so as to change the corporate limits of the jurisdiction of the mayor and council of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1594. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dawson so as to reduce the maximum millage rate which may be levied annually for general purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1595. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing certain minimum standards prerequisite to the original incorporation of a municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1596. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Smith of the 42nd, Dover of the llth, Sams of the 90th, Wall of the 61st, Banks of the 104th, Sigman of the 74th, and others: A BILL to prohibit strikes by public employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain presumptions; to provide for penalties and disciplinary actions; to provide for injunctions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1597. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to credit for prior services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1598. By: Representatives Petro of the 46th, Burruss of the 21st, and McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to authorize the imposition of the death penalty for certain crimes against certain public officials and candidates for certain public offices; to amend Code Section 26-1302, relating to aggravated assault so as to author-

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ize the punishment of aggravated assault by death or life imprisonment under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1599. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, and Evans of the 99th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-3, relating to proceedings against tenants holding over and dispossessory warrants, as amended, so as to provide that the judge or clerk of the superior court or the judge or clerk of the State court, civil court, or small claims court or any justice of the peace may receive an oath to the facts to issue a dispossessory warrant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1600. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6913, relative to the duty of the boards of tax assessors to ascertain what property is subject to taxation and describing penalties for unreturned taxes, as amended, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1601. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to provide for the orderly transition of the law enforcement power of the several counties of this State upon the expiration of the term of office of the Sheriff and the taking of office of a newly elected Sheriff; to provide for a comprehensive training course for the Sheriffs of the several counties of this State who are newly elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1602. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" as amended so as to authorize the Governor to direct and implement such internal reorganization of the Department of Human Resources as he may find neces sary to improve the management and administration of the functions assigned to the Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1603. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1604. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the small claims court of Seminole County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change certain fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1605. 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 so as to change the compensation of said clerk; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1606. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abol ish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Seminole County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof a salary; to provide for the payment of the operating expenses of said office; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1607. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Glover of the 32nd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Ga., as amended, so as to provide that no increase in tuition or other fees fixed by the Board of Regents shall become effective until the expiration of a period of 60 days following the date on which the Board of Regents notifies the president of each unit of the University System of Ga. of the proposed increase in such tuition or fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 1608. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, as amended, so as to provide that a person commits criminal issuance of a bad check when he makes, draws, utters, or delivers a check, draft, or order for the payment of money on any bank or other depository in exchange for a present or past consideration or wages, knowing that it will not be honored by the drawee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1609. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of McDuffie County into the office of Tax Commissioner of McDuffie County so as to change the compensation provisions relative to the deputy and other personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1610. 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 for cost-of-living increases for the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Judge of the Probate Court of McDuffie County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1611. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing an Act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for McDuffie County and creating a three-member Board of Commissioners for McDuffie County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and mem bers of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1612. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Habersham County; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1613. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Foster of the 152nd, Matthews of the 145th, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for the State, any branch, depart ment, agency, board or commission of the State, any county, municipality, board of education, or other political subdivision, or any officer, agent or employee of any of the foregoing to purchase or authorize the purchase of beef under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1614. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Lane of the 81st, Rush of the 121st, Howard of the 19th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act which comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners; and for other pur-

Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 1615. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to provide certain counties with authority to adopt procedures for disposal of abandoned automobiles; to define terms; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1616. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: 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 the population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1617. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to provide for an investigator for the District Attorney of the Southern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the compensation and expenses of such investigator; to provide for the term of office, duties, powers and authority of the investigator; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1618. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Petro of the 46th, and Calhoun of the 88th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to medical practitioners, as amended, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the licensing of osteopaths; to change the penalty for the unlawful practice of medicine from a misdemeanor to a felony; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

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HB 1619. By: Representative Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", so as to change certain provisions relating to pupil transportation; to provide for the allotment of funds for the transportation of certain students; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1620. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Nessmith of the 82nd, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to provide for the regulation of professional soil classify ing; to provide for definitions; to provide for a State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers, and its members, powers, duties and authority; to provide for an advisory council and its members, powers, duties and author ity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 592-1620. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in Houston County in addition to the county seat, branch offices may be established by the governing authority of the county for the conduct of county business and by the board of education for the conduct of matters pertaining to education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 593-1620. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Hugh M. Toles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 594-1620. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Gen eral Assembly to provide by law for a merit system of civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Forsyth County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1621. By: Representatives Egan of the 25th, Adams of the 36th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Richardson of the 52nd, Jones of the 126th, and King of the 96th: A BILL to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to provide for a bracket system for the collection of certain local sales and use taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1622. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-305, relating to mandatory suspension of licenses, so as to provide that conviction for failure to stop, render aid, identify themselves, hit and run, or leaving the scene of an accident shall require the mandatory sus pension of a motor vehicle operator's license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 1623. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-308 relating to habitual violators, so as to provide that a conviction of a driver for failure to stop and identify himself or failure to render aid, or leave the scene of any accident in which he is involved which results in death, injury or any property damage shall be attributed toward clas sification of such driver as an habitual offender; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1624. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-313, relating to the surrender and return of the license, so as to provide that the revocations and suspensions provided for in said Title shall commence on the day that the individual receives actual knowledge or legal notice thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1625. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-213 relating to the expiration and renewal of licenses, so as to provide for the reexamination of holders of veterans' or honorary licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1626. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-202, relating to those persons who are exempt from having a driver's license, so as to provide exemptions to persons temporarily operating farm implements on highways of this State for farm purposes from having a license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1627. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-312, relating to the periods of suspension for drivers' licenses, so as to provide for periods for which a person's driver's license shall be sus pended upon conviction of certain crimes, accumulation of certain "points" or failure to submit to a chemical test; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1628. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Gammage of the 17th, and Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts Registration Act" so as to change certain definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1629. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Murphy of the 18th, Canty of the 38th, and Cole of the 6th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-14, relating to motor fuel taxes, and known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", as amended, so as to change certain exemption provisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1630. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, Murphy of the 18th, Ross of the 76th, Burruss of the 21st, Colwell of the 4th, Sizemore of the 136th, Harris of the 60th, Parrish of the 97th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to repeal certain

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requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1631. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1632. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Bacon County so as to change the residency requirements of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 595-1632. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, West and Johnson of the 72nd: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Clayton County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1633. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2904, relative to license to carry a pistol or revolver, so as to change the provisions relative to qualifications of applicants for a license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1634. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Parrish of the 97th: A BILL to amend the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act, approved Feb. 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360) as amended, so as to provide that the local option sales tax shall not apply to food for human consumption sold through coin-operated dispensing machines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 596-1634. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize and empower the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County, Ga., to license and regulate businesses and levy a license fee on businesses in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County and to other wise regulate and exercise police powers over businesses operated within the unincorporated areas of said County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1635. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2727, relating to fees of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to provide

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for the charging and collecting of mailing fees by the clerks of the superior courts in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 22,325 and not more than 22,330 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1636. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, approved Aug. 19, 1912, so as to provide for a change in the method and manner of dismissing employees in the interest of economy in the City of East Point; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1637. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, approved August 19, 1912, so as to provide for a change in the functions and duties of the mayor and council of the City of East Point; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1638. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with such nonpartisan election of judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1639. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Howard of the 19th, Snow of the 1st, Carnes of the 43rd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Egan of the 25th, and others: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to allow or require any person in his employment under 18 years of age to dispense, serve, sell, deliver or take orders for any alcoholic beverage; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1640. By: Representatives Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Russell of the 64th, Carrell of the 75th, Castleberry of the lllth, Hatcher of the 131st, Shanahan of the 7th, and others: A BILL to provide for the registra tion of income tax preparers; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 597-1640. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia, to the IMLAC Community Club, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 598-1640. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Bartow County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 599-1640. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, Snow of the 1st, Canty of the 38th, and Cole of the 6th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create and provide the membership of the Georgia Building Authority; to provide for the submis sion of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 600-1640. By: Representatives Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Librarian to furnish the Elbert County Law Library with certain books; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1641. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Collins of the 144th, Cole of the 6th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to create the Georgia Tax Court; to provide that the tax court shall be a court of record; to provide for jurisdiction, powers, duties, authority, practices and procedures of such court; to provide for service of papers and process; to provide for sub poenas, oaths and depositions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1642. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, King of the 96th, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Snow of the 1st, Glover of the 32nd, Clark of the 55th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Title 113, relating to wills, descent, and administration of estates, as amended, so as to amend Code Chapter 113-10, relating to distribution, advancements, and year's support; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1643. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, King of the 96th, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Snow of the 1st, Glover of the 32nd, Clark of the 55th, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Title 49, relating to guardians and wardships, as amended, so as to pro vide for natural guardians and their bond; to provide for appointment of testa mentary guardians by widows and widowers; to provide that a married woman or man may be guardians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1644. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: a bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices and duties of the tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Heard County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Heard County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1645. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compen sation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1646. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard 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 Judge of the Pro bate Court of Heard County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1647. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of Superior Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1648. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Hill of the 127th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value" so as to provide for additional requirements relative to the meaning of fair market value; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1649. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Chance of the 129th, Eraser of the 139th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Hill of the 127th, and Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization, as amended, so as to change the qualifications of alternate members of county boards of equalization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1650. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Brooks County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to funds for the feeding of prisoners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1651. By: Representative Harden of the 154th: A BILL to amend the "Jekyll IslandState Park Authority Act" to change the definition of "project"; to define the terms Condominium and Condominium unit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1652. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Grantville in the County of Coweta so as to create a recorder's court; to provide for the appointment of a recorder; to provide for the term of office, qualifications and compensation of the recorder; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 609-1652. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A RESOLUTION compensating Brooks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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

HB 1546 HB 1547 HB 1548 HB 1549 HB 1550 HB 1551 HB 1552 HB 1553 HB 1554 HR 570-1554 HR 571-1554 HR 572-1554 HR 573-1554 HR 574-1554 HR 575-1554 HR 576-1554 HR 577-1554 HR 578-1554 HR 579-1554 HR 580-1554 HR 581-1554 HR 582-1554 HB 1555 HB 1556 HB 1557 HB 1558 HB 1559 HB 1560 HR 583-1560 HB 1561 HB 1562
HB 1563 HB 1564 HB 1565 HB 1566 HB 1567 HB 1568

HB 1569 HR 584-1569 HB 1570 HB 1571 HB 1572 HB 1573 HB 1574 HB 1575 HB 1576 HB 1577 HR 585-1577 HR 586-1577 HB 1578 HB 1579 HB 1580 HB 1581 HB 1582 HB 1583 HB 1584 HB 1585 HB 1586 HB 1587 HB 1588 HB 1589 HR 587-1589 HR 588-1589 HR 589-1589 HB 1590 HB 1591 HR 590-1591 HR 591-1591
SB 293 SB 428 SB 439 SB 441 SB 468 SB 470

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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1366 Do Pass. HB 1369 Do Pass. HB 1270 Do Pass, by Substitute.
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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 918 Do Pass, as Amended. SR 44 Do Pass. HB 1347 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles 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 1256 Do Pass. HB 1216 Do Pass. HB 1529 Do Pass. HB 1530 Do Pass. SR 124 Do Pass. SB 353 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th Chairman

Mr. Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submit ted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance 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 1264 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

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763

Mr. 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:

SB 21 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1273 Do Pass. HB 1249 Do Pass. HB 1281 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1346 Do Pass. HB 1494 Do Pass.

HB 1478 Do Pass. HB 1363 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1278 Do Pass. HB 1520 Do Not Pass. HR 479 Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

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 same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 399 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 773 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th Chairman

Mr. 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 Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1422 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1330 Do Pass. HB 1329 Do Pass. SB 459 Do Pass. SB 434 Do Pass. SB 460 Do Pass. HB 1540 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th Chairman

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Mr. 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 same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 155 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th 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 - Local Legislation 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 1411 HB 1434 HB 1443 HB 1448 HB 1454 HB 1462 HB 1496

Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

HB 1522

Do Pass.

HB 1537

Do Pass.

HB 1538

Do Pass.

HB 1539

Do Pass.

HR 541-1498 Do Pass.

HR 550-1518 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 1434. By: Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Buck of the 95th, Smyre of the 92nd, Berry of the 94th, King of the 96th, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act requiring the sheriffs of this State to keep a record of prisoners commit ted to the jail of the county of which they are sheriff, so as to add Muscogee County to the proviso in said Act now applicable to Richmond County, to the effect that such book shall be kept at the jail by the jailer, and shall otherwise be kept as provided in said law for sheriffs; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1434 as follows:
By striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting a new Section 1 as follows:
Section 1. An Act requiring the sheriffs of this State to keep a record of prisoners committed to the jail of the county of which they are sheriff, approved February 26, 1877 (Ga. Laws 1877, p. Ill) is hereby amended by adding after the words "County of Richmond" in Section 1 of said Act the words "and in the county of

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Muscogee (the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia)" so that when thus amended, said Section 1 shall read as follows:
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, that the sheriff of each county in this State shall keep in a well-bound book, provided for that purpose, a record of all persons committed to the jail of the county of which he is sheriff, which record shall contain the name and address of the person committed, time and place of arrest, age, sex, and color, under what process committed, and from what court issued, the crime charged, the date of commitment to jail, and the day of discharge, and under what order discharged, and the court from which it issued; and which book shall, at all times, be subject to examination by any person, and the sheriff shall keep the book on file in his office; Provided, that in the county of Richmond and in the county of Muscogee (the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia) the book shall be kept by the jailer, and which shall be kept as provided for sheriffs, except that it be kept in the jail.

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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1411 By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex officio justice of the peace and establishing in lieu there of a municipal court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, so as to change the procedure of filling a vacancy created by the death of the judge of the municipal 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1443. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Richardson of the 52nd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to establish the Developmental Dis abilities Planning and Coordinating Council of DeKalb County; to provide for appointment of members of the Council and their duties, powers and authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the receipt and expenditures of moneys;
and for other purposes.

The report 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 1448. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pineview so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and council; to stagger their terms of office; 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1454. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Jenkins 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 purposes.

The report 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 1462. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, King of the 96th, Phillips of the 91st, Parrish of the 97th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the coroners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 165,000 or more than 175,000 so as to change the salary of such coroners; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1496. By: Representatives Clark, Milford, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Madison County, Ga. so as to change the provisions relative to meetings of the board; to change the compen sation of the chairman and other 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1522. By: Representatives Carter and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act defining and prescribing the purposes, powers and duties of the Tift County Development Authority and the exercise thereof so as to increase the maximum interest rate on bonds and other obligations of the authority; and for other
purposes.

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767

The report 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 1537. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chattooga County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the deputy clerk; to provide for budgets for the operation 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1538. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to change the provi sions relative to personnel 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1539. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Chattooga County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to clerical help for said officer; to provide for an annual budget for the operation of the office of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 541-1498. By Representatives Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, and Harrison and Nix of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to exclude certain retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a maximum amount, in determining income for the purpose of persons 62 years of age or over or persons who are totally disabled qualifying

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for the homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta; 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. Act VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking from said Paragraph the following:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of the City of Marietta who is sixty-two years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family living in the home of said residents, exceeding $5,000.00 per annum, and each resident of the City of Marietta who is totally disabled and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family living in the home of said resident, exceeding $5,000.00 per annum, is hereby granted an exemption of $2,000.00 on his homestead from all ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta as long as any such resident of the City of Marietta actually occupies said homestead as his residence. Provided, however, under this provision, there shall be no more than one (1) $2,000.00 exemption per homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemp tion unless he files an affidavit with the governing authority of the City of Marietta, or with a person designated by the governing authority of the City of Marietta, giving his age and the amount of income which he receives and the income which members of his family living in his home receive and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Marietta, or the person designated by the governing authority of the City of Marietta, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemp tion. The governing authority of the City of Marietta, or the person designated by the said governing authority, shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1968.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of the City of Marietta who is sixty-two years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family living in the home of said residents, exceeding $5,000.00 per annum, and each resident of the City of Marietta who is totally disabled and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family living in the home of said resident, exceeding $5,000.00 per annum, is hereby granted an exemption of $2,000.00 on his homestead from all ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta as long as any such resident of the City of Marietta actually occupies said homestead as his residence. For the purposes of this paragraph, 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 maximum amount shall be included as income for the purposes of this paragraph. Provided, however, under this provision, there shall be no more than one (1) $2,000.00 exemption per homestead. The value of the homestead in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemp tion unless he files an affidavit with the governing authority of the City of Marietta, or with a person designated by the governing authority of the City of Marietta, giving his age and the amount of income which he receives and the income which members of his family living in his home receive and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Marietta, or the person designated by the governing authority of the City of Marietta, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemp-

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tion. The governing authority of the City of Marietta, or the person designated by the said governing authority, shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31,lfl8 1976."
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 exclude certain retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a maximum amount, in determining
( ) NO income for the purpose of persons 62 years of age or over or persons who are totally disabled qualifying for the homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M.
Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger. G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush Dewev Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 2.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 550-1518. By Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Walker of the 115th:

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 Houston 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 GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in Houston County the justices of the peace shall have juris diction 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 $500.00 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 increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Houston County
( ) NO shall have jurisdiction from $200.00 to $500.00?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.

Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
YCarr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.

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771

Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick YLane.W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.

Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D.

Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 2.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds 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 Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 272. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Banks of the 17th, Starr of the 44th, Robinson of the 27th and Shapard of the 28th: A RESOLUTION designating a portion of U. S. Highway 41 and a portion of U. S. Highway 341 as the "Peach Blossom Trail"; and for other purposes.

HR 307-1138. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood, and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLU TION designating Interstate Highway 365 (1-365) as the "Lanier Parkway"; and for other purposes.

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

SB 445. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide the Circumstances under which any principal or teacher in any public school system in this State may administer corporal punishment; to provide the proce dures connected therewith; to repeal an Act relating to corporal punishment, approved March 18, 1964; and for other purposes.

SB 429. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act defining the grounds for termination of the contracts of teachers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term, so as to provide that certain teachers, principals or other employees who are indicted or charged with the commission of certain criminal offenses shall be relieved from duty for certain periods of time; and for other purposes.

HB 1259. By: Representative Egan of the 25th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to protect trade-mark owners, producers, distributors and the general public against injurious and uneconomic practices in the distribution of

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competitive commodities bearing a distinguishing trade-mark, brand or name, through the use of voluntary contracts establishing minimum resale prices"; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:
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.
Representative Leonard of the 3rd moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
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 nutritional evaluation of students in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis W
N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 58, nays 82.

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The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider the passage of HB 718.

Representative Ham of the 80th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

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 municipal 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.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J. A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.'
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R.
N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 83, nays 56.
The motion prevailed and HB 541 was reconsidered.
Representative Lambert of the 112th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 53. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to prohibit the obtaining of or attempt to obtain certain settlements, releases or statements from certain injured per sons; and for other purposes.

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

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N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G.
N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, E.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 44, nays 99.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its passage of SB 53.
Representative Ham of the 80th moved that the following Bill of the House be with drawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on State of Republic for further study.
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 municipal 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.
The motion prevailed and HB 541 was recommitted to the Committee on State of Republic.
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:

SB 465. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Fincher of the 54th, Hudson of the 35th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 7, relating to arbitra-

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tion and award, so as to add a new Code Chapter relating to arbitration of medical malpractice claims; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 429. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act defining the grounds for termination of the contracts of teachers, principals and other employees having a contract for a definite term, so as to provide that certain teachers, principals or other employees who are indicted or charged with the commission of certain criminal offenses shall be relieved from duty for certain periods of time; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 445. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide the Circumstances under which any principal or teacher in any public school system in this State may administer corporal punishment; to provide the proce dures connected therewith; to repeal an Act relating to corporal punishment, approved March 18, 1964; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 465. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Fincher of the 54th, Hudson of the 35th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 7, relating to arbitra tion and award, so as to add a new Code Chapter relating to arbitration of medical malpractice claims; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SR 272. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Banks of the 17th, Starr of the 44th, Robinson of the 27th and Shapard of the 28th: A RESOLUTION designating a portion of U. S. Highway 41 and a portion of U. S. Highway 341 as the "Peach Blossom Trail"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 610. By Representatives Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Sams of the 90th, Calhoun of the 88th, Beckham of the 89th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Sally Lofton Simkins; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sally Lofton Simkins served for two years as Atlanta Bureau Chief for Southeastern newspapers covering Athens, Augusta and Savannah newspapers and currently is an outstanding reporter for the Augusta Herald; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Simkins is as attractive as she is talented and is recognized as one of the most able newspaper reporters in the State and is held in high esteem by her peers in the news media; and
WHEREAS, her keen insight into political affairs has provided her readers with interesting as well as informative news since 1966; and
WHEREAS, she is a credit to her profession both in character and ability.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend Mrs. Sally Lofton Simkins for her outstanding performance as a reporter for the Augusta Herald.
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. Sally Lofton Simkins.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 612. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Marcus of the 26th, Pinkston of the 100th, Connell of the 87th and Watson of the 114th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to the Georgia Jaycee's Statewide program to help epileptics; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, there are 90,000 persons in Georgia who suffer from the disease of epi lepsy; and
WHEREAS, in 80% of the cases the disease can be controlled through proper treat ment, and epileptics can be self-sufficient, productive citizens of this State; and
WHEREAS, there are 18,000 epileptics in Georgia who urgently need medical treat ment, including psychological counseling for the epileptics and their families; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Jaycees are conducting a Statewide program of public awareness and fund raising for the Epilepsy Association of Georgia, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Jaycees have agreed to renovate five family-type cottages at the Warm Springs Foundation Hospital for occupancy by epileptics during their treat ment and training at Warm Springs; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the public awareness program by the Jaycees, more progress has been made in public education and acceptance of epileptics by the public than was made in the previous 200 years in Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate the Georgia Jaycees on their out standing Statewide program of public awareness and fund raising to help epileptics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mr. Bob Rushton, President of the Georgia Jaycees, to address this Body on Tuesday, February 10,1976.
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 Mr. Bob Rushton, President of the Georgia Jaycees.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

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 Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act", approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 762), so as to change the period of time after which certain property shall be presumed abandoned; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act", approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 762), is hereby amended by striking in Section 6 the following:
"fifteen years", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"seven years", so that when so amended, Section 6 shall read as follows:
"Section 6. Undistributed Dividends and Distributions of Business Associations. Any stock or other certificate of ownership, or any dividend, profit, distribution, interest, payment on principal, or other sum held or owing by a business association for or to a shareholder, certificate holder, member, bondholder, or other security holder, or a participating patron of a cooperative, who has not claimed it, or corresponded in writing with the business association concerning it, within fifteen years seven years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery is presumed abandoned if:
(a) It is held or owing by a business association organized under the laws of or created in this State; or
(b) It is held or owing by a business association doing business in this State, but not organized under the laws of or created in this State, and the records of the business association indicate that the last known address of the person entitled thereto is in this State."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Egan of the 25th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 542.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.

Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.

Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.

Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K.

Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.

778

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.

Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.

Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 542 was agreed to.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
HB 780. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' 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.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 17, nays 82.
The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1186. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Sams of the 90th, Irvin of the 23rd, Larsen of the 119th, Lane of the 81st, Karrh of the 106th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to provide requirements for the receipt of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To provide for the issuance by the Department of Human Resources of identification cards to certain recipients and participants in programs administered by the Department; to provide requirements for the receipt of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act; to provide the procedures connected therewith; 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 Department of Human Resources shall issue to recipients of any assis tance payments administered by the Department and to participants in any program of assistance administered by the Department an identification card which shall contain the name, social security number, picture and an indication of what programs the person to whom the card is issued is participating. The cards shall be employed by the persons

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to whom issued in order to facilitate their identification and entitlement to any benefits and program entitlements. The Department of Human Resources may provide that the card may contain such additional information and data as it shall deem appropriate.
Section 2. Recipients of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act shall receive such payments by personally appearing in the appropriate office or offices designated by the Department of Human Resources in the county of the recipient's residence and establishing their identity to the satisfaction of the Department prior to receiving any such payment. The Department of Human Resources shall establish such rules and regulations as shall be necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the provisions of this Section. In the event that a recipient, because of a physical handicap or prolonged illness, cannot, without extreme hardship, comply with the provisions of this Section, the Department shall provide procedures for waiving the requirements of this Section in such individual instances.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1977.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Hill of the 127th and Glover of the 32nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by adding at line 11, page 1, between the words "recipients" and "of" the words "who have previously charged are convicted of welfare fraud".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. NCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

NMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 119.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative McKinney of the 35th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by striking section 2 in its entirety and renumbering sections 3 and 4.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
YDaugherty, J.C.
N Davis W
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
N Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 113.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Williams of the 54th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by striking and including section 2 in its entirety and renumbering section 3 and section 4, section 2 and section 3, respectively; strike line 43 and the first half of line 44 and insert for line 43 "to cash check".

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

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N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 125.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by adding the words "or other humanitarian reason" after the word "illness" in line
8, page 2.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Petro of the 46th moves to amend the Committee substitute to
HB 1186 by deleting on line 10 and 11, beginning with the word "provide" thru "instances", and add the following after the word "shall"; "send such payment through the U. S. Postal Service by certified mail to the recipient or deposit in the recipient's checking account".

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

N Adams, G.D.Jr. N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.

N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.

782

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. N Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.

Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb

Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.

Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.

N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 121.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hamilton of the 31st and Daugherty of the 33rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by deleting the language in the caption of the act that states: "to provide requirements for the receipt of assistance payment made pursuant to the aid to dependent chil dren act;" and by striking in its entirety section 2 of the act; and by renumbering
the remaining sections appropriately.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.

N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.

N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R.

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N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.

N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G. N Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.

N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R.

N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 120.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Sweat of the 150th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by: adding the word "distance" after the word "handicap" on line 7, page 2, and by adding a comma after the word "handicap" on line 7, page 2.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lucas of the 102nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by: deleting on page 2, line 8, the words "without extreme hardship".

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.

NCole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
YDean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.

N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick

N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.H. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.

N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.

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N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.

Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.

N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
N Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.

N Williamson, G Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 122.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Clark of the 55th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 by: adding a new section to be numbered section 3, to read as follows: "any recipients 65 years of age or over shall be exempt from the provisions of this act;" and renum bering remaining sections accordingly.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. YChilders, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. NWall.V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 96, nays 59.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Lane of the 40th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay", but intended to vote "aye" on the adoption of the Clark amendment to HB 1186.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L, Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.H. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 126, nays 38.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substi tute, as amended.

Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43rd each stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye", but intended to vote "nay" on the passage of HB 1186, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Kilgore of the 65th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay", but intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1186, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Williams of the 54th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1186, by substitute, as amended.

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

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who offer health care plans; to provide for necessary matters connected there with; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide for the regulation and control of persons, firms or corporations who provide certain health care services and who offer certain health care plans; to provide for necessary matters con nected therewith; to provide for severahility; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, faced with the continuation of mounting costs of health care and prob lems of shortages and poor distribution of health manpower, coupled with the State's interest in accessible health services of high quality for all the people of Georgia, the General Assembly has determined that there is a need to enable the exploration of alter native methods for the delivery of health care services, with a view toward achieving greater efficiency and economy in providing these services; and
WHEREAS, health care organizations, structured in various forms, and designed to offer comprehensive health care services to an enrolled group of people in return for a prepaid sum, are developing in many parts of the country. These organizations, when properly operated, emphasize methods of treatment and quality controls designed to con tain effectively costs and to organize the delivery of care so as to make it more accessible to the enrollees; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Chapter to a) eliminate legal barriers to the devel opment of prepaid comprehensive health care organizations, b) to prescribe means by which the quality of care rendered and the fiscal stability of such organizations can be appropriately monitored and c) to recognize that such organizations shall be exempt from operation of the insurance laws of this State but such requirements as are necessary and mutually agreed upon and arranged between the Office of Comptroller General and the Department of Human Resources shall be adopted to assure the protection of the enrolled public; and
WHEREAS, while it is the intent of this Chapter to provide an opportunity for devel opment of comprehensive health care organizations, there is no intention to impair the present system of delivery of health services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following Chapter:
"CHAPTER 56-36 HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
56-3601. Definitions. (1) 'Commissioner' means the Insurance Commissioner unless the contents of the Chapter otherwise require. (2) 'Basic health care services' means health care services which an enrolled popu lation might reasonably require in order to be maintained in good health, including as a minimum but not restricted to, preventive care, emergency care, inpatient hospital and physician care, and outpatient medical services. (3) 'Enrollee' means an individual who has been enrolled in a health care plan. (4) 'Evidence of coverage' means any certificate, agreement, or contract issued to an enrollee setting out the coverage to which he is entitled. (5) 'Health care plan' means any arrangement whereby any person undertakes to provide, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any part of the cost of any health care ser-

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vices and at least part of such arrangement consists of arranging for or the provision of health care services, as distinguished from an arrangement which provides only for indemnification against the cost of such services, on a prepaid basis through insurance or otherwise.
(6) 'Health care services' means any services included in the furnishing to any indi vidual of medical or dental care, or hospitalization or incident to the furnishing of such care or hospitalization, as well as the furnishing to any person of any and all other services for the purpose of preventing, alleviating, curing, or healing human illness or injury.
(7) 'Health maintenance organization' means any person which undertakes to pro vide or arrange for one or more health care plans.
(8) 'Person' means any natural or artificial person including but not limited to indi viduals, partnerships, associations, trusts, or corporations.
(9) 'Provider' means any physician, hospital, or other person who is licensed or otherwise authorized in this State to furnish health care services.
(10) 'Insurer' means every person engaged as indemnitor, surety or contractor who issues contracts of insurance. Hospital service nonprofit corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations and burial associations are included within such term.
56-3602. Establishment of Health Maintenance Organizations. (1) Notwithstanding any law of this State to the contrary, any person may apply to the Commissioner for and obtain a certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization in compliance with this Chapter. No person shall establish or operate a health maintenance organization in this State, nor sell or offer to sell, or solicit offers to purchase or receive advance or periodic consideration in con junction with a health maintenance organization without obtaining a certificate of authority under this Chapter. A foreign corporation may qualify under this Chapter, subject to its registration to do business in this State as a foreign corporation under the appropriate provisions of Title 22. (2) Every health maintenance organization as of the effective date of this Chapter shall submit an application for a certificate of authority under subsection (3) within 90 days of the effective date of this Chapter. Each such applicant may continue to operate until the Commissioner acts upon the application. In the event that an applica tion is denied under Section 56-3603, the applicant shall henceforth be treated as a health maintenance organization whose certificate of authority has been revoked. (3) Each application for a certificate of authority shall be verified by an officer or authorized representative of the applicant, shall be in a form prescribed by the Insur ance Commissioner and shall set forth or be accompanied by the following:
(a) A copy of the basic organizational document, if any, of the applicant such as the articles of incorporation, articles of association, partnership agreement, trust agreement, or other applicable documents, and all amendments thereto;
(b) A copy of the bylaws, rules and regulations, or similar document, if any, regu lating the conduct of the internal affairs of the applicant;
(c) A list of the names, addresses, and official positions of the persons who are to be responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant, including all members of the board of directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the principal officers in the case of a corporation, and the part ners or members in the case of a partnership or association;
(d) A copy of any contract made or to be made between any providers or persons listed in paragraph (c) and the applicant;
(e) A statement describing in detail the health maintenance organization, its health care plan or plans, facilities, and personnel;
(f) A copy of the form of evidence of coverage to be issued to the enrollees; (g) A copy of the form of the group contract, if any, which is to be issued to employers, unions, trustees, or other organizations; (h) Financial statements showing the applicant's assets, liabilities, and sources of financial support. If the applicant's financial affairs are audited by independent certified public accountants, a copy of the applicant's most recent regular certified

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financial statement shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement unless the Commis sioner directs that additional or more recent financial information is required for the proper administration of this Chapter;
(i) A description of the proposed method of marketing the plan, a financial plan which includes a three-year projection of the initial operating results anticipated, and a statement as to the sources of working capital as well as any other sources of funding;
(j) A power of attorney duly executed by such applicant, if not domiciled in this State, appointing the Commissioner and his successors in office, and duly authorized deputies, as the true and lawful attorney of such applicant in and for this State upon whom all lawful process in any legal action or proceeding against the health mainte nance organization on a cause of action arising in this State may be served;
(k) A statement describing the geographic area or areas to be served; (1) A description of the complaint procedures to be utilized as required under Section 56-3610; (m) A description of the procedures and programs to be implemented to meet the quality of health care requirements in Section 56-3604(l)(b); (n) A description of the mechanism by which enrollees will be afforded an oppor tunity to participate in matters of policy and operation under Section 56-3605(2); (o) Such other information as the Commissioner may require. (4) (a) A health maintenance organization shall, unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, file a notice describing any modification of the operation set out in the information required by subsection (3). Such notice shall be filed with the Com missioner prior to the modification. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within 60 days of filing, such modification shall be deemed approved. (b) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations exempting from the filing requirements of paragraph (a) those items he deems unnecessary.
56-3603. Issuance of Certificate of Authority. (1) (a) Upon receipt of an application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the Commissioner shall forthwith transmit copies of such application and accompanying documents to the Commissioner of Human Resources;
(b) The Commissioner of Human Resources shall determine whether the applicant for a certificate of authority, with respect to health care services to be furnished:
(i) has demonstrated the willingness and potential ability to assure that such health care services will be provided in a manner to assure both availability and accessibility of adequate personnel and facilities and in a manner enhancing avail ability, accessibility and continuity of service;
(ii) has arrangements, established in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Resources for an ongoing quality of health care assurance program concerning health care processes and outcomes; and
(iii) has a procedure, established in accordance with regulations of the Commis sioner of Human Resources, to develop, compile, evaluate, and report statistics relating to the cost of its operations, the pattern of utilization of its services, the availability and accessibility of its services, and such other matters as may be reasonably required by the Commissioner of Human Resources.
(iv) has arrangements, established in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Resources, for coverage of out-of-area emergency services rendered to its enrollees. (c) Within 90 days of receipt of the application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the Commissioner of Human Resources shall certify to the Commissioner whether the proposed health maintenance organization meets the requirements of paragraph (b). If the Commissioner of Human Resources certifies that the health maintenance organization does not meet such requirements, he shall specify in what respects it is deficient. (2) The Commissioner shall issue or deny a certificate of authority to any person filing an application pursuant to Section 56-3602 within 90 days of receipt of the certifi cation from the Commissioner of Human Resources. Issuance of a certificate of author-

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ity shall be granted upon payment of the application fee prescribed in Section 56-3621 if the Commissioner is satisfied that the following conditions are met:
(a) The persons responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant are competent, trustworthy, possess good reputations and have had appropriate adminis trative experience, training or education in health care delivery systems and/or allied professions;
(b) The Commissioner of Human Resources certifies, in accordance with subsec tion (1), that the health maintenance organization's proposed plan of operation meets the requirements of subsection (l)(b);
(c) The health care plan constitutes an appropriate mechanism whereby the health maintenance organization will effectively provide or arrange for the provision of basic health care services on a prepaid basis, through insurance or otherwise, except to the extent of reasonable requirements for co-payments;
(d) The health maintenance organization is financially responsible and may reasonably be expected to meet its obligations to enrollees and prospective enrollees. In making this determination, the Commissioner may consider:
(i) the financial soundness of the health care plan's arrangements for health care services and the schedule or charges used in connection therewith;
(ii) the adequacy of working capital; (iii) any agreement with an insurer, a government, or any other organization for insuring the payment of the cost of health care services or the provision for automatic applicability of an alternative coverage in the event of discontinuance of the plan; (iv) any agreement with providers for the provision of health care services; and (v) any deposit of cash or securities submitted in accordance with Section 56-3612 as a guarantee that the obligations will be duly performed; (e) The enrollees will be afforded an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation pursuant to Section 56-3605; (f) Nothing in the proposed method of operation, as shown by the information submitted pursuant to Section 56-3602 or by independent investigation, is contrary to the public interest; and (g) Any deficiencies certified by the Commissioner of Human Resources have been corrected. (3) Before any health maintenance organization changes its address, the certificate of authority shall be returned to the Commissioner who shall endorse the certificate of authority indicating the change.
56-3604. Powers of Health Maintenance Organizations. (1) The powers of a health maintenance organization include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) The purchase, lease, construction, renovation, operation, or maintenance of hospitals, medical facilities, or both, and their ancillary equipment, and such property as may reasonably be required for its principal office or for such other purposes as may be necessary in the transaction of the business of the organization;
(b) The making of loans to a medical group under contract with it in furtherance of its program or the making of loans to a corporation or corporations under its control for the purpose of acquiring or constructing medical facilities and hospitals or in fur therance of a program providing health care services to enrollees;
(c) The furnishing of health care services through providers which are under con tract with or employed by the health maintenance organization;
(d) The contracting with any person for the performance on its behalf of certain functions such as marketing and enrollment;
(e) The contracting with an insurer licensed in this State for the provision of insurance, indemnity, or reimbursement against the cost of health care services pro vided by the health maintenance organization in accordance with Section 56-3615;
(f) The offering, in addition to basic health care services, of: (i) additional health care services; (ii) indemnity benefits covering out-of-area or emergency services; and

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(iii) indemnity benefits, in addition to those relating to out-of-area and emer gency services, provided through insurers. (2) (a) A health maintenance organization shall file notice, with adequate support ing information, with the Commissioner prior to the exercise of any power granted in subsections (l)(a) or (b). The Commissioner shall disapprove such exercise of power if in his opinion it would substantially and adversely affect the financial soundness of the health maintenance organization and endanger its ability to meet its obli gations. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within 90 days of the filing, it shall be deemed approved. (b) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations exempting from the filing requirement of paragraph (a) those activities having a de minimis effect.
56-3605. Governing Body. (1) The governing body of any health maintenance organization may include providers, other individuals, or both. (2) Such governing body shall establish a mechanism to afford the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation through the establishment of advisory panels, by the use of advisory referenda on major policy decisions, or through the use of other mechanisms.
56-3606. Fiduciary Responsibilities. Any director, officer or partner of a health maintenance organization who receives, collects, disburses, or invests funds in connec tion with the activities of such organization shall be responsible for such funds in a fiduciary relationship to the health maintenance organization.
56-3607. Evidence of Coverage and Charges for Health Care Services. (1) (a) Every enrollee residing in this State is entitled to evidence of coverage under a health care plan. If the enrollee obtains coverage under a health care plan through an insurance policy or a contract issued by a hospital or medical service corporation, whether by option or otherwise, the insurer shall issue the evidence of coverage. Otherwise, the health maintenance organization shall issue the evidence of coverage.
(b) No evidence of coverage, or amendment thereto, shall be issued or delivered to any person in this State until a copy of the form of the evidence of coverage, or amendment thereto, has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner.
(c) An evidence of coverage shall contain: (i) no provisions or statements which are unjust, unfair, inequitable, mislead
ing, deceptive, which encourage misrepresentation, or which are untrue, misleading or deceptive as defined in Section 56-3613(1); and
(ii) a clear and complete statement, if a contract, or a reasonably complete summary, if a certificate, of:
(A) the health care services and the insurance or other benefits, if any, to which the enrollee is entitled under the health care plan;
(B) any limitations on the services, kind of services, benefits, or kind of bene fits, to be provided, including any deductible or co-payment feature;
(C) where and in what manner information is available as to how services may be obtained; and
(D) the total amount of payment for health care services and the indemnity or service benefits, if any, which the enrollee is obligated to pay with respect to individual contracts, or an indication whether the plan is contributory or noncontributory with respect to group certificates;
(E) a clear and understandable description of the health maintenance orga nization's method for resolving enrollee complaints. Any subsequent change may be evidenced in a seperate document issued to the enrollee. (d) A copy of the form of the evidence of coverage to be used in this State, and any amendment thereto, shall be subject to the filing and approval requirements of paragraph (b) unless it is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner under the laws governing health insurance in which event the filing and approval provisions

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of such laws shall apply. To the extent, however, that such provisions do not apply to the requirements in paragraph (c), the requirements in paragraph (c) shall be applicable. (2) (a) No schedule of charges for enrollee coverage for health care services, or amendment thereto, may be used in conjunction with any health care plan until a copy of such schedule, or amendment thereto, has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner.
(b) Such charges may be established in accordance with actuarial principles for various categories of enrollees, provided that charges applicable to an enrollee shall not be individually determined based on the status of his health. However, the charges shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. A certification by a qualified actuary to the appropriateness of the charges, based on reasonable assumptions, shall accompany the filing along with adequate supporting information. (3) The Commissioner shall, within a reasonable period, approve any form if the requirements of subsection (1) are met and any schedule of charges if the requirements of subsection (2) are met. It shall be unlawful to issue such form or to use such schedule or charges until approved. If the Commissioner disapproves such filing, he shall notify the filer. In the notice, the Commissioner shall specify the reasons for his disapproval. At the expiration of 90 days the form or schedule of changes so filed shall be deemed approved unless prior thereto such schedule has been approved or disapproved by the Commissioner. (4) The Commissioner may require the submission of whatever relevant information he deems necessary in determining whether to approve or disapprove a filing made pursuant to this Section.
56-3608. Annual Report. (1) Every health maintenance organization shall annually, on or before the first day of March, file with the Commissioner, on forms to be designated by him, and certi fied by at least two principal officers of said health maintenance organization, an annual statement as of December 31st of the preceeding year and a copy of said report shall also be delivered to the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) Such report shall be on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and shall include:
(a) A financial statement of the organization, including its balance sheet and receipts and disbursements for the preceding year certified by an independent public accountant;
(b) Any material changes in the information submitted pursuant to Section 56-3602(3);
(c) The number of persons enrolled during the year, the number of enrollees as of the end of the year and the number of enrollments terminated during the year;
(d) A summary of information compiled pursuant to Section 56-3603(l)(b)(iii) in such form as required by the Commissioner of Human Resources; and
(e) Such other information relating to the performance of the health maintenance organization as is necessary to enable the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources to carry out his duties under this Chapter.
56-3609. Information to Enrollees. Every health maintenance organization shall annually provide to its enrollees:
(1) The most recent annual statement of financial condition including a balance sheet and summary of receipts and disbursements;
(2) A description of the organizational structure and operation of the health care plan and a summary of any material changes since the issuance of the last report;
(3) A description of services and information as to where and how to secure them; and
(4) A clear and understandable description of the health maintenance organization's method for resolving enrollee complaints.
56-3610. Complaint System. (1) (a) Every health maintenance organization shall establish and maintain a complaint system which has been approved by the Commissioner after consultation

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with the Commissioner of Human Resources to provide reasonable procedures for the resolution of written complaints initiated by enrollees concerning health care ser vices.
(b) Each health maintenance organization shall submit to the Commissioner and the Commissioner of Human Resources an annual report in a form prescribed by the Commissioner after consultation with the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) The health maintenance organization shall maintain records of written com plaints concerning health care services for five years from the time such complaints are filed and shall submit to the Commissioner a summary report at such times and in such format as the Commissioner may require. (3) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources may examine such complaint system at any time.
56-3611. Investments. With the exception of investments made in accordance with Section 56-3604(l)(a) and (b) and Section 56-3604(2), the investable funds of a health maintenance organization shall be invested only in securities or other investments permitted by the laws of this State for the investment of assets constituting the legal reserves of life insurance companies or such other securities or investments as the Commissioner may permit.
56-3612. Protection Against Insolvency. (1) The health maintenance organization shall be responsible for the assumption of full financial risk of providing basic health services to its members, except that the health maintenance organization may reinsure its risks with solvent reinsurers who qualify to transact reinsurance in this State under the provisions of Section 56-413 and may enter into reinsurance treaties or agreements with such reinsurers in order to obtain reinsurance for: (a) the cost of providing basic health services which exceeds in the aggregate $5,000 per member per year; (b) the cost of providing basic health services to members when they are outside the health maintenance organization's ser vice area; and (c) not more than ninety (90) percent of the amount of which the health maintenance organization's costs for any fiscal year exceed 115 percent of its income for that fiscal year; provided that all such reinsurance treaties and agreements entered into by such health maintenance organizations shall under the provisions of this Section also be required to meet the same standards as would be required by this Title for reinsurance treaties or agreements made by a property and casualty insurer as a ceding insurer. (2) Each health maintenance organization shall deposit with the Commissioner cash or securities acceptable to the Commissioner in the amount of $100,000.00; provided that the Commissioner shall also have the authority to require such additional amounts of deposits as he may deem necessary to protect the enrollees of the health maintenance organization. Such deposits shall be administered by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of Code Chapter 56-11. The Commissioner shall also have the authority to waive, modify, or authorize accumulation and incremental adjustments of such deposits as he deems necessary to protect the enrollees of the health maintenance organization.
56-3613. Prohibited Practices. (1) No health maintenance organization, or representative thereof, may cause or knowingly permit the use of advertising which is untrue or misleading, solicitation which is untrue or misleading, or any form of evidence of coverage which is deceptive. For purposes of this Chapter:
(a) A statement or item of information shall be deemed to be untrue if it does not conform to fact in any respect which is or may be significant to an enrollee of, or person considering enrollment in, a health care plan;
(b) A statement or item of information shall be deemed to be misleading, whether or not it may be literally untrue, if, in the total context in which such statement is made or such item of information is communicated, such statement or item of information may be reasonably understood by a reasonable person, not possessing special knowledge regarding health care coverage, as indicating any benefit or advan tage or the absence of any exclusion, limitation, or disadvantage of possible signifi-

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cance to an enrollee of, or person considering enrollment in, a health care plan, if such benefit or advantage or absence of limitation, exclusion or disadvantage does not in fact exist;
(c) An evidence of coverage shall be deemed to be deceptive if the evidence of coverage taken as a whole, and with consideration given to typography and format, as well as language, shall be such as to cause a reasonable person, not possessing special knowledge regarding health care plans and evidences of coverage therefor, to expect benefits, services, charges, or other advantages which the evidence of cover age does not provide or which the health care plan issuing such evidence of coverage does not regularly make available for enrollees covered under such evidence of cover age. (2) The provisions of Chapter 56-7 of the Georgia Insurance Code applicable to 'insurers' shall apply to health maintenance organizations in this Chapter and for the purpose of determining whether a violation of Chapter 56-7 has occurred, an 'enrollee' as defined in this Chapter shall be deemed to be an 'insured' or a 'policyholder' as used in Chapter 56-7, whichever is applicable. (3) An enrollee may not be cancelled or nonrenewed except for the failure to pay the charge for such coverage, or for such other reasons as may be promulgated by the Commissioner. (4) No health maintenance organization, unless licensed as an insurer, may use in its name, contracts, or literature any of the words 'insurance,' 'casualty,' 'surety,' 'mutual,' or any other words descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business or deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation doing business in this State.
56-3614. Regulation of Agents. The Commissioner may, after notice and hearing, promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary to provide for the licensing of agents. An agent means a person directly or indirectly associated with a health care plan who engages in solicitation or enrollment.
56-3615. Powers of Insurers. (1) Notwithstanding any other law which may be inconsistent herewith, an insurer, hospital service, or medical service nonprofit corporation licensed in this State may either directly or through a subsidiary or affiliate organize and operate a health maintenance organization. The business of insurance is deemed to include the providing of health care by a health maintenance organization owned or operated by an insurer or a subsidiary thereof. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of Title 56, an insurer may contract with a health maintenance organization to provide insurance or similar protection against the cost of care provided through health maintenance organizations and to provide coverage in the event of the failure of the health maintenance organization to meet its obligations. The enrollees of a health maintenance organization constitute a permis sible group under this Title. Among other things, under such contracts, the insurer may make benefit payments to health maintenance organizations for health care ser vices rendered by providers pursuant to the health care plan.
56-3616. Examinations. (1) Whenever the Commissioner shall deem it expedient, but not less than once every 3 years, he or his designee shall visit and examine the transactions, accounts, records, documents and financial affairs of any health maintenance organization and providers with whom such organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrange ments pursuant to its health care plan. (2) Whenever the Commissioner of Human Resources shall deem it expedient, but not less than once every five years, he or his designee shall visit and examine all mat ters relating to the quality of health care services of any health maintenance organiza tion and providers with whom such organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrangements pursuant to its health care plan as often as he deems it necessary for the protection of the interests of the people of this State. (3) Every health maintenance organization, its officers, employees, representatives

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and providers shall produce and make freely accessible to the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources the accounts, records, documents and files in its possession or control relating to the subject of the examination. Such officers, employees, representatives and providers shall facilitate such examination and aid the examiners as far as it is in their power in making the examination.
(4) The Commissioner or his designee 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 witness.
(5) 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 (6) hereof, shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding brought by the Commis sioner against HMO examined or any officer or agent of HMO and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.
(6) The Commissioner shall furnish a copy of the proposed report to the HMO exam ined not less than twenty (20) days prior to filing the report. If such HMO so requests in writing within such twenty-day (20) day period, or such longer period as the Commis sioner 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 therein as the Commissioner may deem proper.
(7) The Commissioner may withhold from public inspection the report of any exami nation or investigation for so long as he deems it to be in the public interest or neces sary to protect the HMO examined from unwarranted injury.
(8) 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.
(9) The HMO so examined shall pay, at the direction of the Commissioner, all the actual travel and living expenses of such examination. When the examination is made by an examiner who is not a regular employee of the Department, the HMO examined shall pay the proper charges for the services of the examiner and his assistants in an amount approved by the Commissioner. A consolidated account for the examination shall be filed by the examiner with the Commissioner. No HMO or other entity shall pay and no examiner shall accept any additional emolument on account of any exami nation. 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 HMO examined to the Commissioner, and such payment shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
56-3617. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Authority. (1) The Commissioner- may suspend or revoke any certificate of authority issued to a health maintenance organization under this Chapter if he finds that any of the following conditions exist:
(a) The health maintenance organization is operating significantly in contraven tion of its basic organizational document, its health care plan, or in a manner con trary to that described in and reasonably inferred from any other information submit ted under Section 56-3602, unless amendments to such submissions have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner;
(b) The health maintenance organization issues evidence of coverage or uses a schedule of charges for health care services which do not comply with the require ments of Section 56-3607;
(c) The health care plan does not provide or arrange for basic health care services; (d) The Commissioner of Human Resources certifies to the Commissioner that:
(i) the health maintenance organization does not meet the requirements of Section 56-3603(l)(b); or
(ii) the health maintenance organization is unable to fulfill its obligations to furnish health care services as required under its health care plan. (e) The health maintenance organization is no longer financially responsible and may reasonably be expected to be unable to meets its obligations to enrollees or pros pective enrollees;

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(f) The health maintenance organization has failed to implement a mechanism affording the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and oper ation under Section 56-3605;
(g) The health maintenance organization has failed to implement the complaint system required by Section 56-3610 in a manner to reasonably resolve valid com plaints;
(h) The health maintenance organization, or any person on its behalf, has adver tised or merchandised its services in an untrue, misrepresentative, misleading, decep tive, or unfair manner;
(i) The continued operation of the health maintenance organization would be hazardous to its enrollees;
(j) The health maintenance organization has violated any provision of this Chapter or the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner or of the Rules and Regu lations of the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) The Commissioner may without advance notice or a hearing thereon, suspend immediately the Certificate of Authority of any health maintenance organization as to which proceedings for receivership, conservatorship, rehabilitation or other delin quency proceedings have been commenced in any State. (3) When the certificate of authority of a health maintenance organization is sus pended, the health maintenance organization shall not, during the period of such sus pension, enroll any additional enrollees except newborn children or other newly acquired dependents of existing enrollees, and shall not engage in any advertising or solicitation whatsoever. (4) When the certificate of authority of a health maintenance organization is revoked, such organization shall proceed, immediately following the effective date of the order of revocation, to wind up its affairs, and shall conduct no further business except as may be essential to the orderly conclusion of the affairs of such organization. It shall engage in no further advertising or solicitation whatsoever. The Commissioner may, by written order, permit such further operation of the organization as he may find to be in the best interest of enrollees, to the end that enrollees will be afforded the greatest practical opportunity to obtain continuing health care coverage.
56-3618. Rehabilitation, Liquidation, or Conservation of Health Maintenance Orga nization. Any rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of a health maintenance orga nization shall be deemed to be the rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of an insurance company and shall be conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner pursuant to the law governing the rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of insur ance companies. The Commissioner may apply for an order directing him to rehabili tate, liquidate, or conserve a health maintenance organization upon any one or more grounds set forth in Code Chapter 56-14, relating to the rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of insurers, or when in his opinion the continued operation of the health maintenance organization would be hazardous either to the enrollees or to the people of this State.
56-3619. Regulations. The Commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations neces sary for the implementation of this Chapter with respect to all matters of organization, control of the matters relating to business, agents, examinations, and all other Sections not exempted by this Section.
The Commissioner of Human Resources shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to establish and control the standards of health care which a health maintenance orga nization shall maintain.
56-3620. Hearings, Judicial Review. (1) Except as otherwise provided 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. (2) The Commissioner of Human Resources, or his designated representative, shall be in attendance at the hearing and shall participate in the proceedings. The recom-

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mendation and findings of the Commissioner of Human Resources with respect to mat ters relating to the quality of health care services provided in connection with any deci sion regarding denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate of authority, shall be conclusive and binding upon the Commissioner. After such hearing, or upon the failure of the health maintenance organization to appear at such hearing, the Commissioner shall take action as is deemed advisable on written findings which shall be mailed to the health maintenance organization with a copy thereof to the Commissioner of Human Resources. The action of the Commissioner and the recommendation and find ings of the Commissioner of Human Resources shall be subject to review by the superior court having jurisdiction. The court may, in disposing of the issue before it, modify, affirm, or reverse the order of the Commissioner in whole or in part.
(3) The provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338) of this State shall apply to proceedings under this Section to the extent they are not in conflict with subsections (1) and (2).
56-3621. Fees. Every health maintenance organization subject to this Chapter shall pay to the Commissioner for the use of the State on or before March 1st of each year a fee in the amount of $300.00 for the renewal of its Certificate of Authority.
56-3622. Penalties and Enforcement. (1) The Commissioner may, in lieu of suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority for any of the causes enumerated in this Section, after hearing, as provided under this Chapter, place the health maintenance organization on probation for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, ur may fine such health maintenance organization not more than $1,000.00 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 health maintenance organization. The amount of any such penalty shall be paid by the health maintenance organization to the Commissioner for 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 provisions of this Section shall be subject to such review as may be provided in Chapter 56-2 of the Georgia Insurance Code. (2) (a) If the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources shall for
any reason have cause to believe that any violation of this Chapter has occurred or is threatened, the Commissioner or Commissioner of Human Resources may give notice to the health maintenance organization and to the representatives, or other persons who appear to be involved in such suspected violation, to arrange a confer ence with the alleged violators or their authorized representatives for the purpose of attempting to ascertain the facts relating to such suspected violation, and, in the event it appears that any violation has occurred or is threatened, to arrive at an adequate and effective means of correcting or preventing such violation. (b) Proceedings under this subsection shall not be governed by any formal proce dural requirements, and may be conducted in such manner as the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources may deem appropriate under the circum stances. (3) (a) The Commissioner may issue an order directing a health maintenance orga nization or a representative of a health maintenance organization to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice in violation of the provisions of this Chapter. (b) Within 5 days after service of the order of cease and desist, the respondent may request a hearing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of this Chapter have occurred. Such hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), and judicial review shall be available as provided therein. (4) In the case of any violation of the provision of this Chapter, if the Commissioner elects not to issue a cease and desist order, or in the event of noncompliance with a

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cease and desist order issued pursuant to subsection (4), the Commissioner may insti tute a proceeding to obtain injunctive relief, or seeking other appropriate relief, in the superior court having jurisdiction of the parties.
(5) In addition to any other liability or punishment prescribed, any person who vio lates this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
56-3623. Statutory Construction and Relationship to Other Laws. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, other provisions of Title 56 shall not be applicable to any health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority under this Chapter. This provision shall not apply to an insurer licensed and regulated pursuant to Title 56 except with respect to its health maintenance organiza tion activities authorized and regulated pursuant to this Chapter. (2) Solicitation of enrollees by a health maintenance organization granted a certif icate of authority, or its representatives, shall not be construed to violate any provision of law relating to solicitation or advertising by health professionals. (3) Any health maintenance organization authorized under this Chapter shall not be deemed to be practicing medicine and shall be exempt from the provision of Code Chapter 84-9, relating to the practice of medicine.
56-3624. Filings and Reports as Public Documents. All applications, filings and reports required under this Chapter shall be treated as public documents.
56-3625. Confidentiality of Medical Information. Any data or information pertain ing to the diagnosis, treatment, or health of any enrollee or applicant obtained from such person or from any provider by any health maintenance organization shall be held in confidence and shall not be disclosed to any person except to the extent that it may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter; or upon the express consent of the enrollee or applicant; or pursuant to statute or court order for the production of evidence or the discovery thereof or in the event of claim or litigation between such person and the health'maintenance organization wherein such data or information is pertinent. A health maintenance organization shall be entitled to claim any statutory privileges against such disclosure which the provider who furnished such information to the health maintenance organization is entitled to claim.
56-3626. Commissioner of Human Resources' Authority to Contract. The Commisioner of Human Resources, in carrying out his obligations under Sections 56-3603(l)(b), 56-3616(2), and 56-3617(1), may contract with qualified persons to make recommendations concerning the determinations required to be made by him. Such recommendations may be accepted in full or in part by the Commissioner of Human Resources.
56-3627. Payroll Deductions for State Employees. (1) (a) A State employee eligible for coverage under the State Employees Health Insurance Plan may become an enrollee in any health care organization provided for in this Chapter. He may authorize the head of the department, agency or insti tution where he is employed to make a payroll deduction for his portion of the required enrollee payment. The State government shall contribute the same amount toward his cost of coverage as is contributed toward the cost of coverage of other employees by the State Employees Health Insurance Plan Act.
(b) The State department, agency or institution where the employee is employed shall transmit the employee deductions to the Merit System Director who, as custo dian of the State Employees Health Insurance Fund, shall transmit the employee and employer contribution to the health care organization provided for in this Chapter.
(c) All persons who become State employees and who are eligible for coverage under the State Employees Health Insurance Plan who become enrollees in any health care organization provided for in this Chapter shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 15 of the Act providing for a State employee health insur ance plan, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 147).

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(2) Employees of Political Subdivisions. The employees of any political subdivision of this State may become enrollees in any health care organization provided for by this Chapter. Each political subdivision is hereby authorized to pay all or any portion of required enrollee payments, and the expenditure of such funds is hereby declared to be for a public purpose. Each political subdivision is hereby authorized to provide by appropriate resolution or ordinance for payroll deduction and other requirements in connection with the employees of any such political subdivision becoming enrollees of a health care organization.
(3) Payments for Enrollee by Others. Each health care organization authorized under this Chapter may accept from governmental agencies, or from private agencies, corporations, associations, groups, or individuals, payments covering all or part of the cost of contracts entered into between such health care organization and its enrollees.
56-3628. Taxes. The same fees and taxes provided for in Chapter 56-13 applicable to life insurers shall apply to and shall be imposed upon each health maintenance orga nization provided for in this Chapter and such organizations shall also be entitled to the same tax deductions, reductions, abatements, and credits that life insurers are entitled to receive."
Section 2. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudica tion shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsec tion, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or 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. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1977.
Section 4. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 757 was postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 171. By: Representatives Cox ol 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.

The report 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 1314. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Buck of the 95th, Adams of the 14th, Jackson of the 9th, Carrell of the 75th, Russell of the 64th, Elliott of the 49th, Oxford of the 116th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Firemen's Retirement System so as to provide for an increase in the monthly pension of eligible firemen or volunteer firemen; 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom

Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E,
Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, E.G.
Y Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.

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Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M.

Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G Y Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 132, nays 11.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representatives Wood of the 9th and Hatcher of the 131st each stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 1314, hut wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
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:
HB 1315. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Firemen's Retirement System so as to provide for the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firemen's Pen sion 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayhe,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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801

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Childers of the 15th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1315.
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 hospi tals; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related insti tutions, as amended, so as to require a written explanation of refusal to grant or revoca tion of the privilege of treating patients in certain hospitals to be furnished to the medical practitioner; to provide certain time limitations within which applications for such privi leges must be granted or denied; to specify the medical practitioners entitled to such explanation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 88-19, relating to regulations of hospitals and related insti tutions, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section, to be designated Code Section 88-1911, to read as follows:
"88-1911. Public hospitals; refusal or revocation of staff privileges, (a) Whenever any hospital owned or operated by the State, any political subdivision of the State or any municipality shall refuse to grant a licensed medical practitioner the privilege of treat ing patients in the hospital, wholly or in part, or revoke the privilege of a licensed medical practitioner for treating patients in such hospital, wholly or in part, the hospi tal shall furnish, within ten days of such action, a written statement of the reasons therefor to the medical practitioner whose privilege has been refused or revoked.
(b) Whenever any licensed medical practitioner shall make application for permission to treat patients in any hospital owned or operated by the State, any political subdivi sion of the State or any municipality, the hospital shall act upon such application expeditiously and without unnecessary delay, but in no event shall final action thereon be taken later than sixty (60) days following receipt of the application. This subsection (b) shall apply solely to applications by licensed medical practitioners who are not members of the staff of the hospital in which privileges are sought at the time an application is submitted, and those not privileged, at such time, to practice in such hospital under a previous grant of privileges."
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 Walker of the 115th and Evans of the 84th move to amend the Committee substitute to SB 182 as follows: By adding after the word "application" on line 62, page 2, the following: "Provided,

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however, whenever the applicant is licensed by any governmental entity outside the continental limits of the United States, the hospital shall have 120 days to take action following receipt of the application."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis W
Y Dean/D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanaer, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Jordan, U.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, H.M. Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Heaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 122, nays 13.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HB 1387. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the manufacture, sale and taxing of wine so as to provide that certain records pertaining to wine brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspec 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, E.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L.
YGignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Hush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.K. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, H.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 0.

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

HB 1388. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: 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 certain records pertaining to distilled spirits brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspection; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. YDean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb

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Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.

Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G.
Petro,G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1389. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to provide that certain records pertaining to malt beverage brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspection; and for other purposes.

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:

Adams, G.D.Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Rov N Lane. Dick Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 114, nays 1.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1976

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

HB 253. By: Representatives 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.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.E. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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, commis sion, authority or institution of State government of any questionnaire, appli cation for employment or application for admission to any educational insti tution which inquires into or asks questions concerning any arrest or charges for any crime alledgedly committed by the person for which no plea or verdict of guilty was entered; and for other purposes.
The previous question was ordered.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 849 as follows: On lines 7 and 18 of page 1 by inserting after the word "plea" the words "of guilty,"
On line 8 of page 1 by striking the words "to provide for penalties" By striking on line 19, page 1 the following: "Any officer, official or employee of the State or any branch, department, board, bureau, agency, commission, authority or institution of State government requiring any person to answer any question prohibited by the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $25."

Representative Walker of the 115th asked unanimous consent that the House recon sider its actions in ordering the previous question and in the adoption of the Committee amendment on HB 849.

The consent was granted.

Representative Walker of the 115th moved that further consideration of HB 849 be suspended and that the Bill be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary for further study.

The motion prevailed and HB 849 was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in felony cases; to provide for orders; to provide for the inspection, copying and photographing of relevant results of reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the case, police reports, and written statements of witnesses, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney; to provide for exceptions; to permit the inspection, copying and photographing of scientific or medical reports, books, papers, documents, tangible objects, or copies or portions thereof, which the defendant intends to produce at the trial and which are within his possession, custody or control, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of the defendant's case and that the request is reasonable; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a procedure to govern the raising of the defense of alibi in felony cases; to provide for notice to be given by the defendant to the prosecution of witnesses to be used in support of said defense; to establish the time for the giving of said notice; to provide for notification with respect to additional witnesses; to provide sanctions for failure to comply with this statute; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Said Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, is hereby amended by adding, following Code Chapter 27-10, a new Code Chapter, to be designated Code Chapter 27-10A, to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 27-10A. DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION 27-1001A. Motion for Discovery and Inspection. (a) In felony cases, upon written motion of defendant made prior to arraignment or at least five days prior to trial whichever is later, the court shall order the State to permit the defendant to inspect, copy and photograph any relevant results or reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the par ticular case, initial police reports and written statements of witnesses, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney, the existence of which is known. The order of the court shall set forth the terms, conditions and time period under which discovery and inspection shall be allowed hereunder. (b) In felony cases, upon written motion of defendant made prior to arraignment or at least five days prior to trial whichever is later, the court shall order the State to permit the defendant to inspect, copy and photograph any books, papers, documents, tangible objects, buildings or places, or copies or portions thereof, which are in the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of his defense and that the request is reasonable. Except as provided in subsection (a), this Section does not authorize inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal State documents by law enforcement officers, agents, or employees in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case or of statements made by witnesses or prospective witnesses for the State to law enforcement officers, agents, or employees. The order of the court shall set forth the terms, conditions and time period under which discovery and inspection shall be allowed hereunder. (c) If the court grants relief sought by the defendant under subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, it may, upon motion of the State, require that the defendant permit the State to inspect and copy and photograph any scientific or medical reports, books, papers, documents, tangible objects, or copies or portions thereof, which the defendant intends to produce at the trial and which are within his possession, custody or control, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of the State's case and that the request is reasonable. Except as to scientific or medical reports, this subsection does not authorize inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal defense documents made by the defendant, or his attorney or agents, in connection with the investigation or defense of the case or of statements made by the defendant, or by State or defense witnesses or prospective witnesses to the defendant, his agents or attorney. (d) A party against whom an order has been issued under any provision of this Section has a continuing duty, after compliance with such order, to continue compliance therewith with respect to statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials subsequently obtained or discovered which initially would have been subject to such order and shall promptly notify the other party, or his attorney, of such statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials subsequently obtained or discovered. If at any time during the course of the proceedings it is brought to the attention of the court that a party has failed to comply with this subsection or with an order issued hereunder, or any other provisions of this Section, the court may order such party to comply instanter, or grant a continuance for such purpose, or prohibit the party from introducing into evidence the material not disclosed, or enter such other order as it deems just under the circumstances. (e) The State is authorized to apply to the court and receive a protective order against this Section upon good cause shown that to divulge all or part of the information herein mentioned would jeopardize further prosecution of the pending case or cases connected with the pending case. 27-1002A. Defense of Alibi Discovery Procedure. (a) A defendant in any felony case who intends to offer evidence of an alibi in his defense shall, not later than arraignment or such other time as the court having jurisdic tion to try the case shall direct, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a notice in writing of his intention to claim such alibi, which notice shall contain specific informa tion as to the place at which the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense or offenses charged, and specifying particularly the names and addresses of the witnesses by whom he proposes to establish such alibi. The defendant shall be under a continuing duty to promptly disclose the names and addresses of additional witnesses which come to the attention of the defendant subsequent to the filing of the notice and list of witnesses as described above.

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(b) If a defendant fails to file and serve a copy of such notice as herein required, or fails to specify the name and address of any witness with reasonable particularity, the court may exclude the testimony of any witness, except that of the defendant himself, offered by the defendant for the purpose of proving an alibi, whose name and address were not given as required herein.
(c) The court may waive any of the requirements of this rule when manifest injustice might result if said requirement of this rule when manifest injustice might result if said requirement were not waived."
Section 3. This Act shall be effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th and others move to amend the Committee substitute to SB 144 as follows:
(1) By striking beginning on line 7 of page 1, the following: "police reports, and written statements of witnesses,".
(2) By adding following the semicolon after the word "attorney" on line 10 of page 1, the following: "to permit the inspection, copying and photographing of books, papers, documents, tangible objects, buildings or places, or copies or portions thereof, which are within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney upon a show ing of materiality to the preparation of the defendant's case;"
(3) By striking on line 16 of page 1, the following: "defendant's", a"Sndtatseu'sb"s.tituting in lieu thereof, the following:
(4) By adding following the semicolon after the word "reasonable" on line 17 of page 1, the following: "to provide for exceptions; to provide for protective orders;".
(5) By striking beginning on line 18 of page 1, the following: "to provide for a procedure to govern the raising of the defense of alibi in felony cases; to provide for notice to be given by the defendant to the prosecution of wit nesses to be used in support of said defense; to establish the time for the giving of said notice; to provide for notification with respect to additional witnesses;".
(6) By striking beginning on line 13 of page 2, the following: "initial police reports and written statements of witnesses,".
"(7m) adBe"y. adding following the word "documents" on line 31 of page 2, the following:
"(8a)nd"B, y striking on line 6 of page 3, the following:
a"onrd".substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
(9) By striking beginning on line 25 of page 3, the following: "statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "information and objects".
(10) By striking beginning on line 29 of page 3, the following:

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"statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "information and objects".
(11) By striking on line 3 of page 4, the following: "material", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "information and objects".
(12) By adding following the word "information" on line 8 of page 4, the following: "and objects".
(13) By striking Code Section 27-1002A, relating to defense of alibi discovery procedure, which begins on line 11 of page 4.
(14) By adding following the semicolon after the word "statute" on line 24 of page 1, the following: "to provide for severability;".
(15) By adding following Section 1 a new Section to be designated Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. 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 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."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr.T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.

Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob

Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.

N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.

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Patten, R.L.
N Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. NRainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
YRush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T.
YToles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. NWall.V.

Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 79, nays 51.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.
Representative Snow of the 1st 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 SB 144, by substitute, as amended.
The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 4:30 o'clock, P.M.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.
Mr. Pinkston of the 100th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Bank ing, 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 1384 Do Pass. HB 1544 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1572 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 126 Do Pass. SB 439 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman
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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 230 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 422 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

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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 Resolu tions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 517-1385 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HR 565-1544 Do Pass.

SB 265

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

Mr. 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 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 1528 SR 248 HB 1551 HB 1333 HR 516-1369 HB 1493

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1526

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1602

Do Pass.

HR 537-1462

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1456

Do Pass.

HB 681

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Howell of the 140th

Chairman

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass, by Substitute.

The following communications from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State, were received and read:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
February 3, 1976
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk, House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Ellard:
I am enclosing herewith Certified List of those persons registered in the Docket of Legislative appearance (numbered 249 through 347) as of Monday, February 2, 1976, in accordance with Act No. 1294, Georgia Laws 1970.

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With best wishes, I am Enclosure

Sincerely your friend,
/a/ 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 six pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and address of those persons (numbered 249 through 347), along with the names of the respective per sons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1976 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of Monday, February 2, 1976, 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 3rd day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-Six and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundredth.

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

(SEAL) 249. Coy R. Johnson
Registered Agent Georgia Association of Life Insurance Companies National Association of Independent Insurers
112 North Main Street Gumming, Georgia 30130
250. Ed McGill Georgia Alcohol Dealers Assn. Suite 330 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032
251. J. Barry Coughlin Ford Motor Company Room 982 American Road Dearborn, Michigan 38121
252. James E. Dyar Fraternal Order of Police 3028 Empire Boulevard, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30315
253. Frank W. Laskowski TROA, State of Georgia 685 N. Superior Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30033

254. Bruce Gruber Organization of DeKalb Educators 921 Briarcliff Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
255. Lanier Bannister Forsyth County Concerned Taxpayers Box 867 Gumming, Georgia 30130
256. Monroe M. Smith, Jr. CWA - Georgia Political Council 1461 Cedar Ridge Way Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
257. M. R. Wilson UAW 414 McDonough Boulevard, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315
258. David C. Morgan Georgia Electrical Membership Corp. 148 Cain Street Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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259. Preston J. Garrison Metropolitan Atlanta Mental Health Association, Inc. 85 Merritts Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
260. John H. Moss Georgia Restaurant Association 805 Peachtree Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
261. Bettye Lowe Self 591 West Paces Ferry Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
262. Mrs. Doris J. Van Veelen Self 1513 Thornhill Court Dunwoody, Georgia
263. Fred C. Moulton Dean's Power Oil, Inc. 412 First Street, S. E. Moultrie, Georgia 31768
264. Jimmy Carter The Federal Land Bank of Columbia P. O. Box 169 Madison, Georgia 30650
265. Carl Parks Allstate Insurance and Enterprises 3585 Northside Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30327
266. Dick Burrell Household Finance 1977 Farris Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032
267. Ted E. McAuliffe Georgia Taxpayers Federation Route 1 Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
268. Dennis J. Hill Manufactured Houseing Institute S. E. 2810 New Spring Road Atlanta, Georgia 30339
269. Earl A. Ferguson Registered Agent Manufactured Houseing Institute Georgia Society of Professional Engineers 2810 New Spring Road Atlanta, Georgia 30339

270. Claude McGuinn CWA - Ga. Political Council 830 Larry Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033
271. Gene Russo CWA - Ga. Political Council 40 Pryor Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
272. Irvin H. Beavers Fraternal Order of Police Route One, Box 2325 Newnan, Georgia 30263
273. Sheila A. Cumberworth Fraternal Order of Police 7275 Roswell Road Apartment 3388 Atlanta, Georgia 30328
274. Frank D. Roberts Georgia Fraternal Order of Police 1181 Morley Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
275. J. J. Polak Georgia Fraternal Order of Police Post Office Box 492 Decatur, Georgia 30031
276. Karen Irish Georgia Fraternal Order of Police 1150 Rankin Street Apartment J-13 Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
277. D. M. Stafford Georgia Fraternal Order of Police P. O. Box 13252 Savannah, Georgia 31406
278. J. J. Brown Georgia Fraternal Order of Police 5 San Antonio Drive Savannah, Georgia 31406
279. Baxter Whitaker General Telephone Company 1800 Peachtree Center 230 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
280. Carl T. Martin United States Brewers Assn. 1655 Tullie Circle, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329

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281. Herbert H. Mabry AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
282. Harry Stone, Jr. Laborers International Union of North America 1330 Ormewood Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30316
283. Michael D. Easterly Georgia Industrial Developers Association Two Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
284. Glenn Cornell Georgia Industrial Developers Association 400 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
285. Katherine M. Cann Toxoplasmosis 625 East 44th Street Savannah, Georgia 31405
286. Felton Gordon Registered Agent Georgia Optometric Assn. Georgia Podiatry Assn. 3384 Peachtree Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
287. Shirley Church Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 2166 Chevy Chase Lane Decatur, Georgia 30032
288. Thomas A. O'Boyle Georgia Power Company 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
289. Joyce Brown Laborers International Union of North America (AFL-CIO) 582 Blake Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30316
290. W. Wyman Pilcher Georgia Savings &Loan League, Inc. 1616 William-Oliver Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

291. Jim Major International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 2221 Foxhound Parkway Marietta, Georgia 30060
292. William E. Headrick Registered Agent International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Georgia State Council of Machinists 1100 Powell Wright Road Marietta, Georgia 30062
293. C. T. Dameron International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Route One Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
294. Mel Steely American Association of University Professors Route 10 Box 171 Carrollton, Georgia 30117
295. Henry Steely Georgia Nursing Home Assn. 1056 South Main Street Cedartown, Georgia 30125
296. William W. Suttle American Insurance Assn. 3445 Peachtree Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
297. Jim Morrison Georgia Wildlife Federation 4019 Woburn Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084
298. Joel Williams Registered Agent Savannah Foods and Industry, Inc. Savannah Chamber of Commerce 128 West Jones Street Savannah, Georgia 31401
299. Kay Hoffman League of Women Voters of Georgia 321 Milledge Heights Athens, Georgia 30601

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300. Mary Alice Juhan Self 247 Clayton Street, N. E. Lawrenceville, Georgia 30245
301. T. Scott Smith Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc. 1909 K Street, N. W. Suite 300 Washington, D. C. 20006
302. Martha Chesser Self 864 Beaverhrook Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
303. H. Andrew Owen, Jr. American Insurance Association 2000 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia
304. Frances Pauley Georgia Poverty Rights Organization 943 Clifton Road, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
305. Earl Leonard The Coca-Cola Company 310 North Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30301
306. Bill Talmadge The Coca-Cola Company 310 North Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30301
307. Pinson Hammond Fraternal Order of Police 791 Myrtle Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
308. Marjean W. Birt Registered Agent North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Alpharetta Women's Cluh P.T.A. 624 Holcomb Bridge Road P. O. Box 846 Roswell, Georgia 30075
309. Michael W. Broadbear Downside Risk, Inc. 301 One Piedmont Center 3565 Piedmont Road Atlanta, Georgia 30305

310. Pete Peck Downside Risk, Inc. 300 West Wieuca Suite 220 Atlanta, Georgia 30342
311. Lamar Crawley Georgia Motor Club 1100 Spring Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
312. Frank Campbell DeKalb Association of Educators 5309 Hugh Howell Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
313. John W. Cox Air Transport Association Delta Airlines General Offices Atlanta Hartsfield Int. Airport Atlanta, Georgia 30320
314. Harold L. Russell Optics, Inc. 4000 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
315. Wayne T. Elliott Society of Professional Optometrists 2500 Tower Place Atlanta, Georgia 30326
316. EricJ. Taylor Georgia Motor Club - AAA 1100 Spring Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
317. Connie J. Russell Committee for Sandy Springs 1558 Northridge Road Atlanta, Georgia 30338
318. Mrs. Jo McClung Committee for Sandy Springs 5560 Lake Island Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
319. C. W. Larcom Common Cause 2823 Kathryn Court East Point, Georgia 30344
320. Lois S. Kirk North Atlanta Parkway Assn. 6825 Sunnybrook Lane, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
321. Colonel Tom Powers Savannah Mobile Home Assn. Route Four, Box 425 Savannah, Georgia 31405

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322. John David Milne Minnesota Mining and Mfg. 2860 Bankers Industrial Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30340
323. Robert R. Richardson Registered Agent City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority American Insurance Assn. Georgia Association of Independ ent Insurance Agents State Bar of Georgia Suite 2000 400 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
324. John Louis Girard Georgia Motor Club, Inc. (AAA) 2569 Terrace Trail Decatur, Georgia 30032
325. W. Elmer George Georgia Municipal Association 220-10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
326. Mack A. Tucker, Jr. Georgia Concrete and Products Association, Inc. Roger Executive Center Suite 234 2951 Flowers Road, South Atlanta, Georgia 30341
327. Tim Johnson Georgia Public Interest Research Group 201 Washington Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
328. Max M. Kimball American College of Nursing Home Administrators BoxO Cedartown, Georgia 30125
329. Major General Homer Flynn The Greenbaum Companies 2159 McKinley Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
330. Floyd Lowell Jones Standard Oil Company 3811 Valley Green Drive Marietta, Georgia 30060
331. J. D. Finger Exxon Co., USA 22 Executive Park West, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329

332. John L. Caldera Exxon Co., USA 22 Executive Park West, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
333. Hugh Smith Georgia Society, Certified Public Accountants 1504 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
334. Jack S. Schroder Exxon Co., USA Haas Howell Building 75 Poplar Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
335. Roland C. Stubbs, Jr. Apartment Owners and Managers Association 2914 Poplar Street Doraville, Georgia 30340
336. Kathleen M. Light National Organization for Women 4659 Tall Pines Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
337. W. A. Huff Ford Motor Co. 2750 Dodson Drive East Point, Georgia 30344
338. E. B. Gurley Ford Motor Co. 2789 Galahad Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
339. Jack B. Perdue Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia/Atlanta, Inc. 1010 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
340. Peyton I. Lingle Coastal States Life Insurance Co. 260 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
341. R. E. Cantrell Georgia State Council of Machinists 129 Gaylor Street Smyrna, Georgia 30080
342. Bobbie J. Sharp Georgia Association of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30032

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343. Martha True AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
344. Betty Godwin AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
345. Howard James Mountain Services P. O. Box 483 Gainesville, Georgia 30501

346. Charles Ector Unified Services 1848 Calvary Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30501
347. Jack W. Drane United Transportation Union 5500 Camelot Drive Savannah, Georgia 31405

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 4, 1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.Jr. Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Manner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, B. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.B. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.

Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Jimmy White, Pastor of the Evangel Assembly of God, Valdosta, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

HB 1653. By: Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Commissioner of Gordon County (now Board of Commissioners of Gordon County) so as to change the provisions relative to certain bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1654. By: Representative Brown of the 34th: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb creating a new Char ter for such city and for other purposes so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications of Council members, the President of the Council and the Mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1655. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding, and modernizing appellate and other post-trial procedure in civil and criminal cases so as to provide for the waiver of objections to instructions to the jury in criminal cases; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1656. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Rainey of the 135th, Castleberry of the lllth, Wheeler of the 152nd, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Jackson of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt sales, fees and charges for services by the Rock Eagle 4-H Center; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

Representative Hudson of the 137th moved that HB 1656 be engrossed.

The motion prevailed and HB 1656 was ordered engrossed.

HB 1657. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Leonard of the 3rd, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Jessup of the 117th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and trans portation insurance, as amended, so as to provide that nothing contained within said Code Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer and its insured from contracting to use a rate on a specific risk or risks, which is in excess of, or lower than, that otherwise applicable; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1658. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Leonard of the 3rd, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act" so as to provide for an additional qualification for the issuance or renewal of a license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1659. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Petro of the 46th, Leonard of the 3rd, Carter of the 146th, Jessup of the 117th, Watson of the 114th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-214 (Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 289, 303) as amended, relating to enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, the Ga. Insurance Code, so as to make clear, and provide for, authority for the Commissioner to issue orders, which prohibit persons from engaging in acts made unlawful by the Ga. Insurance Code or regulations promulgated thereunder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1660. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Petro of the 46th, Leonard of the 3rd, Carter of the 146th, Jessup of the 117th, Watson of the 114th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-8A, relating to agents and counselors of life, accident, and sickness insurance, as amended, so as to provide for Agents' Certificates of Authority; to require insurers to obtain certificates for each agent repre senting such insurers in certain matters; to provide for renewal of certificates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1661. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Leonard of the 3rd, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Petro of the 46th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Jessup of the 117th, McCollum of the 134th, Watson of the 114th, 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 certain insurers which issue policies or contracts providing motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, or any other similar coverage, shall include in such policies or contracts of insurance at least certain minimum coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1662. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Wood of the 9th, Watson of the 114th, Greer of the 43rd, Parrish of the 97th, McCollum of the 134th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-14, relating to rehabilitation and liquidation of insurers so as to change the provi sions relating to grounds of conservation, so as to provide grounds for conser vation of domestic insurers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1663. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Dover of the llth, Sigman of the 74th, Russell of the 64th, Childers of the 15th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Noble of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-7 relating to dangerous drugs, as amended, so as to provide for the substitution of generic and brand name drugs; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1664. By: Representatives Howard of the 19th, McKinney of the 35th, Nix and Harrison of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th, and Shanahan of the 7th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2907, relating to exemptions from the provisions of Code Chapter 26-29, relative to carrying a concealed weapon, carrying deadly weapons at public gatherings, carrying pistols without licenses, and relative to machine guns as amended, so as to exempt peace officers from such provi sions during their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1665. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to repeal the provisions relating to primary elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1666. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to remove certain restrictions placed on the mayor and council relative to the granting of franchises, permits, ease ments and rights-of-way; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1667. By: Representative Sigman of the 74th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, known as the "Juvenile Court Code of Georgia", as amended, so as to prohibit an appointed juvenile court judge, referee, or traffic referee from holding any public elected office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1668. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consoli dating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide for a taxidermist license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 611-1668. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, and Harris of the 8th: A RESOLUTION creating the Code Revision Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1669. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the coroner in certain counties of this State so as to change the compensation of the coroner in certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1670. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL

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to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change the provisions relating to subrogation; to provide that insurers and self-insurers shall be subrogated only in certain events and only to certain extents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1671. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Peters of the 2nd, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the collection and disposition of fees, taxes and funds; to provide for refunds and credits; to provide for time limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1672. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Peters of the 2nd, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-13, relating to fees and taxes as amended, so as to provide that certain information shall be confidential and privileged; to prohibit the disclosure of certain confidential information; to provide for excep tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1673. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Coffee County so as to change the county auditing procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1674. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, Evans of the 84th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to trials at the first term so as to repeal the provisions relative to divorce cases; to provide for intent; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1675. By: Representatives Brown of the 34th, Battle of the 124th, Greer of the 43rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to provide the procedures whereby professional educators shall have the right to bargain collectively with their employer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1676. By: Representative Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to repeal certain requirements relative to the certification of teachers, principals and guidance counselors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1677. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1678. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Pinkston of the 100th, Hanner of the 130th, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Sales Act" so as to change the provisions relative to limitations on finance charges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 613-1678. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. L. C. McGarrah; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1679. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to authorize the discontinuance of the artificial maintenance of a life-sustaining function of a person's body under certain conditions; to provide a short title; to provide conditions prece dent to the discontinuance of the artificial maintenance of such life-sustaining function; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1680. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-30, relating to invasions of privacy, as amended, so as to remove certain provisions relating to eavesdropping and surveillance for the better protection of indi vidual privacy; to provide that only certain evidence shall be admissible; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1681. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Clayton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1682. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Brown of the 34th, and Larsen of the 27th: A BILL to amend the "Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act" so as to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to the applicability of the Act; to change certain provisions relating to contributions; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 614-1682. By: Representatives Wheeler of the 152nd, Ross of the 76th, Jordan of the 58th, White of the 132nd, Harris of the 60th, Phillips of the 120th, Adams of the 14th, Lane of the 40th, Oxford of the 116th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Education Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1683. By: Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Cole and Foster of the 6th, Dent of

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the 85th, Nix of the 20th, Wilson of the 19th, Bolster of the 30th, Phillips of the 91st, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 23-1, relating to the names and jurisdiction of counties, so as to require county courthouses and the offices therein to remain open for the transaction of the public's business during normal working hours; to define normal working hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1684. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1685. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Smith of the 42nd, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Burton of the 47th, Jordan of the 58th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-204, relating to annual reports of the insurance commissioner, so as to provide that such reports shall be compiled and made available for public inspection; to eliminate the requirement that such report be delivered to cer tain persons; to provide for copies for such report; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1686. By: Representative Sams of the 90th: A BILL to provide that Judges of the Superior Courts of the Augusta Judicial Circuit shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for the practices and procedures connected with such elec tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1687. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide that Judges of the Superior Courts of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for the practices and procedures connected with such elec tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate

were read the second time:

HB 1592

HB 1606

HB 1593

HB 1607

HB 1594

HB 1608

HB 1595

HB 1609

HB 1596

HB 1610

HB 1597

HB 1611

HB 1598

HB 1612

HB 1599

HB 1613

HB 1600

HB 1614

HB 1601

HB 1615

HB 1602

HB 1616

HB 1603

HB 1617

HB 1604

HB 1605

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HB 1618 HB 1619 HB 1620 HR 592-1620 HR 593-1620 HR 594-1620 HB 1621 HB 1622 HB 1623 HB 1624 HB 1625 HB 1626 HB 1627 HB 1628 HB 1629 HB 1630 HB 1631 HB 1632 HR 595-1632 HB 1633 HB 1634 HR 596-1634 HB 1635 HB 1636 HB 1637

HB 1638 HB 1639 HB 1640 HR 597-1640 HR 598-1640 HR 599-1640 HR 600-1640 HB 1641 HB 1642 HB 1643 HB 1644 HB 1645 HB 1646 HB 1647 HB 1648 HB 1649 HB 1650 HB 1651 HB 1652 HR 609-1652 SB 429 SB 445 SB 465 SR 272

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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1405 HB 1282 HB 1515 HB 1318 HR 78-325 HB 1566 HB 798 HB 1486 HB 1340

Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Pass. Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. 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 1412 Do Pass, by Substitute.

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HB 326

Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1148 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1214 Do Pass. HB 78 Reported without recommendation.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. Triplett of the 128th 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 Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 547 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th 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 oh State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consider ation the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 905 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1310 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1336 Do Pass. HB 1359 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1464 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1465 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1466 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1467 Do Pass. HB 1468 Do Pass.

HB 1469 Do Pass. HB 1503 Do Pass. HB 1542 Do Pass. HB 1580 Do Pass. HB 1581 Do Pass. HB 1582 Do Pass. HB 1584 Do Pass. HB 1585 Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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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:

SB 425. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, and Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive retirement benefits after a certain date; and for other purposes.

SB 452. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th, and Summers of 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the superior courts of Ga., approved Feb. 15, 1952; so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits for superior court clerks who are retired or may retire under the provisions of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 456. By: Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2001, relating to rape, so as to delete the provision that no conviction shall be had for rape on the unsupported testimony of the female; and for other purposes.

SB 458. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 38-2 relating to the admission of evidence, as amended, so as to make inadmissible certain evidence in a prosecution for rape which relates to past sexual behavior; to provide procedures for determining if such evidence is admissible or inadmissible; and for other purposes.

SB 464. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Fincher of the 54th, Hudson of the 35th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 3, relating to actions, as amended, so as to add a new Code Chapter relating to limitations of actions for medical malpractice; 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 Dept. of Revenue with regard to the amount of income or any other particulars set forth or dis closed in any report or return required under the Income Tax Act of 1931; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:
SB 425. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, and Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive retirement benefits after a certain date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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SB 452. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th, and Summers of 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing retirement benefits for the clerks of the superior courts of Ga., approved Feb. 15, 1952; so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits for superior court clerks who are retired or may retire under the provisions of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 456. By: Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2001, relating to rape, so as to delete the provision that no conviction shall be had for rape on the unsupported testimony of the female; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 458. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 38-2 relating to the admission of evidence, as amended, so as to make inadmissible certain evidence in a prosecution for rape which relates to past sexual behavior; to provide procedures for determining if such evidence is admissible or inadmissible; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 464. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Fincher of the 54th, Hudson of the 35th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 3, relating to actions, as amended, so as to add a new Code Chapter relating to limitations of actions for medical malpractice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 144 was reconsidered.

Representative McKinney of the 35th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Carnes of the 43rd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Egan of the 25th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Hill of the 127th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Fraser of the 139th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

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Representative Williams of the 54th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1186. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Sams of the 90th, Irvin of the 23rd, Larsen of the 119th, Lane of the 81st, Karrh of the 106th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to provide requirements for the receipt of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, H.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 83, nays 68.
The motion prevailed and HB 1186 was reconsidered.
Representative Childers of the 15th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Industrial Relations for further study.
HB 1367. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Richardson of the 52nd, Carr of the 105th, McDonald of the 12th, Thomason of the 8th, Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to replace present benefit table by adding a formula effective Apr. 1, 1976; to require claimant to show his or her avail ability; and for other purposes.

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There was objection.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, U.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.H. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, H.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 87.
The motion to reconsider HB 1367 was lost.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1384. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Brown of the 34th, Tucker of the 73rd, and Harden of the 154th: A BILL to provide that pur chasers at judicial sales need not tender cash, but, as an alternative, may tender a cashier's or certified check which is drawn for the amount of the pur chase price and which is issued by or certified by any financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; and for other purposes.
The report 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.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1423. By: Representatives Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Harrison and Nix of the

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20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Wall of the 61st, Lee and Johnson of the 72nd, and Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Metropolitan Area Plan ning and Development Commission in each Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area of this State having a population of more than 1,000,000 so as to provide an alternative procedure for recommending the removal of a county from 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 102, nays 9.

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

HB 1528. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Shanahan of the 7th, Harris of the 8th, Lee of the 72nd, Edwards of the 110th, Connell of the 87th, Kreeger of the 21st, and others: A BILL to provide for the recall of elected officials of each county and municipality this State; to provide for petitions; to provide for the conduct of such recall elections; to provide for prac tices, procedures and requirements in connection with such recall elections; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the recall of elected officials of each county and municipality within this State; to provide for petitions; to provide for the conduct of such recall elections; to provide for practices, procedures and requirements in connection with such recall elec tions; to provide for the filling of vacancies; 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. Each elected official of each county and municipality within this State shall be subject to recall at any time after their election upon petition in writing. The petition for such recall election shall be signed by not less than 30 percent of the regis tered voters of the county or municipality who are registered to vote on the date the notice required by this Section is given to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved. The persons sponsoring such petition shall be electors of the partic ular political subdivision concerned and shall address such petition to the election super intendent of the political subdivision involved, petitioning him to call for a special election to submit the question of whether any such elected 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 election superintendent of the political subdivision involved with a notice that a petition is to be circulated seeking signatures for a special election for the recall of an elected official. Each petition shall contain sufficient space so that each elec tor who signs the petition shall enter immediately to the right of his signature his printed name and address. Each petition shall contain the affidavit of the person who has obtained the signatures on the petition to the effect that to the best of his knowledge and belief all of the signatures appearing on the particular petition are valid signatures of electors of the political subdivision concerned. The petition shall be submitted to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved with the required signatures within 45 days following the date on which the notice of the proposed petition is given to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved. 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 election superintendent of the political subdivision

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involved it shall be the duty of the election superintendent 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 election superintendent within 15 days following the date on which the petition is submitted to the election superintendent. In the event he determines that the petition is in order, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved 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 two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the county in which the sheriff's advertisements appear. The ballots used in such election shall state the name of the officer whose recall has been petitioned, and shall designate the office involved. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:
) YES Shall (name of officeholder), ) NO (name of office) be 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 question shall be vacated from the date of such recall election. If a majority of those voting vote against recall the member shall remain in office. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent 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 the recall election vote against recall no new petition shall be presented to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved 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 other vacancies. Any person who is recalled from office under the provisions of this Section shall be eligible to fill the vacancy created by such recall.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Egan of the 25th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Sweat of the 150th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1528 as follows:
By adding the word "date" after the word "name" and before the word "and" on page 2, line 5.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.

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Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.

Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L,
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner. Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.

Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. V Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.

Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend. K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 12.
The Bill, by substitute, 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1249. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide that every person who withdraws blood from an individual or separates blood into components by physical processes shall affix to each container of such blood or components a label indicating whether the blood was obtained by purchase or donation; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend HB 1249 by adding at the end of Section 6(a) the following language: "If a physician administers purchased blood by choice or circumstance, he shall not be liable for prosecution for malpractice."
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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin

Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat

Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe

N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.

Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed

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Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
N Hill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.

Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 20.

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

HB 1334. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public offi cers as amended, so as to provide a procedure for suspending county officers from office pending the outcome of any direct appeal taken from conviction of a felony; to provide for appointment of temporary officers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public officers, as amended, so as to provide a procedure for suspending county officers, except probate judges, from office pending the outcome of any direct appeal or application for writ of certiorari taken from conviction of a felony; to provide for suspension of pay while the county officer is suspended; to provide for appointment of replacement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public offi cers, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, to be known as Code Section 89-506, to read as follows:
"89-506. County officers; suspension pending appeal from conviction of felony, (a) Upon conviction of a felony in any court of this State, of any other state, or of the United States, a county officer, except a probate judge, so convicted shall be suspended

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from office instanter and without further action pending the outcome of any direct appeal or application for a writ of certiorari that may be taken from the conviction. If, during the term of office to which such officer was elected and in which the convic tion occurred, the conviction is overturned as a result of any such direct appeal or appli cation for writ of certiorari, the county officer shall be immediately reinstated to the office from which he was suspended. While such county officer is suspended he shall not receive any income from his office. If the county officer is reinstated, he shall receive all the back income from his office that he would have received had he not been suspended. Upon the final conviction of any such officer, the provisions of Code Section 89-505 shall apply.
"(b) The Governor shall appoint for the duration of any suspension under the provi sions of this Section a replacement officer for any officer suspended hereunder. The replacement officer so appointed shall be from the same county as the suspended officer and shall otherwise be qualified to serve during the period of suspension. If the convic tion of the suspended county officer becomes final, the Governor is empowered to con tinue the appointment of the replacement officer or may appoint anyone else from the county also qualified to serve until the next general election."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The previous question was ordered.

An amendment, offered by Representative Hill of the 127th, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker Pro Tern.

Representative Egan of the 25th moved that the House reconsider its action in order ing the previous question and the motion prevailed.

Representative Egan of the 25th moved that further consideration of HB 1334 be postponed until 2:00 o'clock P.M. this day.

The motion prevailed and HB 1334 was postponed.

Representative Marcus of the 26th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.

SB 293. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to regulate the assessment, levy and collection of ad valorem taxes for the support of public schools in certain municipalities; to provide procedures connected therewith; to limit the millage rate; to provide for revenues to be paid to the city and remitted to the board of education; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed and SB 293 was withdrawn and recommitted.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1346. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Dispensing Opticians and providing for the licensing of dispens ing opticians so as to provide for additional training of dispensing opticians; 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.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis W Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Hoss, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.H. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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 Alco holic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide the minimum container size which a retailer may sell; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.

Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.

Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.

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Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob .Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.

Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.

Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd

Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1544. By: Representatives Egan of the 25th, Walker of the 115th, Lane of the 81st, Triplett of the 128th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the investment or reinvestment from time to time of the proceeds of bonds issued by any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision of this State; to define the securi ties in which such funds may be invested or reinvested"; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the investment or reinvestment from time to time of the proceeds of bonds issued by any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision of this State; to define the securities in which such funds may be invested or reinvested; to authorize purchase of such securities at either a pre mium or a discount; to define the persons who may make such investment or reinvest ment; and for other purposes.", approved March 27, 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1173), as amended by an Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 961), so as to authorize the investment of bond proceeds in additional types of investments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act entitled "An Act to authorize the investment or reinvestment from time to time of the proceeds of bonds issued by any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision of this State; to define the securities in which such funds may be invested or reinvested; to authorize purchase of such securities at either a pre mium or a discount; to define the persons who may make such investment or reinvest ment; and for other purposes.", approved March 27, 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1173), as amended by an Act approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 961), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. (a) The proceeds of any bonds issued by any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision of this State, or any portion thereof, or any Author ity or other public body corporate and politic created under the Constitution or laws of this State, may from time to time be invested and reinvested by the governing

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authorities of such county, municipality, school district, political subdivision, Authority or body in the following securities, and no others:
(1) Bonds or obligations of such county, municipality, school district, political subdivision, Authority or body, or the bonds or obligations of the State of Georgia, or of other counties, municipalities and political subdivisions of Georgia;
(2) Bonds or other obligations of the United States or of subsidiary corporations of the United States Government fully guaranteed by such government;
(3) Obligations of agencies of the United States Government issued by the Federal Land Bank, the Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, and Central Bank for Cooperatives;
(4) Bonds or other obligations issued by any public housing agency or municipality in the United States, which such bonds or obligations are fully secured as to the payment of both principal and interest by a pledge of annual contributions under an annual contributions contract or contracts with the United States Government, or project notes issued by any public housing agency, urban renewal agency or municipality in the United States and fully secured as to payment of both principal and interest by a requisition, loan or payment agreement with the United States Government; and
(5) Certificates of deposit of national or State banks located within the State of Georgia which have deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and certificates of deposit of federal savings and loan associations and State building and loan associations located within the State of Georgia which have deposits insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (including the certificates of deposit of any bank, savings and loan association or building and loan association acting as depository, custodian or trustee for any such bond proceeds); provided, however, that the portion of such certificates of deposit in excess of the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, if any, shall be secured by deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Georgia, or with any national or State bank located within the State of Georgia, of one or more of the following securities in an aggregate prin cipal amount equal at least to the amount of such excess: direct and general obli gations of the State of Georgia, or of any county or municipality in the State of Georgia, obligations of the United States or subsidiary corporations included in para graph (2) above, obligations of the agencies of the United States Government included in paragraph (3) above, or bonds, obligations or project notes of public housing agen cies, urban renewal agencies or municipalities included in paragraph (4) above."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.

Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.

Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.

Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom

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Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.

Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd

Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, P.M.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.
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 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, so as to change the provisions relating to the professional and educational standards of said nurses; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act providing for the participation of nurse anesthetists in the adminis tration of anesthesia, approved April 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 433), so as to change the provisions relating to the professional and educational standards of certified regis tered nurse anesthetists; 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 participation of nurse anesthetists in the administration of anesthesia, approved April 12, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 433), is hereby amended by striking in Section 1 the following:
"a registered nurse as defined in Code Section 84-9916", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"authorized by Code Chapter 84-10, as now or hereafter amended, to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse in Georgia", and by striking the following:
"accredited by the National League of Nursing", and substitituting in lieu thereof the following:
"approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing in accordance with Code Chapter 84-10 or has successfully completed an educational program outside the State of Georgia or the United States which meets criteria similar to and not less stringent than those established by the Georgia Board of Nursing", so that when so amended, Section 1 shall read as follows:
"Section 1. For the purposes of this Act, a 'certified registered nurse anesthetist' shall mean any person who is a registered nurac as defined in Code Section 84-9916 authorized by Code Chapter 84-10, as now or hereafter amended, to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse in Georgia, who has successfully completed the edu cation program of a school of nursing accredited by the National League ef- Nuraing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing in accordance with Code Chapter 84-10 or has successfully completed an educational program outside the State of Georgia or the United States which meets criteria similar to and not less stringent than those estab lished by the Georgia Board of Nursing, who has successfully completed the educational program of a school for nurse anesthetists accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and who either is certified as a registered nurse anesthetist by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists or has an application for certification pend ing within the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists."
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.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck. T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, H.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 2.
The Bill, by substitute, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1431. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the qualifications for agents of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide that special contract investigators retained by the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be considered employees of the Ga. Bureau of Investigation and shall have all the rights and privileges of such employees with certain exceptions; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.

Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.

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Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, RA.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J.

Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.

Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1394. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Miles of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to malt beverage taxes so as to provide for the authorization of distribution or sale of malt beverages in various container sizes by certain 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.

Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.

Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.

Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.

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Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.

Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. YTownsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

YWall V
Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1229. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Lambert of the 112th, Culpepper of the 98th, Russell of the 53rd, and Cole and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 69-3, relating to powers, duties and liabilities of municipal cor porations in general, as amended, so as to provide for practices, procedures, requirements and qualifications for the sale of property of municipal corpora tions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 69-3, relating to powers, duties and liabilities of municipal corporations in general, as amended, so as to provide for practices, procedures, require ments and qualifications for the sale of property of municipal corporations; to provide for notices; to provide for bids; to provide for sale by auction; to provide for exceptions; 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. Code Chapter 69-3, relating to powers, duties and liabilities of municipal corporations in general, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section, to be designated as Code Section 69-318, to read as follows:
"69-318. Sale of municipal property. --Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the governing authority of any municipal corporation disposing of any real or personal property of such municipal corporation shall make all such sales to the highest respon sible bidder either by sealed bids or by auction after due notice has been given. Any such municipal corporation shall have the right to reject any and all bids or to cancel any proposed sale. The governing authority of such municipal corporation shall cause notice to be published once in the official legal organ of the county in which such municipality is located or in a newspaper of general circulation in the community not less than 15 days nor more than 60 days preceding the day of the auction, or if the sale is by sealed bids, preceding the last day for the receipt of proposals. Such legal notice shall include a general description of the property to be sold if such property is personal property or a legal description of the property to be sold if such property is real property. If such sale is by sealed bids, such notice shall also contain an invita tion for proposals, shall state the conditions of the proposed sale, shall state the address at which bid blanks and other written materials connected with the proposed sale may be obtained, and the date, time, and place for the opening of bids. If such sale is by auction, such notice shall also contain the conditions of the proposed sale and shall state the date, time, and place of the proposed sale. Bids received in connection with a sale by sealed bidding shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in the legal notice. A tabulation of all bids received shall be available for public inspection

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following the opening of all bids. All such bids shall be retained and kept available for public inspection for a period of not less than 60 days from the date such bids are opened.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, the governing authority of any municipal corporation is hereby authorized to sell any lots from a municipal ceme tery or personal property belonging to the municipal corporation with an estimated value of $500 or less without regard to the foregoing provisions of this Section. Such sales may be made in the open market without advertisement and without the accep tance of bids. The estimation of the value of any personal property to be sold shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the governing authorities of the municipality.
Provided, however, the foregoing provisions shall not apply to any municipal corpora tion which has a municipal charter provision setting forth procedures for the sale of municipal property and existing as of January 1, 1976 so long as such charter provision thereafter remains unchanged and as long as said charter provision contains the mini mum notice requirements as set forth herein.
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 Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1229 as follows:
By adding the phrase "or then- designated agent" at the end of the last sentence of the third paragraph of Section 1 so that the sentence, as amended, reads "The estimation of the value of any personal property to be sold shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the governing authorities of the municipality or their designated agent." By adding the following sentence to the last paragraph of Section 1: "Provided fur ther, however, the foregoing provisions shall not apply to the disposal of property which is acquired by deed of gift, will or donation and is subject to such conditions as may be specified in the instrument giving or donating the property; or which is received from the United States Government or the State of Georgia pursuant to a program which imposes conditions on the disposal of such property; or which is disposed of pursuant to the powers granted in the Urban Redevelopment Law, or a homesteading program; or which is sold or transferred to another governing authority or government agency for public purposes.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed

Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.

Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.

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Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.

Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.

Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 0.
The Bill, by substitute, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Mann of the 13th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House, passed earlier this day:

HB 1249. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide that every person who withdraws blood from an individual or separates blood into components by physical processes shall affix to each container of such blood or components a label indicating whether the blood was obtained by purchase or donation; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 1334. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public offi cers as amended, so as to provide a procedure for suspending county officers from office pending the outcome of any direct appeal taken from conviction of a felony; to provide for appointment of temporary officers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public officers, as amended, so as to provide a procedure for suspending county officers, except probate judges, from office pending the outcome of any direct appeal or application for writ of certiorari taken from conviction of a felony; to provide for suspension of pay while the county officer is suspended; to provide for appointment of replacement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public offi cers, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Section thereto, to be known as Code Section 89-506, to read as follows:
"89-506. County officers; suspension pending appeal from conviction of felony, (a) Upon conviction of a felony in any court of this State, of any other state, or of the United States, a county officer, except a probate judge, so convicted shall be suspended from office instanter and without further action pending the outcome of any direct appeal or application for a writ of certiorari that may be taken from the conviction. If, during the term of office to which such officer was elected and in which the convic tion occurred, the conviction is overturned as a result of any such direct appeal or appli cation for writ of certiorari, the county officer shall be immediately reinstated to the office from which he was suspended. While such county officer is suspended he shall not receive any income from his office. If the county officer is reinstated, he shall receive all the back income from his office that he would have received had he not been suspended. Upon the final conviction of any such officer, the provisions of Code Section 89-505 shall apply.
"(b) The Governor shall appoint for the duration of any suspension under the provi sions of this Section a replacement officer for any officer suspended hereunder. The replacement officer so appointed shall be from the same county as the suspended officer and shall otherwise be qualified to serve during the period of suspension. If the convic tion of the suspended county officer becomes final, the Governor is empowered to con tinue the appointment of the replacement officer or may appoint anyone else from the county also qualified to serve until the next general election."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Hill of the 127th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1334 by adding:
A new section to be designated Section 1 "c" to read as follows: "Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, when a county commis sioner is suspended hereunder, he or she shall be replaced by the remaining county commissioner or commissioners, provided however, when there is only one commis sioner in a county and he or she is suspended, the provisions of section IB shall apply."
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat YBargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed

Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

Y Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

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Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L.

Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis

Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 137, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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 pri vate 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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Coleman of the 118th moves to amend HB 879 as follows:
On line 53, page 1, after the comma, by substituting in lieu of the words "private motor vehicles" the words "motor vehicles owned by city or county government".

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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe

Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman. J.A.

Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H.

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Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M.

Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.

Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.

Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.

Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, H.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 142, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1456. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, as amended, so as to provide for the appoint ment, demotion, and suspension of officers, troopers, communications officers, and driver license examiners of the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. . Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, H.L. Y Fraser, D H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.

Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.

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Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis

Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 136, 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 1317. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Title 24, relating to courts, as amended, so as to provide jurisdictional amounts for all small claims courts; to provide that probate courts shall act as small claims courts under certain conditions; to prescribe the juris diction of said courts; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Code Title 24, relating to courts, as amended, so as to provide jurisdictional amounts for all small claims courts; to provide that probate courts shall act as small claims courts under certain conditions; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said courts; to pre scribe the pleading and practice in said courts; to provide for the duties, powers, compen sation, qualifications and substitutions of the offices of the judges of said courts; to pro vide for clerks of and for said courts and for their duties and compensation; to provide for one or more bailiffs of and for said courts and for their duties and compensation; to provide for the service of summonses of said courts; to provide for the procedure and practice in garnishments; to provide for the procedure and practice in issuing of execu tions; to provide for the filing of claims and pleas of illegality; to provide that service may be perfected by registered or certified mail; to provide the costs of said courts; to provide for contempt of said courts and the penalty therefor; to provide for the furnishing of space, facilities and equipment to said courts; to provide for appeals; to provide for validating the acts of said courts and the proceedings therein; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 24, relating to courts, as amended, is hereby amended by add ing, following Code Chapter 24-21, a new Code Chapter to be designated as Code Chapter 24-21B, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 24-21B. SMALL CLAIMS COURTS. 24-2101B. Jurisdiction of small claims courts.-- Notwithstanding any provisions of local or general law to the contrary, all courts acting as small claims courts in any county of this State shall have civil jurisdiction in cases ex contractu in which the demand or value of the property involved does not exceed $1,000.00, unless a higher jurisdictional limitation is now or hereafter provided by local law for any such court,

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said jurisdiction to be concurrent with the jurisdiction of any other court or courts now or hereafter established in said counties. Said jurisdiction shall include the power to issue writs of garnishment and attachment and, in addition to the powers herein spe cifically granted, all the powers granted to justices of the peace by the laws of the State of Georgia.
24-2102B. Probate courts to act as small claims courts.-- In counties of this State having no small claims courts, the probate courts of such counties shall act as such courts in the manner specified herein:
(a) The probate court acting as a small claims court shall have civil jurisdiction in cases ex contractu in which the demand or value of the property involved does not exceed $1,000.00, said jurisdiction to be concurrent with the jurisdiction of any other court or courts now or hereafter established in said county. Said jurisdiction shall include the power to issue writs of garnishment and attachment and, in addition to the powers herein specifically granted, all the powers granted to justices of the peace by the laws of the State of Georgia.
(b) The judge of the probate court shall be the judge of the small claims court. (c) Any duties herein prescribed to be performed by the clerk may be performed by the judge, although the judge may appoint a person to act as clerk. The clerk may perform any duties assigned by the judge except the adjudication of cases. (d) All fees and other court costs collected by the judge, as herein authorized, shall be retained by him as his sole remuneration for acting as judge or clerk of the small claims court, except where the probate judge is compensated by salary in which case the fees and costs will be paid to the county. The county in setting the salary of such judge shall consider the duties performed by the judge. (e) Actions shall be commenced by the filing of a statement of claim, including the last known address of the defendant, in concise form and free from technicalities. The plaintiff or his agent shall verify the statement of claim by oath or affirmation in the form herein provided, or its equivalent, and shall affix his signature thereto. At the request of any individual, the judge or clerk may prepare the statement of claim and other papers required to be filed in an action.
(1) A copy of the verified statement of claim, together with a notice of hearing in the form hereinafter prescribed, shall be served on the defendant, and such service shall be sufficient to give the court jurisdiction in the premises. Service of said notice shall be made only within the county. Said service shall be made by any official or person authorized by law to serve process in the superior court, by a duly qualified bailiff of the probate court acting as a small claims court, by registered or certified mail with receipt, or by any person not a party to, or otherwise interested in, the suit, who is specially appointed by the judge of said court for that purpose.
(2) When notice is to be served by registered or certified mail, the clerk or the judge shall enclose a copy of the statement of claim, the verification and the notice in an envelope addressed to the defendant at his last known address, prepay the post age from monies collected for that purpose, and mail the same forthwith, noting the date and hour of mailing on the record. When a receipt therefor is returned, or if the sealed envelope in which said notice was mailed to the defendant by registered or certified mail is returned to the sender by United States postal authorities marked 'refused', giving the date of refusal, and such notation of refusal is signed or initialed by a United States postal employee or United States mail carrier to whom refusal was made, then the clerk or judge shall attach the same to the original statement and notice of claim, or otherwise file it as a part of the record in the case, and it shall be prima facie evidence of service upon the defendant.
(3) When served by a private individual, as provided above, such individual shall make proof of service by affidavit, showing the time and place of such service on the defendant.
(4) When served as provided, the actual cost of service shall be taxable as costs, but shall not exceed $5.00. The cost of service shall be advanced by the party demand ing same, in addition to the filing fee hereinafter provided, and shall be taxed as other costs.
(5) The plaintiff shall be entitled to judgment by default, without further proof,

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upon the failure of the defendant to appear, when the claim of the plaintiff is for a liquidated amount.
(6) Said notice shall include the date, hour and location of the hearing, which date shall not be less than ten nor more than thirty days from the date of the service or said notice; provided, however, that where service is made by registered or certified mail, the date of mailing shall be the date of service. (f) A docket shall be maintained in which every proceeding and ruling had in each case shall be indicated. (g) (1) The plaintiff, when he files his claim, shall deposit the sum of $7.50 with the court, which shall cover all costs of the proceeding, except the cost of service of the notice. The deposit of cost in cases of attachment, garnishment or trover shall be $7.50. If a party shall fail to pay any accrued cost, the judge shall have the power to deny said party the right to file any new case while such costs remain unpaid, and, likewise, shall have the power to deny such litigant the right to proceed further in any pending case. The award of court costs, as between the parties, shall be in the discretion of the judge, and such costs shall be taxed in the cause at his discretion.
(2) Whenever a claim affidavit and bond is filed by a third party claiming personal property that has been attached or levied upon under an attachment or execution issued from the probate court acting as a small claims court, the levying officer shall forthwith return the same to said court, and the issues raised by such claim affidavit shall be heard and determined by the judge of the probate court acting as judge of the small claims court. The judge shall be entitled to a fee of $7.50 for every such claim case. The same rules of practice and procedure shall apply as in cases of affida vits of illegality. All attachment proceedings shall be tried by the judge and without a jury. (h) (1) The trial shall be conducted on the day set for the hearing, or at such later time as the judge may set. Immediately prior to the trial of any case, the judge shall make an earnest effort to settle the controversy by conciliation. If the judge fails to induce the parties to settle their differences without a trial, he shall proceed with the hearing on its merits.
(2) The judge shall conduct the trial in such manner as to do substantial justice between the parties according to the rules of substantive law. All rules and regula tions relating to pleading, practice and procedure shall be liberally construed so as to administer justice.
(3) If the plaintiff fails to appear, the suit may be dismissed for want of prosecution, the defendant may proceed to a trial on the merits, or the case may be continued as the judge may direct. If both parties fail to appear, the judge may continue the case, order the same dismissed for want of prosecution, or make any other just and proper disposition thereof, as justice may require. (i) If any defendant has any claim against the plaintiff, the judge may require a statement of setoff to be filed, or same may be waived. If the plaintiff requires time to prepare his defense against such claim, the judge may continue the case for such purpose. If any defendant has any claim against the plaintiff which exceeds the juris diction of the court, he may use a part thereof to offset the claim of the plaintiff. (j) When the judgment is to be rendered and the party against whom it is to be entered requests it, the judge shall inquire fully into the earnings and financial status of such party and shall have full discretionary power to stay the entry of judgment, to stay execution, and to order partial payments in such amounts, over such periods, and upon such terms as shall seem just under the circumstances and as will assure a definite and steady reduction of the judgment until it is finally and completely satis fied. (k) The judge of the probate court acting as judge of the small claims court shall not be obligated to collect such deferred partial payments on judgments so rendered, but, if the plaintiff so requests, he may do so at the expense of the plaintiff for clerical and accounting costs incurred thereby. (1) The judge of the superior court of the county in which the probate court acting as a small claims court is located may, from time to time, make rules for a simple, inexpensive and speedy procedure to effectuate the purposes of this Act and shall have

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power to prescribe, modify and improve the forms to be used therein to insure the proper administration of justice and to accomplish the purposes hereof.
(m) The judge of the probate court acting as judge of the small claims court shall have the power to appoint one or more bailiffs of and for said small claims court, to act within and throughout the limits of the county. Such bailiffs shall serve at the pleasure of the judge and under his direction. Any person so appointed shall be known and designated as 'small claims court bailiff and shall have the powers and authority, and shall be subject to the penalties, of lawful constables of the State of Georgia, includ ing the power to serve any and all summons and writs issued from or by said probate court acting as a small claims court. Said bailiffs shall also have the power to make levies, conduct judicial sales, and account therefor, in the manner of lawful constables. Within five days following their appointment, all such bailiffs shall take and subscribe the oath of office prescribed in Code Section 24-804 and give the bond prescribed in Code Section 24-811. Such bailiffs shall be subject to removal from office for failure of duty or malfeasance in office, as are other lawful constables of this State. The sheriff of said county and his deputies shall also have the power and authority to serve sum mons, make levies and sales, and serve as ex officio bailiffs of said court.
(n) A judgment of said probate court acting as a small claims court shall become a lien on both the real and personal property of a defendant, regardless of where such property is situated within the State. Said judgment shall become a lien at the time an execution based upon such judgment is filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court for said county and the entry thereof is made by the clerk in the general execution docket for said county.
(o) Appeals may be had from judgments returned in the probate court acting as a small claims court to the superior court, and the same provisions now provided for by general law for appeals, contained in Code Chapter 6-1, to the superior court, shall be applicable to appeals from the probate court acting as a small claims court to the superior court, the same to be a de novo appeal.
(p) Until otherwise provided by the rules of the court, the statement of claim, verifica tion, and notice shall be in lieu of any forms now employed and of any form of summons now provided by law:
'Small Claims Court of__________________County
__________________Georgia

Plaintiff

Address vs.

Defendant

Address
Statement of Claim
(Here the plaintiff or, at his request, the court will insert a statement of the plaintiff's claim, and, if the action is on a contract, either express or implied, the original state ment of the plaintiff's claim, which is to be filed with the court may be verified by the plaintiff or his agent as follows:)
State of Georgia County of___________________
___________________being first duly sworn on oath, says the foregoing is a just and true statement of the amount owing by defendant to plaintiff, exclusive of all setoffs and just grounds of defense.

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Plaintiff (or Agent)
Sworn and subscribed before me, this______day of_____________, 19_

Notary Public (or Attesting Official)
To:
Defendant

Notice

Home Address or

Business Address
You are required to be present at the hearing in order to avoid a judgment by default against you.
If you have witnesses, books, receipts or other writings bearing on this claim, you should bring them with you at the time of hearing.
If you wish to have witnesses summoned, see the court at once for assistance. If you admit the claim, but desire additional time to pay, you must come to the hear ing in person and state the circumstances to the court. You may come with or without an attorney.

Judge-Clerk of the Small Claims Court of__________________County
(Seal).' (q) All office space, courtroom facilities, forms, docket books, file jackets, filing cabi
nets, materials, equipment and supplies required by this Act, or necessary for the effi cient operation of said court, shall be furnished by the board of county commissioners. They shall also provide a suitable room in the courthouse for the holding of said court.
(r) Said probate court acting as a small claims court shall have no designated terms at stated periods. The judge thereof shall, in each instance, set dates for all hearings and trials in each type of case. He shall also designate the time or times for the return of attachments and executions, and he shall also designate the time when each answer to a summons of garnishment shall be filed. No garnishee may be required to file his answer sooner than ten days after he is served with summons, however. Whenever a garnishee shall fail to answer at the time so stated in the summons served upon him, unless the court, in its discretion, extends the time for filing, the judge may immedi ately render judgment and issue an execution against the garnishee in favor of the plaintiff for the amount previously adjusted to be due the plaintiff by the original defendant, and also for costs in the garnishment proceeding, but no judgment shall be rendered against a garnishee before a final judgment shall have first been rendered against the defendant.
(s) A summons of garnishment may be served by the sheriff or his deputies, by a lawful constable, by a small claims court bailiff, or by the judge of the probate court acting as judge of the small claims court, or it may be served by registered or certified mail, provided such service by mail is evidenced by a properly signed return receipt, which receipt shall be attached to the original garnishment affidavit or to the writ

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of attachment. It shall be prima facie evidence of service on the garnishee if the sealed envelope in which said summons was mailed to the garnishee by registered or certified mail is returned to the sender by the United States postal authorities marked 'refused', giving the date of refusal, and signed or initialed by a United States Postal Service employee or United States mail carrier to whom refusal was made. Whenever service is made in person by a court officer, as aforesaid, such officer shall enter his return to service either on the back of the original garnishment affidavit or the attachment writ, or on the back of a conformed copy of the original summons of garnishment which was given to the garnishee, or such entry of service may be made on a separate paper and attached to the said garnishment affidavit or the writ of attachment, as the case may be.
(t) The judge of said court shall have the power to impose fines of not more than ten dollars on, or to imprison for not longer than twenty-four hours, any person guilty of contempt of court. Such fines shall be paid into the county treasury or depository to be used for county purposes.
(u) The fees of the bailiff or sheriff for the execution of a fi. fa. shall be $5.00, plus a reasonable amount for drayage, to be determined by the judge of the probate court acting as judge of the small claims court. The rate of commission on all judicial sales shall be ten percent (10%) of the first $250.00 and five percent (5%) on all sums over that amount, with a minimum of five dollars."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1317 by:
adding on line 2, after the word "amended," the following: "to exempt counties having a population of 140,000 or more by the 1970 or any subsequent United States census", and by renumbering section 2, on page 13, as section 3, and by inserting a new section 2 as follows: "This act shall not apply to counties having a population of 140,000 or more by the 1970 or any subsequent United States census."
Representatives Pinkston of the 100th and Evans of the 99th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1317 by:
adding on page 2, line 21, after the words "Claim Courts", the words "or a county Civil Court created by an act of the General Assembly of Georgia".
The following amendment was read:

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend the Committee substi tute to HB 1317 by: amending said Bill as follows: "Where the word shall appear in Bill meaning mandatory, the word 'may' will appear making it permissive legislation in those counties who desire it."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 72, nays 45.
The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Walker of the 115th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1317 by:
adding a new section 3 to read as follows: "This Act shall become effective July 1,1977".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Harris of the 138th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1317 as follows: On page 2, line 9, strike $1,000.00 and add $1,500.00 in lieu of; On page 2, line 26, strike $1,000.00 and add $1,500.00 in lieu of.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 46, nays 74.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:

Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1317 as follows: adding Section 3: This law shall not be of any force or effect in any county until such time as the governing body of such county shall by appropriate resolution choose to have said law implemented; furthermore, after choosing to implement this law, the governing authority may at anytime thereafter rescind said resolution and abolish said court.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 48, nays 69.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lambert of the 112th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1317 as follows:
By inserting following the sentence ending on line 18 of page 2, the following: "The phrase 'all courts acting as small claims courts', as used in this Section, shall mean any court, other than a justice court, or a division of another court, whether created by statute or by court rule in which the Civil Practice Act does not apply to an ex contractu claim.". By striking from lines 20 through 23 of page 2, the following: "In counties of this State having no small claims courts, the probate courts of such counties shall act as such courts". and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "In counties of this State having no court acting as a small claims court, the probate court of such county shall act as such court".
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Gammage. L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Hainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 82, nays 65.

The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

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 necessary constitutional major ity to HB 1317, by substitute, as amended.

HB 164. By: Representatives 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 pris oners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Jones of the 126th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act which comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, approved

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February 20, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 161), as amended, so as to provide for the reim bursement 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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and con solidating the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, approved February 20, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 161), as amended,, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first paragraph of subsection (b) of Section 13 the following:
"After 30 days have elapsed since the prisoner was sentenced to serve time in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections, during the time that any such prisoner is thereafter incarcerated in the county jail before being trans ferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served, the Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall reimburse the county for the cost of such incarceration. Such reimbursement shall be in the same amount as the expense incurred, on an aver age basis, by the Department of Offender Rehabilitation in maintaining a prisoner in the State penal system and shall be paid by the Department, on a quarterly basis, to the governing authority of the county. The cost of maintaining a prisoner shall mean the cost of providing food, clothing, housing and security for such prisoner, but in an amount not to exceed $7.00 per day."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment to the floor substitute was read and adopted:

Representative Jones of the 126th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 164 on line 19, after the comma, by adding "and is not under appeal".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.

Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawtord, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.

Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.

Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K.

Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.

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Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. YRainey, H.

Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.

Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Wall, V. YWare.J.C.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Sneaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
Representatives Wall of the 61st and Mullinax of the 69th wished to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 164, by substitute, as amended.
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:

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.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

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 there with; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide for the regulation and control of persons, firms or corporations who provide certain health care services and who offer certain health care plans; to provide for necessary matters con nected therewith; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, faced with the continuation of mounting costs of health care and prob lems of shortages and poor distribution of health manpower, coupled with the State's interest in accessible health services of high quality for all the people of Georgia, the General Assembly has determined that there is a need to enable the exploration of alter native methods for the delivery of health care services, with a view toward achieving greater efficiency and economy in providing these services; and

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WHEREAS, health care organizations, structured in various forms, and designed to offer comprehensive health care services to an enrolled group of people in return for a prepaid sum, are developing in many parts of the country. These organizations, when properly operated, emphasize methods of treatment and quality controls designed to con tain effectively costs and to organize the delivery of care so as to make it more accessible to the enrollees; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Chapter to a) eliminate legal barriers to the devel opment of prepaid comprehensive health care organizations, b) to prescribe means by which the quality of care rendered and the fiscal stability of such organizations can be appropriately monitored and c) to recognize that such organizations shall be exempt from operation of the insurance laws of this State but such requirements as are necessary and mutually agreed upon and arranged between the Office of Comptroller General and the Department of Human Resources shall be adopted to assure the protection of the enrolled public; and
WHEREAS, while it is the intent of this Chapter to provide an opportunity for devel opment of comprehensive health care organizations, there is no intention to impair the present system of delivery of health services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following Chapter:
"CHAPTER 56-36 HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
56-3601. Definitions. (1) 'Commissioner' means the Insurance Commissioner unless the contents of the Chapter otherwise require. (2) 'Basic health care services' means health care services which an enrolled popu lation might reasonably require in order to be maintained in good health, including as a minimum but not restricted to, preventive care, emergency care, inpatient hospital and physician care, and outpatient medical services. (3) 'Enrollee' means an individual who has been enrolled in a health care plan. (4) 'Evidence of coverage' means any certificate, agreement, or contract issued to an enrollee setting out the coverage to which he is entitled. (5) 'Health care plan' means any arrangement whereby any person undertakes to provide, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any part of the cost of any health care ser vices and at least part of such arrangement consists of arranging for or the provision of health care services, as distinguished from an arrangement which provides only for indemnification against the cost of such services, on a prepaid basis through insurance or otherwise. (6) 'Health care services' means any services included in the furnishing to any indi vidual of medical or dental care, or hospitalization or incident to the furnishing of such care or hospitalization, as well as the furnishing to any person of any and all other services for the purpose of preventing, alleviating, curing, or healing human illness or injury. (7) 'Health maintenance organization' means any person which undertakes to pro vide or arrange for one or more health care plans. (8) 'Person' means any natural or artificial person including but not limited to indi viduals, partnerships, associations, trusts, or corporations. (9) 'Provider' means any physician, hospital, or other person who is licensed or otherwise authorized in this State to furnish health care services. (10) 'Insurer' means every person engaged as indemnitor, surety or contractor who issues contracts of insurance. Hospital service nonprofit corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations and burial associations are included within such term.

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56-3602. Establishment of Health Maintenance Organizations. (1) Notwithstanding any law of this State to the contrary, any person may apply to the Commissioner for and obtain a certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization in compliance with this Chapter. No person shall establish or operate a health maintenance organization in this State, nor sell or offer to sell, or solicit offers to purchase or receive advance or periodic consideration in con junction with a health maintenance organization without obtaining a certificate of authority under this Chapter. A foreign corporation may qualify under this Chapter, subject to its registration to do business in this State as a foreign corporation under the appropriate provisions of Title 22. (2) Every health maintenance organization as of the effective date of this Chapter shall submit an application for a certificate of authority under subsection (3) within 90 days of the effective date of this Chapter. Each such applicant may continue to operate until the Commissioner acts upon the application. In the event that an applica tion is denied under Section 56-3603, the applicant shall henceforth be treated as a health maintenance organization whose certificate of authority has been revoked. (3) Each application for a certificate of authority shall be verified by an officer or authorized representative of the applicant, shall be in a form prescribed by the Insur ance Commissioner and shall set forth or be accompanied by the following:
(a) A copy of the basic organizational document, if any, of the applicant such as the articles of incorporation, articles of association, partnership agreement, trust agreement, or other applicable documents, and all amendments thereto;
(b) A copy of the bylaws, rules and regulations, or similar document, if any, regu lating the conduct of the internal affairs of the applicant;
(c) A list of the names, addresses, and official positions of the persons who are to be responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant, including all members of the board of directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the principal officers in the case of a corporation, and the part ners or members in the case of a partnership or association;
(d) A copy of any contract made or to be made between any providers or persons listed in paragraph (c) and the applicant;
(e) A statement describing in detail the health maintenance organization, its health care plan or plans, facilities, and personnel;
(f) A copy of the form of evidence of coverage to be issued to the enrollees; (g) A copy of the form of the group contract, if any, which is to be issued to employers, unions, trustees, or other organizations; (h) Financial statements showing the applicant's assets, liabilities, and sources of financial support. If the applicant's financial affairs are audited by independent certified public accountants, a copy of the applicant's most recent regular certified financial statement shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement unless the Commis sioner directs that additional or more recent financial information is required for the proper administration of this Chapter; (i) A description of the proposed method of marketing the plan, a financial plan which includes a three-year projection of the initial operating results anticipated, and a statement as to the sources of working capital as well as any other sources of funding; (j) A power of attorney duly executed by such applicant, if not domiciled in this State, appointing the Commissioner and his successors in office, and duly authorized deputies, as the true and lawful attorney of such applicant in and for this State upon whom all lawful process in any legal action or proceeding against the health mainte nance organization on a cause of action arising in this State may be served; (k) A statement describing the geographic area or areas to be served; (1) A description of the complaint procedures to be utilized as required under Section 56-3610; (m) A description of the procedures and programs to be implemented to meet the quality of health care requirements in Section 56-3604(l)(b); (n) A description of the mechanism by which enrollees will be afforded an oppor
tunity to participate in matters of policy and operation under Section 56-3605(2);

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(o) Such other information as the Commissioner may require. (4) (a) A health maintenance organization shall, unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, file a notice describing any modification of the operation set out in the information required by subsection (3). Such notice shall be filed with the Com missioner prior to the modification. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within 60 days of filing, such modification shall be deemed approved.
(b) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations exempting from the filing requirements of paragraph (a) those items he deems unnecessary.
56-3603. Issuance of Certificate of Authority. (1) (a) Upon receipt of an application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the Commissioner shall forthwith transmit copies of such application and accompanying documents to the Commissioner of Human Resources;
(b) The Commissioner of Human Resources shall determine whether the applicant for a certificate of authority, with respect to health care services to be furnished:
(i) has demonstrated the willingness and potential ability to assure that such health care services will be provided in a manner to assure both availability and accessibility of adequate personnel and facilities and in a manner enhancing avail ability, accessibility and continuity of service;
(ii) has arrangements, established in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Resources for an ongoing quality of health care assurance program concerning health care processes and outcomes; and
(iii) has a procedure, established in accordance with regulations of the Commis sioner of Human Resources, to develop, compile, evaluate, and report statistics relating to the cost of its operations, the pattern of utilization of its services, the availability and accessibility of its services, and such other matters as may be reasonably required by the Commissioner of Human Resources.
(iv) has arrangements, established in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Resources, for coverage of out-of-area emergency services rendered to its enrollees. (c) Within 90 days of receipt of the application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the Commissioner of Human Resources shall certify to the Commissioner whether the proposed health maintenance organization meets the requirements of paragraph (b). If the Commissioner of Human Resources certifies that the health maintenance organization does not meet such requirements, he shall specify in what respects it is deficient. (2) The Commissioner shall issue or deny a certificate of authority to any person filing an application pursuant to Section 56-3602 within 90 days of receipt of the certifi cation from the Commissioner of Human Resources. Issuance of a certificate of author ity shall be granted upon payment of the application fee prescribed in Section 56-3621 if the Commissioner is satisfied that the following conditions are met: (a) The persons responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant are competent, trustworthy, possess good reputations and have had appropriate adminis trative experience, training or education in health care delivery systems and/or allied professions; (b) The Commissioner of Human Resources certifies, in accordance with subsec tion (1), that the health maintenance organization's proposed plan of operation meets the requirements of subsection (l)(b); (c) The health care plan constitutes an appropriate mechanism whereby the health maintenance organization will effectively provide or arrange for the provision of basic health care services on a prepaid basis, through insurance or otherwise, except to the extent of reasonable requirements for co-payments; (d) The health maintenance organization is financially responsible and may reasonably be expected to meet its obligations to enrollees and prospective enrollees. In making this determination, the Commissioner may consider:
(i) the financial soundness of the health care plan's arrangements for health care services and the schedule or charges used in connection therewith;
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(iii) any agreement with an insurer, a government, or any other organization for insuring the payment of the cost of health care services or the provision for automatic applicability of an alternative coverage in the event of discontinuance of the plan;
(iv) any agreement with providers for the provision of health care services; and (v) any deposit of cash or securities submitted in accordance with Section 56-3612 as a guarantee that the obligations will be duly performed; (e) The enrollees will be afforded an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation pursuant to Section 56-3605; (f) Nothing in the proposed method of operation, as shown by the information submitted pursuant to Section 56-3602 or by independent investigation, is contrary to the public interest; and (g) Any deficiencies certified by the Commissioner of Human Resources have been corrected. (3) Before any health maintenance organization changes its address, the certificate of authority shall be returned to the Commissioner who shall endorse the certificate of authority indicating the change.
56-3604. Powers of Health Maintenance Organizations. (1) The powers of a health maintenance organization include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) The purchase, lease, construction, renovation, operation, or maintenance of hospitals, medical facilities, or both, and their ancillary equipment, and such property as may reasonably be required for its principal office or for such other purposes as may be necessary in the transaction of the business of the organization;
(b) The making of loans to a medical group under contract with it in furtherance of its program or the making of loans to a corporation or corporations under its control for the purpose of acquiring or constructing medical facilities and hospitals or in fur therance of a program providing health care services to enrollees;
(c) The furnishing of health care services through providers which are under con tract with or employed by the health maintenance organization;
(d) The contracting with any person for the performance on its behalf of certain functions such as marketing and enrollment;
(e) The contracting with an insurer licensed in this State for the provision of insurance, indemnity, or reimbursement against the cost of health care services pro vided by the health maintenance organization in accordance with Section 56-3615;
(f) The offering, in addition to basic health care services, of: (i) additional health care services; (ii) indemnity benefits covering out-of-area or emergency services; and (iii) indemnity benefits, in addition to those relating to out-of-area and emer
gency services, provided through insurers. (2) (a) A health maintenance organization shall file notice, with adequate support ing information, with the Commissioner prior to the exercise of any power granted in subsections (l)(a) or (b). The Commissioner shall disapprove such exercise of power if in his opinion it would substantially and adversely affect the financial soundness of the health maintenance organization and endanger its ability to meet its obli gations. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within 90 days of the filing, it shall be deemed approved.
(b) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations exempting from the filing requirement of paragraph (a) those activities having a de minimis effect.
56-3605. Governing Body. (1) The governing body of any health maintenance organization may include providers, other individuals, or both. (2) Such governing body shall establish a mechanism to afford the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation through the establishment of advisory panels, by the use of advisory referenda on major policy decisions, or through the use of other mechanisms.

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56-3606. Fiduciary Responsibilities. Any director, officer or partner of a health maintenance organization who receives, collects, disburses, or invests funds in connec tion with the activities of such organization shall be responsible for such funds in a fiduciary relationship to the health maintenance organization.
56-3607. Evidence of Coverage and Charges for Health Care Services.
(1) (a) Every enrollee residing in this State is entitled to evidence of coverage under a health care plan. If the enrollee obtains coverage under a health care plan through an insurance policy or a contract issued by a hospital or medical service corporation, whether by option or otherwise, the insurer shall issue the evidence of coverage. Otherwise, the health maintenance organization shall issue the evidence of coverage.
(b) No evidence of coverage, or amendment thereto, shall be issued or delivered to any person in this State until a copy of the form of the evidence of coverage, or amendment thereto, has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner.
(c) An evidence of coverage shall contain:
(i) no provisions or statements which are unjust, unfair, inequitable, mislead ing, deceptive, which encourage misrepresentation, or which are untrue, misleading or deceptive as defined in Section 56-3613(1); and
(ii) a clear and complete statement, if a contract, or a reasonably complete summary, if a certificate, of:
(A) the health care services and the insurance or other benefits, if any, to which the enrollee is entitled under the health care plan;
(B) any limitations on the services, kind of services, benefits, or kind of bene fits, to be provided, including any deductible or co-payment feature;
(C) where and in what manner information is available as to how services may be obtained; and
(D) the total amount of payment for health care services and the indemnity or service benefits, if any, which the enrollee is obligated to pay with respect to individual contracts, or an indication whether the plan is contributory or noncontributory with respect to group certificates;
(E) a clear and understandable description of the health maintenance orga nization's method for resolving enrollee complaints. Any subsequent change may be evidenced in a seperate document issued to the enrollee. (d) A copy of the form of the evidence of coverage to be used in this State, and any amendment thereto, shall be subject to the filing and approval requirements of paragraph (b) unless it is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner under the laws governing health insurance in which event the filing and approval provisions of such laws shall apply. To the extent, however, that such provisions do not apply to the requirements in paragraph (c), the requirements in paragraph (c) shall be applicable. (2) (a) No schedule of charges for enrollee coverage for health care services, or amendment thereto, may be used in conjunction with any health care plan until a copy of such schedule, or amendment thereto, has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner. (b) Such charges may be established in accordance with actuarial principles for various categories of enrollees, provided that charges applicable to an enrollee shall not be individually determined based on the status of his health. However, the charges shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. A certification by a qualified actuary to the appropriateness of the charges, based on reasonable assumptions, shall accompany the filing along with adequate supporting information. (3) The Commissioner shall, within a reasonable period, approve any form if the requirements of subsection (1) are met and any schedule of charges if the requirements of subsection (2) are met. It shall be unlawful to issue such form or to use such schedule or charges until approved. If the Commissioner disapproves such filing, he shall notify the filer. In the notice, the Commissioner shall specify the reasons for his disapproval.

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At the expiration of 90 days the form or schedule of changes so filed shall be deemed approved unless prior thereto such schedule has been approved or disapproved by the Commissioner.
(4) The Commissioner may require the submission of whatever relevant information he deems necessary in determining whether to approve or disapprove a filing made pursuant to this Section.
56-3608. Annual Report. (1) Every health maintenance organization shall annually, on or before the first day of March, file with the Commissioner, on forms to be designated by him, and certi fied by at least two principal officers of said health maintenance organization, an annual statement as of December 31st of the preceeding year and a copy of said report shall also be delivered to the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) Such report shall be on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and shall include:
(a) A financial statement of the organization, including its balance sheet and receipts and disbursements for the preceding year certified by an independent public accountant;
(b) Any material changes in the information submitted pursuant to Section 56-3602(3);
(c) The number of persons enrolled during the year, the number of enrollees as of the end of the year and the number of enrollments terminated during the year;
(d) A summary of information compiled pursuant to Section 56-3603(l)(b)(iii) in such form as required by the Commissioner of Human Resources; and
(e) Such other information relating to the performance of the health maintenance organization as is necessary to enable the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources to carry out his duties under this Chapter.
56-3609. Information to Enrollees. Every health maintenance organization shall annually provide to its enrollees:
(1) The most recent annual statement of financial condition including a balance sheet and summary of receipts and disbursements;
(2) A description of the organizational structure and operation of the health care plan and a summary of any material changes since the issuance of the last report;
(3) A description of services and information as to where and how to secure them; and
(4) A clear and understandable description of the health maintenance organization's method for resolving enrollee complaints.
56-3610. Complaint System. (1) (a) Every health maintenance organization shall establish and maintain a complaint system which has been approved by the Commissioner after consultation with the Commissioner of Human Resources to provide reasonable procedures for the resolution of written complaints initiated by enrollees concerning health care ser vices.
(b) Each health maintenance organization shall submit to the Commissioner and the Commissioner of Human Resources an annual report in a form prescribed by the Commissioner after consultation with the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) The health maintenance organization shall maintain records of written com plaints concerning health care services for five years from the time such complaints are filed and shall submit to the Commissioner a summary report at such times and in such format as the Commissioner may require. (3) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources may examine such complaint system at any time.
56-3611. Investments. With the exception of investments made in accordance with Section 56-3604(l)(a) and (b) and Section 56-3604(2), the investable funds of a health maintenance organization shall be invested only in securities or other investments permitted by the laws of this State for the investment of assets constituting the legal reserves of life insurance companies or such other securities or investments as the Commissioner may permit.

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56-3612. Protection Against Insolvency. (1) The health maintenance organization shall be responsible for the assumption of full financial risk of providing basic health services to its members, except that the health maintenance organization may reinsure its risks with solvent reinsurers who qualify to transact reinsurance in this State under the provisions of Section 56-413 and may enter into reinsurance treaties or agreements with such reinsurers in order to obtain reinsurance for: (a) the cost of providing basic health services which exceeds in the aggregate $5,000 per member per year; (b) the cost of providing basic health services to members when they are outside the health maintenance organization's ser vice area; and (c) not more than ninety (90) percent of the amount of which the health maintenance organization's costs for any fiscal year exceed 115 percent of its income for that fiscal year; provided that all such reinsurance treaties and agreements entered into by such health maintenance organizations shall under the provisions of this Section also be required to meet the same standards as would be required by this Title for reinsurance treaties or agreements made by a property and casualty insurer as a ceding insurer. (2) Each health maintenance organization shall deposit with the Commissioner cash or securities acceptable to the Commissioner in the amount of $100,000.00; provided that the Commissioner shall also have the authority to require such additional amounts of deposits as he may deem necessary to protect the enrollees of the health maintenance organization. Such deposits shall be administered by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of Code Chapter 56-11. The Commissioner shall also have the authority to waive, modify, or authorize accumulation and incremental adjustments of such deposits as he deems necessary to protect the enrollees of the health maintenance organization.
56-3613. Prohibited Practices. (1) No health maintenance organization, or representative thereof, may cause or knowingly permit the use of advertising which is untrue or misleading, solicitation which is untrue or misleading, or any form of evidence of coverage which is deceptive. For purposes of this Chapter:
(a) A statement or item of information shall be deemed to be untrue if it does not conform to fact in any respect which is or may be significant to an enrollee of, or person considering enrollment in, a health care plan;
(b) A statement or item of information shall be deemed to be misleading, whether or not it may be literally untrue, if, in the total context in which such statement is made or such item of information is communicated, such statement or item of information may be reasonably understood by a reasonable person, not possessing special knowledge regarding health care coverage, as indicating any benefit or advan tage or the absence of any exclusion, limitation, or disadvantage of possible signifi cance to an enrollee of, or person considering enrollment in, a health care plan, if such benefit or advantage or absence of limitation, exclusion or disadvantage does not in fact exist;
(c) An evidence of coverage shall be deemed to be deceptive if the evidence of coverage taken as a whole, and with consideration given to typography and format, as well as language, shall be such as to cause a reasonable person, not possessing special knowledge regarding health care plans and evidences of coverage therefor, to expect benefits, services, charges, or other advantages which the evidence of cover age does not provide or which the health care plan issuing such evidence of coverage does not regularly make available for enrollees covered under such evidence of cover age. (2) The provisions of Chapter 56-7 of the Georgia Insurance Code applicable to 'insurers' shall apply to health maintenance organizations in this Chapter and for the purpose of determining whether a violation of Chapter 56-7 has occurred, an 'enrollee' as defined in this Chapter shall be deemed to be an 'insured' or a 'policyholder' as used in Chapter 56-7, whichever is applicable. (3) An enrollee may not be cancelled or nonrenewed except for the failure to pay the charge for such coverage, or for such other reasons as may be promulgated by the Commissioner.

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(4) No health maintenance organization, unless licensed as an insurer, may use in its name, contracts, or literature any of the words 'insurance,' 'casualty,' 'surety,' 'mutual,' or any other words descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business or deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation doing business in this State.
56-3614. Regulation of Agents. The Commissioner may, after notice and hearing, promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary to provide for the licensing of agents. An agent means a person directly or indirectly associated with a health care plan who engages in solicitation or enrollment.
56-3615. Powers of Insurers. (1) Notwithstanding any other law which may be inconsistent herewith, an insurer, hospital service, or medical service nonprofit corporation licensed in this State may either directly or through a subsidiary or affiliate organize and operate a health maintenance organization. The business of insurance is deemed to include the providing of health care by a health maintenance organization owned or operated by an insurer or a subsidiary thereof. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of Title 56, an insurer may contract with a health maintenance organization to provide insurance or similar protection against the cost of care provided through health maintenance organizations and to provide coverage in the event of the failure of the health maintenance organization to meet its obligations. The enrollees of a health maintenance organization constitute a permis sible group under this Title. Among other things, under such contracts, the insurer may make benefit payments to health maintenance organizations for health care ser vices rendered by providers pursuant to the health care plan.
56-3616. Examinations. (1) Whenever the Commissioner shall deem it expedient, but not less than once every 3 years, he or his designee shall visit and examine the transactions, accounts, records, documents and financial affairs of any health maintenance organization and providers with whom such organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrange ments pursuant to its health care plan. (2) Whenever the Commissioner of Human Resources shall deem it expedient, but not less than once every five years, he or his designee shall visit and examine all mat ters relating to the quality of health care services of any health maintenance organiza tion and providers with whom such organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrangements pursuant to its health care plan as often as he deems it necessary for the protection of the interests of the people of this State. (3) Every health maintenance organization, its officers, employees, representatives and providers shall produce and make freely accessible to the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources the accounts, records, documents and files in its possession or control relating to the subject of the examination. Such officers, employees, representatives and providers shall facilitate such examination and aid the examiners as far as it is in their power in making the examination. (4) The Commissioner or his designee 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 witness. (5) 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 (6) hereof, shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding brought by the Commis sioner against HMO examined or any officer or agent of HMO and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. (6) The Commissioner shall furnish a copy of the proposed report to the HMO exam ined not less than twenty (20) days prior to filing the report. If such HMO so requests in writing within such twenty-day (20) day period, or such longer period as the Commis sioner 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 therein as the Commissioner may deem proper.

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(7) The Commissioner may withhold from public inspection the report of any exami nation or investigation for so long as he deems it to be in the public interest or neces sary to protect the HMO examined from unwarranted injury.
(8) 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.
(9) The HMO so examined shall pay, at the direction of the Commissioner, all the actual travel and living expenses of such examination. When the examination is made by an examiner who is not a regular employee of the Department, the HMO examined shall pay the proper charges for the services of the examiner and his assistants in an amount approved by the Commissioner. A consolidated account for the examination shall be filed by the examiner with the Commissioner. No HMO or other entity shall pay and no examiner shall accept any additional emolument on account of any exami nation. 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 HMO examined to the Commissioner, and such payment shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
56-3617. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Authority. (1) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke any certificate of authority issued to a health maintenance organization under this Chapter if he finds that any of the following conditions exist:
(a) The health maintenance organization is operating significantly in contraven tion of its basic organizational document, its health care plan, or in a manner con trary to that described in and reasonably inferred from any other information submit ted under Section 56-3602, unless amendments to such submissions have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner;
(b) The health maintenance organization issues evidence of coverage or uses a schedule of charges for health care services which do not comply with the require ments of Section 56-3607;
(c) The health care plan does not provide or arrange for basic health care services; (d) The Commissioner of Human Resources certifies to the Commissioner that:
(i) the health maintenance organization does not meet the requirements of Section 56-3603(l)(b); or
(ii) the health maintenance organization is unable to fulfill its obligations to furnish health care services as required under its health care plan. (e) The health maintenance organization is no longer financially responsible and may reasonably be expected to be unable to meets its obligations to enrollees or pros pective enrollees; (f) The health maintenance organization has failed to implement a mechanism affording the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and oper ation under Section 56-3605; (g) The health maintenance organization has failed to implement the complaint system required by Section 56-3610 in a manner to reasonably resolve valid com plaints; (h) The health maintenance organization, or any person on its behalf, has adver tised or merchandised its services in an untrue, misrepresentative, misleading, decep tive, or unfair manner; (i) The continued operation of the health maintenance organization would be hazardous to its enrollees; (j) The health maintenance organization has violated any provision of this Chapter or the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner or of the Rules and Regu lations of the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) The Commissioner may without advance notice or a hearing thereon, suspend immediately the Certificate of Authority of any health maintenance organization as to which proceedings for receivership, conservatorship, rehabilitation or other delin quency proceedings have been commenced in any State. (3) When the certificate of authority of a health maintenance organization is sus-

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pended, the health maintenance organization shall not, during the period of such sus pension, enroll any additional enrollees except newborn children or other newly acquired dependents of existing enrollees, and shall not engage in any advertising or solicitation whatsoever.
(4) When the certificate of authority of a health maintenance organization is revoked, such organization shall proceed, immediately following the effective date of the order of revocation, to wind up its affairs, and shall conduct no further business except as may be essential to the orderly conclusion of the affairs of such organization. It shall engage in no further advertising or solicitation whatsoever. The Commissioner may, by written order, permit such further operation of the organization as he may find to be in the best interest of enrollees, to the end that enrollees will be afforded the greatest practical opportunity to obtain continuing health care coverage.
56-3618. Rehabilitation, Liquidation, or Conservation of Health Maintenance Orga nization. Any rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of a health maintenance orga nization shall be deemed to be the rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of an insurance company and shall be conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner pursuant to the law governing the rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of insur ance companies. The Commissioner may apply for an order directing him to rehabili tate, liquidate, or conserve a health maintenance organization upon any one or more grounds set forth in Code Chapter 56-14, relating to the rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of insurers, or when in his opinion the continued operation of the health maintenance organization would be hazardous either to the enrollees or to the people of this State.
56-3619. Regulations. The Commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations neces sary for the implementation of this Chapter with respect to all matters of organization, control of the matters relating to business, agents, examinations, and all other Sections not exempted by this Section.
The Commissioner of Human Resources shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to establish and control the standards of health care which a health maintenance orga nization shall maintain.
56-3620. Hearings, Judicial Review. (1) Except as otherwise provided 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. (2) The Commissioner of Human Resources, or his designated representative, shall be in attendance at the hearing and shall participate in the proceedings. The recom mendation and findings of the Commissioner of Human Resources with respect to mat ters relating to the quality of health care services provided in connection with any deci sion regarding denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate of authority, shall be conclusive and binding upon the Commissioner. After such hearing, or upon the failure of the health maintenance organization to appear at such hearing, the Commissioner shall take action as is deemed advisable on written findings which shall be mailed to the health maintenance organization with a copy thereof to the Commissioner of Human Resources. The action of the Commissioner and the recommendation and find ings of the Commissioner of Human Resources shall be subject to review by the superior court having jurisdiction. The court may, in disposing of the issue before it, modify, affirm, or reverse the order of the Commissioner in whole or in part. (3) The provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338) of this State shall apply to proceedings under this Section to the extent they are not in conflict with subsections (1) and (2).
56-3621. Fees. Every health maintenance organization subject to this Chapter shall pay to the Commissioner for the use of the State on or before March 1st of each year a fee in the amount of $300.00 for the renewal of its Certificate of Authority.

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56-3622. Penalties and Enforcement. (1) The Commissioner may, in lieu of suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority for any of the causes enumerated in this Section, after hearing, as provided under this Chapter, place the health maintenance organization on probation for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, or may fine such health maintenance organization not more than $1,000.00 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 health maintenance organization. The amount of any such penalty shall be paid by the health maintenance organization to the Commissioner for 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 provisions of this Section shall be subject to such review as may be provided in Chapter 56-2 of the Georgia Insurance Code. (2) (a) If the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources shall for
any reason have cause to believe that any violation of this Chapter has occurred or is threatened, the Commissioner or Commissioner of Human Resources may give notice to the health maintenance organization and to the representatives, or other persons who appear to be involved in such suspected violation, to arrange a confer ence with the alleged violators or their authorized representatives for the purpose of attempting to ascertain the facts relating to such suspected violation, and, in the event it appears that any violation has occurred or is threatened, to arrive at an adequate and effective means of correcting or preventing such violation. (b) Proceedings under this subsection shall not be governed by any formal proce dural requirements, and may be conducted in such manner as the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources may deem appropriate under the circum stances. (3) (a) The Commissioner may issue an order directing a health maintenance orga nization or a representative of a health maintenance organization to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice in violation of the provisions of this Chapter. (b) Within 5 days after service of the order of cease and desist, the respondent may request a hearing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of this Chapter have occurred. Such hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), and judicial review shall be available as provided therein. (4) In the case of any violation of the provision of this Chapter, if the Commissioner elects not to issue a cease and desist order, or in the event of noncompliance with a cease and desist order issued pursuant to subsection (4), the Commissioner may insti tute a proceeding to obtain injunctive relief, or seeking other appropriate relief, in the superior court having jurisdiction of the parties. (5) In addition to any other liability or punishment prescribed, any person who vio lates this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
56-3623. Statutory Construction and Relationship to Other Laws. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, other provisions of Title 56 shall not be applicable to any health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority under this Chapter. This provision shall not apply to an insurer licensed and regulated pursuant to Title 56 except with respect to its health maintenance organiza tion activities authorized and regulated pursuant to this Chapter. (2) Solicitation of enrollees by a health maintenance organization granted a certif icate of authority, or its representatives, shall not be construed to violate any provision of law relating to solicitation or advertising by health professionals. (3) Any health maintenance organization authorized under this Chapter shall not be deemed to be practicing medicine and shall be exempt from the provision of Code Chapter 84-9, relating to the practice of medicine.
56-3624. Filings and Reports as Public Documents. All applications, filings and reports required under this Chapter shall be treated as public documents.

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56-3625. Confidentiality of Medical Information. Any data or information pertain ing to the diagnosis, treatment, or health of any enrollee or applicant obtained from such person or from any provider by any health maintenance organization shall be held in confidence and shall not be disclosed to any person except to the extent that it may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter; or upon the express consent of the enrollee or applicant; or pursuant to statute or court order for the production of evidence or the discovery thereof or in the event of claim or litigation between such person and the health maintenance organization wherein such data or information is pertinent. A health maintenance organization shall be entitled to claim any statutory privileges against such disclosure which the provider who furnished such information to the health maintenance organization is entitled to claim.
56-3626. Commissioner of Human Resources' Authority to Contract. The Commisioner of Human Resources, in carrying out his obligations under Sections 56-3603(l)(b), 56-3616(2), and 56-3617(1), may contract with qualified persons to make recommendations concerning the determinations required to be made by him. Such recommendations may be accepted in full or in part by the Commissioner of Human Resources.
56-3627. Payroll Deductions for State Employees. (1) (a) A State employee eligible for coverage under the State Employees Health Insurance Plan may become an enrollee in any health care organization provided for in this Chapter. He may authorize the head of the department, agency or insti tution where he is employed to make a payroll deduction for his portion of the required enrollee payment. The State government shall contribute the same amount toward his cost of coverage as is contributed toward the cost of coverage of other employees by the State Employees Health Insurance Plan Act.
(b) The State department, agency or institution where the employee is employed shall transmit the employee deductions to the Merit System Director who, as custo dian of the State Employees Health Insurance Fund, shall transmit the employee and employer contribution to the health care organization provided for in this Chapter.
(c) All persons who become State employees and who are eligible for coverage under the State Employees Health Insurance Plan who become enrollees in any health care organization provided for in this Chapter shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 15 of the Act providing for a State employee health insur ance plan, approved March 16, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 147). (2) Employees of Political Subdivisions. The employees of any political subdivision of this State may become enrollees in any health care organization provided for by this Chapter. Each political subdivision is hereby authorized to pay all or any portion of required enrollee payments, and the expenditure of such funds is hereby declared to be for a public purpose. Each political subdivision is hereby authorized to provide by appropriate resolution or ordinance for payroll deduction and other requirements in connection with the employees of any such political subdivision becoming enrollees of a health care organization. (3) Payments for Enrollee by Others. Each health care organization authorized under this Chapter may accept from governmental agencies, or from private agencies, corporations, associations, groups, or individuals, payments covering all or part of the cost of contracts entered into between such health care organization and its enrollees.
56-3628. Taxes. The same fees and taxes provided for in Chapter 56-13 applicable to life insurers shall apply to and shall be imposed upon each health maintenance orga nization provided for in this Chapter and such organizations shall also be entitled to the same tax deductions, reductions, abatements, and credits that life insurers are entitled to receive."
Section 2. Severabilitv. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudica-

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tion shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsec tion, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or 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. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1977.

Section 4. repealed.

ealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Karrh of the 106th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 757 by adding a new section to be known as section 3 and by renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. The new section 3 to read as follows: No union, trade organization or any organization shall force the participation of its members by deduction of payroll or any other means to participate in such health care plan.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Tolbert of the 56th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 757 by adding a new section 3 to read as follows: Health maintenance organizations as provided in this Act shall be prohibited from accepting grants from public funds and appropriations of public funds.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G.

Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. NParrish.J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.

Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.Jr. West, Jim

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N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.

Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.

N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 72.

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 sub stitute, 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B, Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, H. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.E. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 71, nays 72.

The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

Representative Bolster of the 30th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional major ity to HB 757, by substitute, as amended.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

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HR 624. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Inviting the President of the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress to address the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress will meet in Savannah February 19-21, 1976, to discuss the future of the State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, approximately 170 high school seniors from all over Georgia will partici pate in this inspiring program which is sponsored by the Savannah Jaycees in cooperation with the Georgia Commission for the National Bicentennial Celebration and Governor George Busbee; and
WHEREAS, during this meeting the Youth Congress will meet in committees and caucuses to draft a "Declaration for the Future" which will be adopted and signed by the delegates to the Youth Congress committing themselves to strive for the ideals con tained in the Declaration; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize the delegates of the Youth Congress for their outstanding contributions to their State and Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby extend an invitation to the President of the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress to address the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 1976, and read the "Declaration of the Future" to the members of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. David E. Powers, Chairman of the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress, Post Office Box 1624, Savannah, Georgia 31402.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1391. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the distribution, sale, transporta tion, use and disposal of pesticides in the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide for an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to describe misbranding; to specify prohibited acts; to provide for registration; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 1391 was postponed until tomor row, February 5, 1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

HB 1392. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act approved March 7, 1955 so as to provide for additional definitions; to correct certain references in the membership of the Structural Pest Control Commis sion; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 1392 was postponed until tomor row, February 5,1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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HB 1393. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the application of pesticides by any means within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for adoption of regulations; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 1393 was postponed until tomor row, February 5,1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

Representative Jordan of the 58th requested the following statement appear in the Journal:
February 4, 1976
Notice to Clerk of House:
I must be excused from the floor of the House at 3:00 o'clock, P.M., this day to make a doctor's appointment. Please lock my voting machine and put this in the official Journal.
Thanks,
Representative Hugh Jordan, District 58.

Representative Phillips of the 91st assumed the Chair.

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

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 5,1976

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.
By unanimous consent, the roll call was dispensed with.
The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Wayne Grover, Pastor of the Riverside Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia.
"Dear Mighty and Merciful God, forgive us, love us, lift us, hold us, use us, teach us to love mercy, justice, and to love each other, lest we forget all you have done for us through history, humanity, and our Lord Christ. Be with us yet, lest we forgetlest we forget. 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:
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 intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1688. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Carlisle of the 71st, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, Clark of the 55th, Evans of the 99th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" approved Apr. 10, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 376), so as to declare cer tain practices unlawful; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 1689. By: Representative Keyton of the 143rd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Coolidge, Ga., in the County of Thomas; to provide for the incorpo ration and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to pro vide for the executive branch of the city government; to provide for the judicial

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branch of the city government; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1690. By: Representative Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act 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 pro vide for deputy sheriffs and their compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1691. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to provide that in all municipalities of this State having a population of not less than 120,000 and not more than 150,000 wherein the sale of alcoholic bever ages, distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines is lawfully authorized, such sales for consumption on the premises shall be authorized during certain hours on Sundays; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1692. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to simplify procedures relating to receivership proceedings involving financial institutions with assets of not more than $150,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1693. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County so as to change the provisions relative to the chairman; to change the compensation of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 615-1693. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, and Patten of the 149th: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create a public authority and vest in such authority the power to operate a system of telephonic communications in the City of Hahira and those areas now served by the Hahira exchange; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 616-1693. By: Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Floyd County to include within any retirement system or plan heretofore or hereafter created by such governing

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authority any or all persons, except elective county officers, whose compen sation, or at least 50% thereof, is paid from the funds of Floyd County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 617-1693. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. Ruby Adams for the death of her son, Mr. Charles F. Adams; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 618-1693. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to expand and to authorize the General Assembly to increase or reduce the purposes for which revenue anticipation obligations may be issued by any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1694. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Act so as to add certain requirements to the qualifications for peace officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1695. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Karrh of the 106th, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to provide for uni form practice and procedure in any traffic case in any court in this State; to provide for construction; to provide for local rules; to provide for definitions of terms used in this Act; to provide for the form of summons and complaint; to provide for contempt proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1696. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Tax Commissioner of Forsyth County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to the personnel employed by the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1697. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of certain county officers of Forsyth County so as to change the provisions relative to the personnel of the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Forsyth County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1698. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Bolster of the 30th, Culpepper of the 98th, Glanton of the 66th, Knight of the

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67th, Battle of the 124th, Holmes of the 39th, and Larsen of the 27th: A BILL to create an energy resources council to be known as the Georgia Council for Energy Resources; to declare the legislative intent of this Act; to provide for its members and their tenure; to provide for the powers and duties of the Coun cil; to provide for employees thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 619-1698. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the services rendered by the Crisp County Power Commission and all property thereof located outside Crisp County shall not be subject to taxation and regulation as are privately owned and operated utilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1699. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Small Claims Court for Spalding County, Georgia, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to cost in certain actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 620-1699. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Harris and Stone of the 138th: 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 Pierce County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for costs in cer tain cases; 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 Legis lation.

HB 1700. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to create a new Charter for the Town of Pooler; to provide for the government of said Town and its corporate powers; to provide for the governing authority of said Town and for the election, terms of office and powers and duties of the members thereof; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1701. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Fulton County, Ga., approved Aug. 19, 1912, as amended, so as to provide an additional qualification for a coun cilman of the City of East Point, that such councilman be a resident within the ward to which such councilman was elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation

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HB 1702. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Peters of the 2nd, 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", approved Feb. 28, 1974, as amended, so as to change the provisions rela tive to survivor's benefits; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1703. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, Marcus of the 26th, Snow of the 1st, Long of the 142nd, Matthews of the 145th, Childers of the 15th, Keyton of the 143rd, Reaves of the 147th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act" approved Mar. 28, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 192), so as to redefine "court order for child support"; to redefine "parent"; to provide that the Dept. of Human Resources may initiate legal proceedings to establish the paternity of a child born out of wedlock for whom services under this act are sought; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1704. By: Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Nix of the 20th, and Cooper and Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the installation of warm air heating equipment so as to change the provisions rela tive to the composition of the Board of Examiners of Warm Air Heating Con tractors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1705. By: Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Noble of the 48th: A BILL to provide for the prescription of drugs by generic names; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the substitu tion of drug products with the same generic names under certain conditions; to provide for practices, procedures, requirements and restrictions on the sub stitution of drugs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1706. 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 that the State Revenue Commissioner may by regula tion provide for the collection of taxes imposed on distilled spirits through the use of a reporting system rather than through the use of revenue stamps; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1707. 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 Liq uors" so as to provide for Metric Standards of Measurement in determining the amount of distilled spirits which may be lawfully sold or possessed in cer tain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1708. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to provide that the Commis sioner of Revenue shall have the authority to define caterers and catering for licensing purposes; to provide a fee for such licensing; to provide for a prelicensing investigation fee; to provide for permits to transport; to provide for compliance with all local laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 621-1708. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Tim Byrd; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 622-1708. By: Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Glynn County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of all tangible personal property within Glynn County in transit through Glynn County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 623-1708. By: Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th: A RESOLUTION pro posing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Wayne County to levy a tax not to exceed one-half mill for indus trial development purposes; 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 Legis lation.

HB 1709. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Elliott of the 49th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County so as to fix the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1710. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Clark of the 55th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved Feb. 14, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 2401), as amended, so as to add a judge to said court; to provide for the election and term of office of said additional judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1711. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Clark of the 55th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relative to court costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1712. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Richardson of the 52nd, Townsend

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of the 24th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to comprehensively revise the adoption laws of this State; to provide for jurisdiction and venue in adoption proceedings; to define who may adopt children; to require surrender or termina tion of parental rights prior to adoption except in certain cases; to set forth the requirements and form a surrender of parental rights; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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 of Republic:

HB 1715. By: Representative Hill of the 41st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a program of scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in line of duty so as to clarify the intent of the definition of the term "permanent disability"; and for other
purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate

were read the second time:

HB 1653

HB 1674

HB 1654

HB 1675

HB 1655

HB 1676

HB 1656

HB 1677

HB 1657

HB 1678

HB 1658

HR 613-1678

HB 1659

HB 1679

HB 1660

HB 1680

HB 1661

HB 1681

HB 1662

HB 1682

HB 1663

HR 614-1682

HB 1664

HB 1683

HB 1665

HB 1684

HB 1666

HB 1685

HB 1667

HB 1686

HB 1668

HB 1687

HR 611-1668

SB 425

HB 1669

SB 452

HB 1670

SB 456

HB 1671

SB 458

HB 1672

SB 464

HB 1673

Mr. 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 consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 71-310 Do Pass. SB 278 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st Secretary

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Mr. 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 follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1489 Do Pass. HB 1490 Do Pass. HB 1491 Do Pass. HB 1499 Do Not Pass. HB 1248 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman

Mr. Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health & Ecology, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health & Ecology has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1266 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

Mr. 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 Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 497-1333 Do Pass.

HR 527-1426 Do Pass.

SR 272

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

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

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House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 1657 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1658 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1659 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1662 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1671 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1660 Do Pass. HB 1661 Do Pass. HB 1670 Do Pass. HB 1672 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1265 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. 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 same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 179 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th Chairman

Mr. 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 same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1470 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1276 Do Pass. SB 468 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. Triplett of the 128th 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 Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 612 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman

Mr. Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions & Property 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 567-1544 Do Pass.

HR 583-1560 Do Pass.

HR 598-1640 Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 599-1640 Do Pass.

HB 1651

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Mr. Howell of the 140th District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic 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:

HR 568-1545 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1638

Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th 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 - Local Legislation has

had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has

instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1455

Do Pass.

HB 1591

Do Pass.

HB 1525

Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 549-1518 Do Pass.

HB 1546

Do Pass.

HR 584-1569 Do Pass.

HB 1553

Do Pass.

HR 590-1591 Do Pass.

HB 1574

Do Pass.

HR 591-1591 Do Pass.

HB 1586

Do Pass.

HB 1590

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. Miles of the 86th District, Vice-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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1376 Do Pass. HB 1377 Do Pass. HB 1562 Do Pass. HB 8 Do Not Pass. HB 9 Do Not Pass. HB 22 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th Vice-Chairman

By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1525. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Bacon County; to provide for education districts and posts; to provide for the election of the Chairman and members of the Board; 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 1525 as follows:
By striking Section 7 in its entirety and inserting a new Section 7 in lieu thereof, to read as follows: "Section 7. 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 Bacon County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the Bacon County School District the Proposals hereinafter provided relative to the Board of Education of Bacon County and the Bacon County Super intendent of Schools. The Election Superintendent shall set the date of such election for Tuesday, May 4, 1976, and he shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The Election Superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Bacon County. The ballot shall be prepared so that the electors shall have an opportunity to vote for one of the three following Proposals:
'( ) Proposal No. 1: For approval of the board of Education of Bacon County remaining as presently constituted and appointed by the Grand Jury of Bacon County, and the Bacon County Superintendent of Schools shall con tinue to be elected by the qualified electors of the Bacon County School Dis trict.
( ) Proposal No. 2: For approval of Article 1 of this Act which provides for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bacon County and for the appointment of the Bacon County Superintendent of Schools by the Board of Education of Bacon County.
( ) Proposal No. 3: For approval of Article II of this Act which provides for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bacon County and for the election of the Bacon County Superintendent of Schools by the quali fied electors of the Bacon County School District.'
Electors shall vote for only one of the three Proposals in order for their votes to be counted. If Proposal No. 1 recieves the most votes, Articles I and II of this Act shall be void and of no force and effect and the Board of Education of Bacon County shall remain as presently constituted and appointed by the Grand Jury of Bacon County, and the Bacon County Superintendent of Schools shall continue to be elected by the qualified electors of the Bacon County School District. In the event Proposal No. 2 receives the most votes, Article I of this Act shall become effective and Article II shall be void and of no force and effect. In the event Proposal No. 3 receives the most votes, Article II of this Act shall become effective and Article I shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Bacon County. It shall be the duty of the Election Superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of 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 110, nays 0.

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

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HB 1455. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act incorpo rating the City of White Plains in the County of Greene so as to change the terms of office of mayor and councilmen of said city; to change the term of office of the mayor pro tern.; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1546. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in and for each county of the State having a population of not less than 22,830 and not more than 23,500 so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the small claims 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1553. By: Representatives Carter and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city so as to change 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1574. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Camden County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Camden County approved Mar. 21, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 3278), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1586. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Kingsland so as to provide for the numbering of positions of

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membership on the council; to stagger the terms of office of the councilmen; to provide for annual 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 110, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed,

HB 1590. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A BILL to abolish the offices of notary public ex officio justice of the peace in DeKalb 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1591. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Vaughn of the 57th, Linder of the 44th, Russell of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to provide for qualifications to hold the office of justice of the peace in DeKalb County; to increase the qualify ing fee for such office; to provide for current justices of the peace; to provide for the intent and application of this 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 110, nays 0.

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

HR 549-1518. By Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Elliott of the 49th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the DeKalb County Property Appraisal Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the methods, means and techniques of appraising property for the pur poses of taxation are vitally important to the citizens and the government of DeKalb County; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of DeKalb County needs current, accurate information concerning expected or anticipated revenues in order to adequately plan for the efficient operation of the county government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the DeKalb County Property Appraisal Study Committee, to be composed of the following members:

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(a) Two members of the House of Representatives whose Representative Districts lie within DeKalb County, elected by the members of the House of Representatives whose districts lie within DeKalb County.
(b) Two members of the Senate whose Senatorial Districts lie wholly or partially within DeKalb County, elected by the members of the Senate whose districts lie wholly or partially within DeKalb County.
(c) One member appointed by the governing authority of DeKalb County. (d) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Republican Party of DeKalb County. (e) One member appointed by the Chairman of the Democratic Party of DeKalb County. (f) One member appointed by the governing body of the Municipal Association of DeKalb County. (g) One member appointed by the governing authority of the DeKalb County Board of Realtors. (h) One member appointed by the governing body of the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce. (i) One member appointed by the Tax Commissioner of DeKalb County. (j) One member appointed by the Tax Assessor of DeKalb County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it shall be the duty of said Committee to study any matters relative to the methods, means and techniques of appraising property for tax purposes in DeKalb County. The Committee shall also study the means and methods of changing tax assessments and the administrative procedures connected with informing the governing authority of DeKalb County of the expected or anticipated revenues to be derived from taxation. The legislative members of the Committee shall jointly call the organizational meeting of the Committee, at which time the Committee shall elect a chairman from its own membership and such other officers as may be necessary or appropriate. 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 find ings and recommendations to the General Assembly, to the governing authority of DeKalb County and to such other officials and interested persons and organizations as the Committee shall determine by not later than January 1,1977. The Committee shall stand abolished as of the last day the General Assembly meets in regular session during 1977.
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 110, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite consitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 584-1569. By Representative Owens of the 77th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms, and corporations maintaining a place or places of business in any area of Columbia County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:

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"The Board of Commissioners of Columbia County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms and corporations maintaining a place or places of business in any area of Columbia County, including any incorporated municipalities in said county; and the right and power to classify businesses and business enterprises, and to assess different fees and taxes against different classes of business, excepting from the application of these provisions only those businesses which are subject to regulation by the State Public Service Commis sion. The Board of Commissioners of Columbia County shall also have the right and power to license all businesses and business enterprises (which are not subject to regu lation by the State Public Service Commission) in any area of Columbia County, includ ing any incorporated municipalities in said county, in the interest of the welfare of the citizens of Columbia County, and to prescribe rules and regulations concerning the same, and to provide that violation of any license regulation adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County or the failure to pay any license fee or tax pre scribed for any business shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction thereof as prescribed by the general laws of the State of Georgia."
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 Board of Commissioners of Columbia County shall have the right and power to
( ) NO assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms, and corporations maintaining a place or places of business in any area of Columbia County?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. ~
Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.

Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, B.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.

Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.

YHill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.

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Y Oxford, Oliver
YParham.B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. YParrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.

Y Pinkston, F.C.
YRainey.H.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.

Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T.

Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 590-1591. By Representatives Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Linder of the 44th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that a vacancy in the office of justice of the peace in DeKalb County shall be filled by the Senior Judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County appointing a successor to serve out the unexpired term; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph III of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in DeKalb County upon a vacancy occurring in the office of justice of the peace, the Senior Judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County shall appoint a successor to serve out the unexpired term of office."
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 a vacancy in the office of justice of the peace in DeKalb County shall be filled by
( ) NO the Senior Judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County appointing a successor to serve out the unexpired term?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D., Jr. Y Adams, John

Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.

Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M.

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Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 591-1591. By Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th and others:
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 in DeKalb 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 GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in DeKalb County, the justices of the peace shall have juris diction 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 one thousand 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:

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"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the justices of the peace in DeKalb County shall
( ) NO have jurisdiction from two hundred dollars to one thousand dollars?" 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 Con stitution, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds 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 Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

HR 465-1248. By: Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, Cole of the 6th, Adams of the

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14th, Ross of the 76th, Toles of the 16th, Harris of the 8th, Connell of the 87th, Dixon of the 151st, Lane of the 40th, and others: A RESOLUTION pro posing an amendment to the Constitution so as to delete therefrom the requirement that a majority of the registered voters of a political subdivision desiring to issue revenue certificates to buy, construct, extend, operate and maintain gas or electric generating and distribution systems must participate in the election authorizing such actions; and for other purposes.
SR 71 By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and Barnes of the 33rd A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to provide for the establishment of a Subsequent Injury Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund to be funded by monies derived from assessments levied against workmen's compensation insurance carriers and self-insurers in this State and from other sources; to provide for trustees; to provide for the collection, deposit, investment, and disposition of funds without the funds being placed in the State Treasury or being appropriated; to authorize appropriations; and for other purposes.
SR 260. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Tysinger of the 41st, Howard of the 42nd, Brantley of the 56th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of each county and municipality, subject to the approval of the electors of such political subdivisions, to exempt certain tangible personal property which is in transit from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.

SR 287. By: Senators Doss of the 52nd and Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents to devise a plan providing for a continuing system to govern the salaries and salary increases of personnel employed by the Univer sity System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 305. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION urging each member of the General Assembly to rekindle the "Spirit of 76" by holding town hall meetings; and for other purposes.

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

SB 433 By: Senator Langford of the 51st A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1,1950, so as to change the definition of the term "peace officer"; and for other purposes.

SB 444. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to pre scribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.

SB 447. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-105, as amended by an Act approved January 28, 1946, so as to require divorce petitions to show the social security number of the plaintiff and defendant; and for other purposes.

SB 448. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 105-2 relating to negligence, so as to provide presumptions as to the exercise of due care by minors; and for other purposes.

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SB 449. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Tate of 38th, and Summers of 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act, establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19,1943, as amended, so as to change cer tain provisions relative to interest; and for other purposes.

SB 451. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th, and Summers of 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, so as to provide for the retire ment of members with less than 10 years of creditable service under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 486. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia, approved Mar. 25, 1975, so as to change the membership of the Board; and for other purposes.

SB 499. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing the procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax asses sors and providing for county boards of equalization, as amended, so as to change the qualifications for members of county boards of equalization; and for other purposes.

SB 501. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to private passenger automobiles and creating a manufacturer's war ranty as to standards of safety concerning the ability to sustain shock, approved Apr. 1, 1971, so as to substitute a different standard of safety con cerning the ability to sustain shock; and for other purposes.

SB 503. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2510, relating to concurrent and consecutive sentences, so as to pro vide that in any case in which a person commits aggravated sodomy while con fined in any penitentiary, county correctional institution, county or city jail, upon conviction, the sentence imposed for aggravated sodomy shall be served consecutively to the sentence then being served by such person; and for other purposes.

SB 522. By: Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to define certain terms; to prohibit taking of crabs under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 523. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th, Robinson of the 27th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws of this State relative to game and Fish, approved March 7, 1955, so as to authorize the use of compound bows for the taking of game under certain conditions; for other purposes.

SB 537. By: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Riley of the 1st, and Overby of the 49th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to define and reaffirm the applicability of the doctrine of "sovereign immunity" to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide that except to the extent that the General Assembly may hereafter provide; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to the House Amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

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.

The Senate has agreed to the House Substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

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 hospi tals; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committee:

SB 433 By: Senator Langford of the 51st A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved Feb. 1,1950, so as to change the definition of the term "peace officer"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 444. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to pre scribe the powers of said judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 447. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-105, as amended by an Act approved January 28, 1946, so as to require divorce petitions to show the social security number of the plaintiff and defendant; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 448. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 105-2 relating to negligence, so as to provide presumptions as to the exercise of due care by minors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 449. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Tate of 38th, and Summers of 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act, establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19,1943, as amended, so as to change cer tain provisions relative to interest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 451. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Tate of the 38th, and Summers of 53rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement

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System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943, so as to provide for the retire ment of members with less than 10 years of creditable service under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 486. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating an Advisory Board of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia, approved Mar. 25, 1975, so as to change the membership of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 499. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing the procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax asses sors and providing for county boards of equalization, as amended, so as to change the qualifications for members of county boards of equalization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 501. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to private passenger automobiles and creating a manufacturer's war ranty as to standards of safety concerning the ability to sustain shock, approved Apr. 1, 1971, so as to substitute a different standard of safety con cerning the ability to sustain shock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 503. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2510, relating to concurrent and consecutive sentences, so as to pro vide that in any case in which a person commits aggravated sodomy while con fined in any penitentiary, county correctional institution, county or city jail, upon conviction, the sentence imposed for aggravated sodomy shall be served consecutively to the sentence then being served by such person; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 522. By: Senator McDowell of the 2nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to define certain terms; to prohibit taking of crabs under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 523. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th, Robinson of the 27th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws of this State relative to game and Fish, approved March 7, 1955, so as to authorize the use of compound bows for the taking of game under certain conditions; for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 537. By: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Riley of the 1st, and Overby of the 49th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to define and reaffirm the applicability of the doctrine

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of "sovereign immunity" to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide that except to the extent that the General Assembly may hereafter provide; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SR 71 By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Stephens of the 36th, Pearce of the 16th and Barnes of the 33rd A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to provide for the establishment of a Subsequent Injury Workmen's Compensation Trust Fund to be funded by monies derived from assessments levied against workmen's compensation insurance carriers and self-insurers in this State and from other sources; to provide for trustees; to provide for the collection, deposit, investment, and disposition of funds without the funds being placed in the State Treasury or being appropriated; to authorize appropriations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SR 260. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Tysinger of the 41st, Howard of the 42nd, Brantley of the 56th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of each county and municipality, subject to the approval of the electors of such political subdivisions, to exempt certain tangible personal property which is in transit from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SR 287. By: Senators Doss of the 52nd and Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents to devise a plan providing for a continuing system to govern the salaries and salary increases of personnel employed by the Univer sity System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SR 305. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION urging each member of the General Assembly to rekindle the "Spirit of 76" by holding town hall meetings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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 1317. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Title 24, relating to courts, as amended, so as to provide jurisdictional amounts for all small claims courts; to provide that probate courts shall act as small claims courts under certain conditions; to prescribe the juris diction of said courts; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham B, Y R rr P FH ., ff :,'," . Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.

Y Brown, Ben Y Buck . T B
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Y Carr> T C
Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.
N Childers, B.M.

N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

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Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.

Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.

Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Handall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizeniore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 50.

The motion prevailed and HB 1317 was reconsidered.

Representative Rush of the 121st moved that HB 1317 be withdrawn from the Gen eral Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary for further study.

The motion prevailed and HB 1317 was recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Bolster of the 30th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

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 there with; and for other purposes.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben

N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.

N Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. YDean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

N Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob

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Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.

Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.

Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.

Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.

Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 84, nays 64.

The motion prevailed and HB 757 was reconsidered.

Representative Mann of the 13th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1249. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide that every person who withdraws blood from an individual or separates blood into components by physical processes shall affix to each container of such blood or components a label indicating whether the blood was obtained by purchase or donation; and for other purposes.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.

N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.

N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y 'Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle. T.W. N Walker, L. NWall, V. Ware, J.C.

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N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim

Wheeler, Bobby White, J.

N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.

N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.

N Wood, J.T Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 93.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider the passage of HB 1249.

Representative Lane of the 81st arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Representative Williams of the 54th 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 Resolu tion of the House:

HR 493-1322. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, Wood of the 9th, Cooper of the 19th, Egan of the 25th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 120th, Knight of the 67th, Buck of the 95th, Burruss of the 21st, and many others: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to allow a Governor to succeed himself for one four-year term; to provide that the salary of the Governor shall not be increased during the term for which he shall have been elected; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1256. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A BILL TO amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved Jan. 11, 1954, as amended, so as to allow the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to authorize two solid colored marked vehicles per State Patrol Post; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.

Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray C A Y Brown Ben YR k TMR
RDurrubb, KA.TL..
Y ^LTaiuhoun, AA .Cr. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Carrell, B.

Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.

Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Eraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.

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Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.

Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson. W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.H. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.

Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.

Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townser.d, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representatives Russell of the 64th and Holmes of the 39th stated that they had each been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1256, but had they been present would each have voted "aye".
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House and Senate were again taken up for consideration:

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in felony cases; to provide for orders; to provide for the inspection, copying and photographing of relevant results of reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the case, police reports, and written statements of witnesses, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney; to provide for exceptions; to permit the inspection, copying and photographing of scientific or medical reports, books, papers, documents, tangible objects, or copies or portions thereof, which the defendant intends to produce at the trial and which are within his possession, custody or control, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of the defendant's case and that the request is reasonable; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a procedure to govern the raising of the defense of alibi in felony cases; to provide for notice to be given by the defendant to the prosecution of witnesses to be used in support of said defense; to establish the time for the giving of said notice; to provide for notification with respect to additional witnesses; to provide sanctions for failure to comply with this statute; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Said Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, as amended, is hereby amended by adding, following Code Chapter 27-10, a new Code Chapter, to be designated Code Chapter 27-10A, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 27-10A. DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION
27-1001A. Motion for Discovery and Inspection.
(a) In felony cases, upon written motion of defendant made prior to arraignment or at least five days prior to trial whichever is later, the court shall order the State to permit the defendant to inspect, copy and photograph any relevant results or reports of physical or mental examinations, scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the par ticular case, initial police reports and written statements of witnesses, or copies thereof, within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney, the existence of which is known. The order of the court shall set forth the terms, conditions and time period under which discovery and inspection shall be allowed hereunder.
(b) In felony cases, upon written motion of defendant made prior to arraignment or at least five days prior to trial whichever is later, the court shall order the State to permit the defendant to inspect, copy and photograph any books, papers, documents, tangible objects, buildings or places, or copies or portions thereof, which are in the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of his defense and that the request is reasonable. Except as provided in subsection (a), this Section does not authorize inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal State documents by law enforcement officers, agents, or employees in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case or of statements made by witnesses or prospective witnesses for the State to law enforcement officers, agents, or employees. The order of the court shall set forth the terms, conditions and time period under which discovery and inspection shall be allowed hereunder.
(c) If the court grants relief sought by the defendant under subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, it may, upon motion of the State, require that the defendant permit the State to inspect and copy and photograph any scientific or medical reports, books, papers, documents, tangible objects, or copies or portions thereof, which the defendant intends to produce at the trial and which are within his possession, custody or control, upon a showing of materiality to the preparation of the State's case and that the request is reasonable. Except as to scientific or medical reports, this subsection does not authorize inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal defense documents made by the defendant, or his attorney or agents, in connection with the investigation or defense of the case or of statements made by the defendant, or by State or defense witnesses or prospective witnesses to the defendant, his agents or attorney.
(d) A party against whom an order has been issued under any provision of this Section has a continuing duty, after compliance with such order, to continue compliance therewith with respect to statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials subsequently obtained or discovered which initially would have been subject to such order and shall promptly notify the other party, or his attorney, of such statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials subsequently obtained or discovered. If at any time during the course of the proceedings it is brought to the attention of the court that a party has failed to comply with this subsection or with an order issued hereunder, or any other provisions of this Section, the court may order such party to comply instanter, or grant a continuance for such purpose, or prohibit the party from introducing into evidence the material not disclosed, or enter such other order as it deems just under the circumstances.
(e) The State is authorized to apply to the court and receive a protective order against this Section upon good cause shown that to divulge all or part of the information herein mentioned would jeopardize further prosecution of the pending case or cases connected with the pending case.
27-1002A. Defense of Alibi Discovery Procedure. (a) A defendant in any felony case who intends to offer evidence of an alibi in his defense shall, not later than arraignment or such other time as the court having jurisdic
tion to try the case shall direct, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a notice

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in writing of his intention to claim such alibi, which notice shall contain specific informa tion as to the place at which the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense or offenses charged, and specifying particularly the names and addresses of the witnesses by whom he proposes to establish such alibi. The defendant shall be under a continuing duty to promptly disclose the names and addresses of additional witnesses which come to the attention of the defendant subsequent to the filing of the notice and list of witnesses as described above.
(b) If a defendant fails to file and serve a copy of such notice as herein required, or fails to specify the name and address of any witness with reasonable particularity, the court may exclude the testimony of any witness, except that of the defendant himself, offered by the defendant for the purpose of proving an alibi, whose name and address were not given as required herein.
(c) The court may waive any of the requirements of this rule when manifest injustice might result if said requirement of this rule when manifest injustice might result if said requirement were not waived."
Section 3. This Act shall be effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th and others move to amend the Committee substitute to SB 144 as follows:
(1) By striking beginning on line 7 of page 1, the following: "police reports, and written statements of witnesses,". (2) By adding following the semicolon after the word "attorney" on line 10 of page 1, the following: "to permit the inspection, copying and photographing of books, papers, documents, tangible objects, buildings or places, or copies or portions thereof, which are within the possession, custody or control of the State's prosecuting attorney upon a show ing of materiality to the preparation of the defendant's case;"
(3) By striking on line 16 of page 1, the following: "defendant's", a"Sntdatseu'sb"s.tituting in lieu thereof, the following:
(4) By adding following the semicolon after the word "reasonable" on line 17 of page 1, the following: "to provide for exceptions; to provide for protective orders;".
(5) By striking beginning on line 18 of page 1, the following: "to provide for a procedure to govern the raising of the defense of alibi in felony cases; to provide for notice to be given by the defendant to the prosecution of wit nesses to be used in support of said defense; to establish the time for the giving of said notice; to provide for notification with respect to additional witnesses;".
(6) By striking beginning on line 13 of page 2, the following: "initial police reports and written statements of witnesses,".
("7m) adBe"y. adding following the word "documents" on line 31 of page 2, the following:
("8a)nd"B,y striking on line 6 of page 3, the following:
"aonrd".substituting in lieu thereof, the following:

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(9) By striking beginning on line 25 of page 3, the following: "statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "information and objects".
(10) By striking beginning on line 29 of page 3, the following: "statements, confessions, reports, witnesses or materials", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "information and objects".
(11) By striking on line 3 of page 4, the following: "material", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "information and objects".
(12) By adding following the word "information" on line 8 of page 4, the following: "and objects".
(13) By striking Code Section 27-1002A, relating to defense of alibi discovery procedure, which begins on line 11 of page 4.
(14) By adding following the semicolon after the word "statute" on line 24 of page 1, the following: "to provide for severability;".
(15) By adding following Section 1 a new Section to be designated Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. 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 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."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Eeckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson. W. Rud.

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Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H.

Y Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver

Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, H.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Russell, J.

Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West. Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 126, nays 19.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HB 1391. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the distribution, sale, transporta tion, use and disposal of pesticides in the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide for an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to describe misbranding; to specify prohibited acts; to provide for registration; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.

Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.

Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.

Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
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Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom

Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby

White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.

Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1392. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act approved March 7, 1955 so as to provide for additional definitions; to correct certain references in the membership of the Structural Pest Control Commis sion; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1392, but had they been present each would have voted "aye".

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HB 1393. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the application of pesticides by any means within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for adoption of regulations; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Reaves of the 147th moves to amend HB 1393 as follows: By inserting, following the sentence ending on line 26 of page 14, the following: "in no event shall the initial license period be less than 5 years from the effective date of FIFRA and the regulations established thereunder.". By striking lines 8 through 13 of page 16 in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Such license shall be renewable annually on January 1, subject to payment of a ten (10) dollar license fee. Provided, that recertification as a basis for relicensing shall not be required sooner than 5 years from the effective date of Section 4, FIFRA and the regulations established thereunder.".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, P.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays. F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, H.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 5.

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

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 627. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Blackshear of the 123rd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Edna Findley Battle and Representative Joseph A. Battle on the occasion of their 36th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Edna Katherine Findley was born in Lyons, Georgia, and reared in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Battle, the distinguished Representative from House District 124, is a native of Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Edna and Joe met and were married in Savannah, Georgia, on February 5, 1940; and
WHEREAS, this union has been blessed with two sons, Joseph A. Battle III, his wife Linda, their three sons, Mike, Chris and Patrick; and John F. Battle, his wife Louise and daughter Laura; and
WHEREAS, this partnership of Edna and Joe, in addition to two sons and daughtersin-law and four grandchildren, is also blessed with the love, respect and admiration of many friends throughout Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Edna is recognized and acknowledged as Joe's greatest political asset as well as his charming and lovely wife.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that sincere congratulations are hereby extended to Edna Findley Battle and Representa tive Joseph A. Battle on their 36th wedding anniversary and further, that this Body also extends best wishes for many, many more years of love and happiness to Edna and Joe.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized to send an official copy of this Resolution to Representative and Mrs. Battle.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 434. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Fincher of the 54th, Timmons of the llth, Young of the 13th, Carter of the 14th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Biologicals Permit Act of 1966" approved March 10, 1966, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to withhold from sale biologicals he deems hazardous when administered by other than accredited licensed veterinarians or persons approved by the State Veterinar
ian; and for other purposes.

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:

910

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Blliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, U.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.H. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 1.

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

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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 enti ties 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 pur poses.

The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Carr of the 105th moves to amend HB 773 by adding the words
"hail coverage" after "accident and health", section 1, line 25.

An amendment, offered by Representative Dover of the llth, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read: Representatives Ham of the 80th and Bray of the 70th move to amend HB 773
by adding at the end of Section 56-323(A) the following: "The said institutions or employees may sell insurance to those persons, firms or corporations borrowing money from said institution provided the purchase of said insurance from said institution or employee is not required as a requirement for securing said loan".

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.H. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
NWall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 86, nays 81.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Phillips of the 120th and Larson of the 119th moved to amend HB 773 by changing the period on line 26, page 1, to a semi-colon and by adding thereafter the following: "provided, however, that any kind of insurance may be sold to members of a Farm Credit institution by such institution or by any subsid iary or affiliate thereof or by any officer or employee thereof upon compliance with the other laws relating to insurance not contained in this Act, and the Insurance Commissioner shall be authorized to issue licenses accordingly." And further to amend said Bill by placing a period after the word "Section" on line 2, page 2, and by striking all of line 2, page 2, appearing thereafter, and by striking all of lines 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, page 2.

An amendment to the Phillips-Larsen amendment, offered by Representative Castleberry of the lllth, was read and lost.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John

Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.

N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

912

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.

N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.

N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 131, nays 37.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.

N Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G, N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage; L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M.

Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.

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Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
NWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 126, nays 43.

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

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 628. By Representative Linder of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Kristine Linder; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Kristine Linder, the charming and talented daughter of the distin guished Representative from the 44th District, is visiting the General Assembly today with her classmates from the third grade of the Pace Academy; and
WHEREAS, one week from today, Kristine will celebrate her 9th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Kristine is compiling an enviable academic record at the Pace Academy; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to express its congratulations prematurely to Kristine upon the celebration of her 9th birthday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its delight that Kristine Linder and her classmates from the Pace Academy are visting with the General Assembly today and does hereby express to Kristine its every good wish for a joyful birthday next week.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:50 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 629. By Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Mrs. J. L. (Carrie) Barnes on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. J. L. (Carrie) Barnes of Gumming, Georgia, will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 2, 1976; and
WHEREAS, this wonderful lady, who is loved and respected by her many friends and neighbors, will be honored on the first Sunday in March with a birthday dinner at the Haw Creek Community House following church services; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnes remains vigorous and independent as she approaches her 100th birthday, because she lives alone, makes beautiful quilts and does her own cooking; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnes, who is a lifelong member of the Haw Creek Baptist Church, has several children, the oldest being 86 years old.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby express their heartiest congratulations to Mrs. J. L. (Carrie) Barnes on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
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. J. L. (Carrie) Barnes.
HR 630. By Representaives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Dean of the 29th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Yvonne Bankston; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for many years, Mrs. Yvonne Bankston has been one of the outstanding citizens of the Collier Heights Community; and
WHEREAS, she is very active in the civic, social and religious affairs of her com munity; and
WHEREAS, her faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to people not only in her community, but throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bankston served the people of her community 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 commend Mrs. Yvonne Bankston on her many outstanding contributions to the life of her community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is

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hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Yvonne Bankston.

HR 631. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Scott of the 37th and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Ms. Jean Chandler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ms. Jean Chandler has been rendering dedicated service to the people of her community for many years; and
WHEREAS, she has done excellent volunteer work with the young people of the YMCA helping them to overcome obstacles; and
WHEREAS, her dedication to her community and her selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping underprivileged families, have been an inspiration to the people of her community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend Ms. Jean Chandler for her exceptional service to the people of her community 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Ms. Jean Chandler.

HR 632. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Scott of the 37th and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Lillian Shephard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lillian Shephard has been rendering dedicated service to the people of the Lincoln Homes Community for many years; and
WHEREAS, she has done excellent work with the young people of the community helping them to overcome obstacles; and
WHEREAS, her dedication to her community and her selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping underprivileged families, have been an inspiration to the people of her community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend Mrs. Lillian Shephard for her excep tional service to the people of the Lincoln Homes Community 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Lillian Shephard.

HR 633. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Glover of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION Commending Ms. Maria Baxter; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ms. Maria Baxter, the charming and efficient Legislative Aide to the

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Fulton County Delegation, has performed her duties and responsibilities with quiet determination and outstanding distinction; and
WHEREAS, her loyalty, enthusiasm and outstanding services have significantly lightened the burdens of this Body; and
WHEREAS, she has performed her duties with steadfast dedication and the highest degree of proficiency, ability and competency during the 1976 session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, her cheerful and pleasant attitude toward the members of this Body has been greatly appreciated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby extend to Ms. Maria Baxter their deepest and sincerest thanks for a job well done.
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 Ms. Maria Baxter.

HR 634. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Scott of the 37th and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Mary Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for many years, Mrs. Mary Williams has been one of the outstanding citizens of the Bowen Homes Community; and
WHEREAS, she is very active in the civic, social and religious affairs of her com munity; and
WHEREAS, her faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to people not only in her community, but throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams served the people of her community 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 commend Mrs. Mary Williams 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Mary Williams.

HR 635. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Scott of the 37th and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Mary Sanford; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mary Sanford has been rendering dedicated service to the people of the Perry Homes Community for many years; and
WHEREAS, she has done excellent work with the young people of the community helping them to overcome obstacles; and

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WHEREAS, her dedication to her community and her selfless giving of time and energy, especially in helping underprivileged families, have been an inspiration to the people of her community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend Mrs. Mary Sanford for her exceptional service to the people of the Perry Homes Community 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Mary Sanford.

HR 636. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Lila Capers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lila Capers has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of the Bankhead Courts Community; and
WHEREAS, she has served the people of her community far beyond the call of duty, and through her encouragement many young people have become outstanding citizens; and
WHEREAS, she has always been active in the social and religious affairs of her community and has held numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Mrs. Lila Capers for her distinguished career of service to her community and to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Lila Capers for her long and distinguished service to the people of the Bankhead Courts Community and the people of Georgia.
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. Lila Capers.

HR 637. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Glover of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Corrine Brown; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Corrine Brown has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of the Northwest Drive Community; and
WHEREAS, she has served the people of her community far beyond the call of duty, and through her encouragement many young people have become outstanding citizens; and
WHEREAS, she has always been active in the social and religious affairs of her community and has held numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Mrs. Corrine Brown for her distinguished career of service to her community and to the people of Georgia.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Corrine Brown for her long and distinguished service to the people of the Northwest Drive Community and the people of Georgia.
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. Corrine Brown.

HR 638. By McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Scott of the 37th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Odessa Hill; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Odessa Hill has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of the Lincoln Homes Community; and
WHEREAS, she has served the people of her community far beyond the call of duty, and through her encouragement many young people have become outstanding citizens; and
WHEREAS, she has always been active in the social and religious affairs of her community and has held numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Mrs. Odessa Hill for her distinguished career of service to her community and to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Odessa Hill for her long and distinguished service to the people of the Lincoln Homes Community and the people of Georgia.
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. Odessa Hill.
HR 639. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Glover of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Narvelle Lowe; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Narvelle Lowe has provided many years of dedicated service to the people of her community; and
WHEREAS, she has performed excellent work with foster parents, and through her encouragement many young people have become outstanding citizens; and
WHEREAS, she has always been active in the social and religious affairs of her community and has held numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this House commend Mrs. Narvelle Lowe for her distinguished career of service to her community and to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Narvelle Lowe for her long and distinguished service to the people of her community and the people 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Narvelle Lowe.

HR 640. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Glover of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Julia Marks; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for many years, Mrs. Julia Marks has been one of the outstanding citi zens of the Harwell Heights Community; and
WHEREAS, she is very active in the civic, social and religious affairs of her com munity; and
WHEREAS, her faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to people not only in her community, but throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Marks served the people of her community 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 commend Mrs. Julia Marks on her many out standing 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Julia Marks.
HR 641. By Representative Coleman of the 118th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of J. D. Beauchamp; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of J. D. Beauchamp of Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he served his community of Eastman and Dodge County as an employee of the Georgia Forestry Commission and as Director of Civil Defense for Dodge County; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the civic, social, charitable, and religious affairs of his community, having been a member of the Parkerson Baptist Church and Past Master of the Eastman Masonic Lodge; and
WHEREAS, he will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving wife, Mrs. J. D. Beauchamp, his sons and daughter, and his many loving sisters and brothers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body does hereby express its deepest and sincerest regrets at the passing of one of this State's out standing citizens, Mr. J. D. Beauchamp.
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 family of Mr. J. D. Beauchamp.

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HR 642. By Representatives Adams of the 36th, Hill of the 41st, Ham of the 80th, Scott of the 37th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Emory Owen House; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Emory Owen House of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on Janu ary 22, 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mr. House was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Thomasville and was highly respected in his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. House was a great outdoorsman and sports enthusiast who enjoyed life with his many friends in the Thomasville area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. House was the father of Mrs. Jean Hodges, the lovely and capable secretary for the State Planning and Community Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his daughter, Mrs. Hodges, Mr. House is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernice Hughes House; another daughter, Mrs. Emily Healey; two brothers, two sisters and five grandchildren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby express their deepest regrets at the passing of Mr. Emory Owen House of Thomasville, Georgia.
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. Jean Hodges and to Mrs. Bernice Hughes House.

HR 643. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th and Murphy of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Jack Woodall; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Jack Woodall has driven a school bus in Taylor County, Georgia, for 45 years; and
WHEREAS, he has driven more than a half million miles without ever having a traffic accident; and
WHEREAS, he has never missed a single day of work since he began driving in 1929; and
WHEREAS, his achievement set two national records which may never be equaled; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to his community and his selfless and gratuitous giving of time and energy, especially in helping his students, will forever be reflected in the lives of every student, parent and person associated with him; and
WHEREAS, after long and successful service, he has now retired to his farm in the Charing Community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Mr. Jack Woodall be recognized for his outstanding achievement and loyal service to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Jack Woodall for his outstand ing accomplishments and dedicated work in the school system of this 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Jack Woodall.

HR 644. By Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Adams of the 36th, Canty of the 38th and Bolster of the 30th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. J. Randolph Taylor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. J. Randolph Taylor was ordained to the Presbyterian Ministry in 1954 and was installed as pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Taylor has been a member of numerous Boards of the Presbyterian Church, U. S., including those on Christian Education, Committee on Crisis, and Council on Mission and Community, and is currently Chairman of the Ad Interim Committee on Presbyterian Union; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Taylor has served as a member of the Council, Atlanta Presbytery, and has been a member of the Board of Governors, Georgia Association for Pastoral Care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Taylor has been a member of the Board of Directors of Economic Opportunity Atlanta, Metropolitan Atlanta Commission on Crime and Juvenile Delin quency, Community Council of the Atlanta Area, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and has been Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Literacy Action; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Taylor has been a member of the Atlanta Community Relations Commission since 1968, and Chairman since 1973; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Taylor was named Clergyman of the Year, 1973, by the National Conference of Christians and Jews and, in recognition of his service to Atlanta, Mayor Jackson proclaimed January 20, 1976, as J. Randolph Taylor Day; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Taylor is leaving Atlanta to serve as pastor of the Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express a sense of loss at the departure of Dr. J. Randolph Taylor and does hereby commend him for his unique ability to combine a concern for spiritual matters with a concern for the every day problems of mankind, and for his unselfish, compassionate and dedicated leadership of and involvement in the life of the Atlanta community whereby he has furthered the cause of improved race, community and human relations.
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 Dr. J. Randolph Taylor.

HR 645. By Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Clifton of the 107th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Honorable Herman G. Yeomans, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable Herman G. Yeomans, Jr., Sheriff of Emanuel County, recently passed away at the age of 52; and

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WHEREAS, Georgians in all walks of life mourn the passing of Sheriff Yeomans but take pride in the memory of the high ideals which he exemplified; and
WHEREAS, a veteran of World War II, he served two years in the United States Army in the Pacific theater; and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Georgia State Patrol for 14 years prior to becoming sheriff; 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
WHEREAS, the many outstanding contributions made by this distinguished and out standing citizen will be sorely missed by the people of Emanuel 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 outstanding and distinguished citizens, Honorable Herman G. Yeomans, Jr.
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 the family of Honorable Herman G. Yeomans, Jr.

HR 646. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Pike County News; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Pike County News has been providing excellent news coverage to the people of Pike County; and
WHEREAS, the Pike County News keeps the people informed of charitable and other worthwhile civic events and provides much enjoyment and comfort to the people in this area, especially the shut-ins; and
WHEREAS, it may be a small newspaper, but the members of the staff are highly regarded for their outstanding journalism; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding staff of the Pike County News should be commended for its dedicated effort to bring the news to the people of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend the Pike County News for its outstanding news coverage and service to the people of Pike 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 the staff of the Pike County News.

HR 647. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Upson Enquirer; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Upson Enquirer is widely known and respected throughout the State of Georgia for the excellence of its journalistic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Upson Enquirer sponsors numerous service projects and keeps the people informed of charitable and other worthwhile civic events; and

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WHEREAS, the Upson Enquirer provides much enjoyment and comfort to the people in this area, especially the shut-ins; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding management and staff of the Upson Enquirer should be commended for their dedicated effort to bring the news to the people of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend the Upson Enquirer for its outstanding news coverage and 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to the management of the Upson Enquirer.

HR 648. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Thomaston Times and the Free Press; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Thomaston Times and the Free Press have been providing excel lent news coverage to the people of Upson County for many years; and
WHEREAS, the Thomaston Times and the Free Press are widely known and respected throughout the State of Georgia for the excellence of their journalistic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, these newspapers sponsor numerous service projects and keep the people informed of charitable and other worthwhile civic events; and
WHEREAS, these newspapers provide much enjoyment and comfort to the people in this area, especially the shut-ins; and
WHEREAS, Honorable Leon Smith and Honorable Shed Carswell and the outstand ing personnel of these newspapers should be commended for their dedicated effort to bring the news to the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend the Thomaston Times and the Free Press for their outstanding news coverage and 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 appropriate copies of this Resolution to Honor able Leon Smith and Honorable Shed Carswell.

HR 649. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Radio Station WTGA; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Radio Station WTGA of Thomaston has been providing excellent radio coverage to the people of Upson County for many years; and
WHEREAS, WTGA sponsors numerous service projects and keeps the people informed of charitable and other worthwhile civic events; and
WHEREAS, the station provides much enjoyment and comfort to the people in this area, especially the shut-ins; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dave Piper and his excellent staff should be commended for their dedicated effort and service to the people of Upson County.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Radio Station WTGA of Thomaston for its outstand ing news coverage and 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Dave Piper of Radio Station WTGA.

HR 650. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Radio Station WSFT; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Radio Station WSFT of Thomaston has been providing excellent news coverage and other radio programs to the people of the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, the radio station is known for its precise coverage of news events and for its high ethical standards; and
WHEREAS, WSFT provides much enjoyment and comfort to the people in this area, especially the shut-ins; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bill Heule and his outstanding personnel should be commended for their dedicated effort to bring the news and other radio programs to the people of Upson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. Bill Heule and Radio Station WSFT of Thomaston for their outstanding news coverage and 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Bill Heule of Radio Station WSFT.

HR 651. By Representatives Adams of the 79th and Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Gordon R. Holstun; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Gordon R. Holstun of Thomaston, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holstun served his community of Thomaston and Upson County as a professional educator, teacher, principal, and city and county school superintendent for many years of tireless dedication; and
WHEREAS, he served his profession admirably as President of the Georgia Associa tion of School Administrators; as a member of the Georgia School Accreditation Board; as a professor at Tift College, Forsyth, Georgia; as President of the Georgia Beta Club Council; and Vice President of the National Beta Club; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in the business and commercial affairs of his community, having organized the Thomaston Retail Merchants Association, the forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, and having served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Citizens and Southern Bank of Thomaston; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the civic, social, charitable, and religious affairs

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of his community, having been a charter member of the Thomaston Lions Club and the Georgia Lions Lighthouse for the Blind; District Governor of Lions International; a member of Phi Delta Kappa; a member of the Sons of the American Revolution; a member of the First Baptist Church, where he taught Men's Bible Class for over 41 years; and an active member of the Shrine; and
WHEREAS, this Christian gentleman, civic leader, school administrator, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather will be sadly missed by his family and com munity.
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 this State's outstanding citizen, Gordon R. Holstun.
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 the family of Mr. Gordon R. Holstun.

HR 652. By Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th, Hudson of the 137th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Dr. J. Clyde Driggers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Dr. J. Clyde Driggers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Driggers was an outstanding educator, teacher, leader, and adminis trator; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental to the success of the State Advisory Committee for Vocational Education in Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, his background and training in vocational education and agriculture and his devotion to various Future Farmers of America youth organizations enabled him to be a minister to the needs of the youth of this State; and
WHEREAS, because of his outstanding leadership in education, agriculture, and most importantly in the individual lives of young men and women, he will be sadly missed by all.
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 outstanding citizens, Dr. J. Clyde Driggers.
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 the family of Dr. J. Clyde Driggers.

HR 653. By Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Russell of the 64th and Logan of the 62nd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Forrest "Speck" Towns; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Forrest "Speck" Towns has recently retired from the University of Georgia as head track coach, assistant football coach and assistant professor; and
WHEREAS, Coach Towns' retirement is the culmination of a most impressive and

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rewarding association with the University of Georgia, extending back over more than 40 years as a player and coach; and
WHEREAS, "Speck" Towns became one of the University's most renowned athletic figures, having at one time or another held seven individual world records; and
WHEREAS, "Speck" Towns was the first Georgian to ever win an Olympic Gold Medal; and
WHEREAS, during his outstanding and distinguished coaching career, Coach Towns brought to the University worldwide recognition for his many outstanding athletic accom plishments and achievements for his teams and individual stars; and
WHEREAS, "Speck" Towns has been an inspiration and guidance to the students of the University of Georgia for many generations; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to recognize the many accomplishments, achievements, and contributions of this splendid citizen to the academic and athletic pro grams of the University of Georgia and this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body does hereby commend and congratulate and express its most heartfelt appreciation to Coach Forrest "Speck" Towns for his distinguished career as an athlete, coach, professor of the University System of Georgia, and does hereby express to him its sincerest wishes for a continued full and rewarding life upon his retirement.
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 the Athletic Department of the University of Georgia, to Coach Forrest "Speck" Towns, and to Coach Towns' lovely, charming and talented wife, Martha.

HR 654. By Representatives Owens of the 77th, and Evans of the 84th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. John Pierce Blanchard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. John Pierce Blanchard received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Georgia Southern College and a Master's of Education Degree in Educa tional Administration; and
WHEREAS, at the age of 22 Mr. Blanchard was appointed principal of Leah High School where he served for five years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanchard in 1948 was elected Superintendent of Schools, Columbia County, Georgia, where he continues to this day to serve his county and community with far-sighted building programs and innovative curriculum revisions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanchard has also rendered outstanding service to this State as a member of a State Legislative Committee considering revision of the juvenile laws of Georgia and as chairman of the Board of Review of the Federal Security Agency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanchard has held positions of leadership in several fraternal orga nizations, including the Masons and Woodmen of the World; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanchard has made outstanding contributions in the area of wildlife conservation, having helped organize wildlife clubs and having helped establish the Little River Wildlife Refuge, and in 1960 was recognized for these contributions upon receiving the Governor's Award as Outstanding Georgian in Wildlife Conservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mr. John Pierce Blanchard is hereby commended for his many years of outstanding service to the people 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. John Pierce Blanchard.

HR 655. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Howard Kay; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing local law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Howard Kay of the Floyd County Sheriff's Department was singled out to receive the coveted "1975 Hard Hat Award"; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Deputy Kay for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Deputy Howard Kay upon being selected to receive organized labor's "Hard Hat Award for 1975".
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 Deputy Howard Kay.

HR 656. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Danny Dobson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Danny Dobson, a wildlife ranger, employed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, was singled out to receive the coveted "1975 Hard Hat Award"; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Officer Dobson for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Officer Danny Dobson upon being selected to receive organized labor's "Hard Hat Award for 1975".
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 Offi cer Danny Dobson.

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HR 657. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Homer L. Minshew; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing local law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Officer Homer L. Minshew, of the Rome Police Department was singled out to receive the coveted "1975 Hard Hat Award"; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Officer Minshew for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Officer Homer L. Minshew upon being selected to receive organized labor's "Hard Hat Award for 1975".
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 Offi cer Homer L. Minshew.

HR 658. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Ted Touchstone; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Ted Touchstone, a wildlife ranger, employed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, was singled out to receive the coveted "1975 Hard Hat Award"; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Officer Touchstone for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Officer Ted Touchstone upon being selected to receive organized labor's "Hard Hat Award for 1975".
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 Offi cer Ted Touchstone.

HR 659. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION
Commending Joseph Lee Cleveland; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing local law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Major Joseph Lee Cleveland of the Rome Police Department was singled out to receive the coveted "1975 Hard Hat Award"; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Major Cleveland for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Major Joseph Lee Cleveland upon being selected to receive organized labor's "Hard Hat Award for 1975".
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 Major Joseph Lee Cleveland.

HR 660. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Robert H. Holcombe; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Captain Robert H. Holcombe, Commanding Officer of Troop A of the Georgia State Patrol, headquartered in Rome, Georgia, was singled out to receive the coveted "1975 Hard Hat Award"; and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Captain Holcombe for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Captain Robert H. Holcombe upon being selected to receive organized labor's "Hard Hat Award for 1975".
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 Cap tain Robert H. Holcombe.
HR 661. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Adams of the 14th and Toles of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION
Commending John Franklin Collins; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing local law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, John Franklin Collins, Chief of Police of the Rome Police Department, was singled out to receive the unique "P.I.G. Award" (Pride, Integrity, Guts); and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only befitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Chief Collins for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Chief John Franklin Collins upon being selected to receive organized labor's "P.I.G. Award for 1975".
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 Chief John Franklin Collins.

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 460. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, Turner of the 8th, Kennedy of the 4th, McDuffie of the 19th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Department of Agriculture Registration, License and Permit Act," so as to provide that all license registration and permit certificates published by the Dept. of Agriculture shall, upon issuance, be permanent evidence of the pertinent license, registration and permit and to preclude the necessity of republication and reissuance of certificates for periodically renewable licenses, registrations and permits 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.

Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob

Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud.

Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.

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Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.

Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.

Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 134, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1529. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to authorize the operation of a vehicle without a certificate of inspection for a certain period of time after a windshield is replaced on 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 ayes were 96, nays 0.

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

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreement to the House substitute thereto:
SB 214. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, 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.

Representative Carlisle of the 71st moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 214.

The motion prevailed and the House insisted on its position in substituting SB 214.
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 459. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th, Garrard of the 37th, Hudson of the 35th, Young of the 13th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to quarantine or detain animals, poultry, or animal and poultry products suspected of bearing or containing residue of substances that would cause the animal's resultant meat or the product to be unfit for human consumption and to authorize the Commissioner to destroy such unfit matter; 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Games, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Y Stzemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 134, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend Code Section 88-508.2, relating to expenses concerning the hospitalization of the mentally ill, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 21, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 505), and an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 719), so as to change the provisions for the payment of such expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 88-508.2, relating to expenses concerning the hospitaliza tion of the mentally ill, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 21, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 505), and an Act approved April 18,1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 719), is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 88-508.2, to read as follows:
"88-508.2. Expenses of hearings; how paid.--(a) 5he Ordinary shall draw h

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provided fer ie this Chapter. The expenses of any hearing held under this Chapter shall be paid by the county in which the patient has his residence, or if the patient is a transient, by the county in which the patient was initially taken into the custody .of the State; Provided, however, that no money shall be drawn from the county treasury for the purposes herein set forth when the patient, his estate, or person or persons legally obligated or responsible for the support of such person shall be able or sufficient to defray such expenses. The cost on appeal to the superior court shall be the same as provided for in other appeals from the probate court. An affidavit, executed by the judge of the probate court before which the hearing was held, shall be sufficient to authorize the governing body of the county responsible to authorize the payment of such expenses.
(b) The total costs to be paid to the probate court for a hearing provided for under Sections 88-505.3 and 88-506.4 shall be the sum of $40.00, excluding attorneys' fees.
(c) For the hearing under Section 88-507.3 the sum to be paid to the members of the examining committee shall not exceed $25.00 and actual expenses to each member. The total costs to be paid to the probate court for such hearing shall be the sum of $25.00.
(d) For any hearing under the provisions of this Chapter, the sum to be paid to an attorney appointed to represent the patient shall not exceed $25.00 and actual expenses which the attorney may incur and which have been approved by the probate judge holding the hearing. In exceptional circumstances, the attorney may apply to the superior court of the judicial circuit in which the hearing was held for an order granting reasonable fees in excess of the amount specified herein."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.Jr.
Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.

Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L.

Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. Y Jones, Herb

Y Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Boss, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

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Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby

White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 137, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
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.
The following Committee Substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 271), an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 688), an Act approved March 18, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 221), and an Act approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1112), so as to change the penalty for certain crimes relative to marijuana; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 271), an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 688), an Act approved March 18, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 221), and an Act approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1112), is hereby amended by striking in Code Section 79A-811, relating to an Act prohibiting the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, subsection (j), which reads as follows:
"(j) Marijuana. It is unlawful for any person to possess, have under his control, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana. Except as provided in Section 79A-9917, any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years.", and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (j), to read as follows:
"(j) Marijuana. It is unlawful for any person to possess, have under his control, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with intent to distribute marijuana. Eieocpt ets provided in section 70A-0017 Except for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years. Any person who violates this subsection by possession of one ounce or less of marijuana shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished for the first such offense, by a fine not to exceed $100 and for the second and subsequent such offenses by a fine not to exceed $300 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by striking in Code Section 79A-9917, relating to conditional discharge for possession of certain drugs or marijuana as a first offense, th second paragraph, which reads as follows:
"Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person who is charged with possession of marijuana, which possession is of one ounce or less, and such person would have qualified for the conditional discharge provided for herein but for the fact that the

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judge chose not to avail himself of the authority granted by this Section or that the person violated the conditions imposed by the court, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by imprisonment for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months or a fine not to exceed $1,000, or both. Subsequent offenses of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana shall be punished as a misdemeanor."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative King of the 96th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1026 as follows: By striking beginning on line 16 of page 1, the following: "an Act prohibiting the Georgia Controlled Substances Act", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "acts prohibited by the Georgia Controlled Substances Act".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1026 by striking on page 2, line 14, "$100.00" and inserting "$500.00"; and by striking on line 15, page 2, "$300.00" and inserting "$1,000.00".

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Heaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Same, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 112, nays 55.

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The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1026 by adding after the word "imprisonment" on line 17, page 2: "If any person who is fined for the first offense of possession of less than an ounce fails to pay said fine, the judge shall be authorized to sentence him to serve one day in the county jail for each five dollars of said fine which remains unpaid."

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Rudolph N Johnson, W.R. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 88, nays 74.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Waddle of the 113th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1026 by changing the word "ounce" to "gram" wherever the same appears.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin

N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.

Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.

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N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. NCarr.T.C.
N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H.
N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.

N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, E.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.

Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill
N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.

N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J.
N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 59, nays 104.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Knight of the 67th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1026 by striking the word "six(6)" on line 16, page 2, and inserting the word "twelve(12)" in lieu thereof.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.

Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill

Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
N Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G.

Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.

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Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.

Y Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.

N Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill
N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 104, nays 60.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Rush of the 121st, was read and with drawn 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 sub stitute, 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:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. N Coteman. T. N CoSins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W. Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the BrU, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 64, nays 105.

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The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Cole of the 6th was not recorded on HB 1026, by substitute, as amended. He wished to vote "nay" thereon.

Representative King of the 96th 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 1026, by substitute, as amended.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SR 248. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide, beginning with the year 1978, that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit instead of separately; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the election of the President of the Senate by the Senators; 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 I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution, relating to the Lieutenant Governor, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII to read as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor; Succession to Executive Power.--There shall be a Lieutenant Governor who shall have the same qualifications as the Governor. He shall be elected at the same time and for the same term as the Governor. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit by the casting by each voter of a single vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. At the time any person qualifies with a political party to seek nomination as that political party's candidate for Gover nor, he shall designate the name of the person who shall run with him as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. No person shall qualify to seek nomination as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The name of the candidate for Governor and the name of the candidate for Lieutenant Governor shall be listed on the ballot in the primary as a unit, and every person voting in said primary shall cast only one vote for the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The same procedure for listing candidates for said offices shall be used in the general election, and persons voting in the general election shall also vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor as a unit. When any notice of intention of a person to be a write-in candidate for Governor is given as pro vided in this Constitution, the name of such person's choice as candidate for Lieutenant Governor shall be given at the same time.
The Lieutenant Governor shall act as the Executive Secretary of the Governor and shall have such duties as shall be provided by law and by the Governor. He shall receive such compensation and allowances as shall be provided by law.
In case of the death, resignation or disability of the Governor, the Lieutenant Gover nor shall become Governor for the unexpired term. In case of the death, resignation or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the President of the Senate shall exercise the executive power until the removal of the disability or the election and qualification of a Governor at a special election which shall be held within 90 days from the date on which the President of the Senate shall assume the executive power.

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For the purpose of electing the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the provisions of this Paragraph shall be applicable to the primaries and elections in 1978 and to all primaries and elections thereafter. For all other purposes, the provisions of this Paragraph shall not become effective until the first day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979. Until that time, the provisions of this Paragraph as they existed prior to the ratification of this amendment shall remain in force and effect, and the Lieutenant Goernor serving at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall continue to serve, subject to the provisions of laws applicable thereto and the provisions of this Constitution, until the first day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979. Except as provided in this Paragraph, wherever the words 'Lieu tenant Governor' appear in this Constitution and in any statute, such words shall be held and taken to mean the 'President of the Senate', and such words are hereby stricken and the words 'President of the Senate' are hereby inserted in lieu thereof."
Section 2. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sentence thereof the following:
"and, effective on the first day of the 1979 regular session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected viva voce", so that when so amended, Article III, Section V, Paragraph II shall read as follows:
"Paragraph II. President. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the Presi dent of the Senate and, effective on the first day of the 1979 regular session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected viva voce. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President, or in the event of his succession to the executive power."
Section 3. 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 beginning in the year 1978 the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected
( ) NO jointly as a unit instead of separately and to provide that the President of the Senate shall be elected by the Senators?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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 provide that the President of the Senate shall be elected from the Senators and to provide for duties of the Lieutenant Governor and for succession to the executive power; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution, relating to the President of the Senate, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph II, to read as follows:
"Paragraph II. President and President Pro Tempore. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the President of the Senate and shall be elected viva voce from the Senators. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall become President in case of the death, resignation or permanent disability

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of the President. In the event the President is unable to perform the duties of his office because of temporary disability, the President Pro Tempore shall act as President during the period of temporary disability. In the event the President Pro Tempore becomes President while the General Assembly is in session, the Senate shall elect a President Pro Tempore viva voce from the Senators. In the event the President Pro Tempore becomes President at a time when the General Assembly is not in session, the Senate shall elect a President Pro Tempore viva voce from the Senators at the next session, if any, during the same term, whether it be a regular session or an extraordinary session. Permanent and temporary disability shall be determined in the same manner as provided for such determination in the case of the Governor. The provi sions of this Paragraph shall not become effective until the first day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979. Until that time the provisions of this Para graph as they existed prior to the ratification of this amendment shall remain in force and effect."
Section 2. Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution, relating to the Lieutenant Governor, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII, to read as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor; Succession to Executive Power. There shall be a Lieutenant Governor who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor. No person shall be eligible to the office of Lieutenant Governor who shall not have been a citizen of the United States 15 years and a citizen of the State six years, and who shall not have attained the age of 30 years when he assumes office. The Lieutenant Governor shall have, in addition to such duties as may be prescribed by law, such other duties as may be delegated by the Governor, and when requested by the Governor, may represent the State in official and ceremonial occasions. If the Governor dies, resigns or becomes permanently dis abled, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the Gen eral Assembly, at which time a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term, except that if such death, resignation or permanent disability shall occur at any time after the date which is 30 days prior to the first such general election in the Governor's term, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the Governorelect dies, resigns or becomes permanently disabled, the Lieutenant Governor-elect, upon becoming the Lieutenant Governor, shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election, at which election a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term. Whenever there shall be a vacancy in the office of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive powers of the government until a successor is elected and qualified, and in case of the death, resignation or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive powers of the government until the election and qualification of a Governor. If the Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office because of a temporary physical or mental disability, the Lieu tenant Governor shall exercise the executive power during the period of temporary disability. The Supreme Court of Georgia, upon a petition from the Governor or a peti tion from the Attorney General and four other elected constitutional executive officers, excluding the Lieutenant Governor, shall determine whether or not the Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office because of a physical or mental disability. If the disability is determined to be permanent, the Supreme Court shall declare the office vacant, and the succession to the executive power shall be as provided for death or resignation. If the disability is determined not to be permanent, the Supreme Court shall determine when the disability has ended, and the Governor shall resume the exer cise of the executive power. If the Lieutenant Governor, while exercising the executive power during a period of temporary disability of the Governor, is unable to perform such duties because of a physical or mental disability, determined in the same manner as for the Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive power."

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Section 3. 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 President of the Senate shall be elected from the Senators and to provide for duties
( ) NO of the Lieutenant Governor and for succession to the executive power?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following floor substitute, offered by Representative Sigman of the 74th, was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the office of Lieutenant Governor; to provide for the election of a President of the Senate viva voce from said body; to provide for succession to the office of Governor; to provide that nothing contained herein shall, in any manner, affect the Lieutenant Governor prior to a certain date; to provide an effective date; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sentence thereof the following:
"and, effective on the first day of the regular 1977 Session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected from the membership of the Senate viva voce.", so that when so amended, Article III, Section V, Paragraph II shall read as follows:
"Paragraph II. President. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the Presi dent of the Senate and, effective on the first day of the regular 1977 Session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected from the membership of the Senate viva voce. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President, or in the event of his succession to the executive power."
Section 2. Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking said paragraph in its entirety, which reads as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor. Succession to Executive Power. There shall be a Lieutenant Governor, who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor He shall be President of the Senate, and shall receive the sum of $2,000.00 per annum. In case of the death, resignation, or disability of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and in case of the death or resigna tion of the Governor-Elect, the Lieutenant Governor-Elect, who shall be deemed to be the Governor's successor, upon becoming the Lieutenant Governor, shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the Geiwral Assemfcly, at which a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term; but if such death, resignation, or disability shall occur within thirty days of the next general election, or if the term will expire within ninety days after the next general election, the Lieutenant Governor shall exer cise the executive power and receive- the compensation of the Governor for th unex pired term. If the Lieutenant Governor shall become a candidate for the unexpired term of the .Governor, he shall thereby resign hie office as Lieutenant Governor, effective upon the qualificatioa of the Governor elected for the unexpired term, and his successor

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for the unexpired term shall be elected at such election. In caae of the death, resigna tion, or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall exercise the executive power until the removal of the disability or the election and qualification of a Governor at a special election, which shall be held within sixty days from the date on which the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall assume the executive power. A Lieutenant Governor shall be elected at the general election in 1946 and shall qualify at the same time as the Gover nor. Until the qualification of a Lieutenant Governor the provisions of Article V, Section I, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1877 shall remain of full force and effect.", and substituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII to read as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Office of Lieutenant Governor Abolished; Succession to Executive Power. The office of Lieutenant Governor is hereby abolished, effective on the first day of the regular 1977 Session of the General Assembly, and no person shall serve as Lieutenant Governor after said date. On or after the first day of the regular 1977 Session of the General Assembly in the event ef the disability, death, resignation, or removal from office of the Governor, or in the event of the disability, death or resigna tion of the Governor-Elect resulting in the failure of the Governor-Elect to assume the office of Governor, the President of the Senate shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the General Assembly, at which a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term; but if such death, resignation, disability, or removal from office shall occur within thirty days of the next general election, or if the term will expire within ninety days after the next general election, the President of the Senate shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the President of the Senate shall become a candidate for the unex pired term of the Governor, he shall thereby resign his office as President of the Senate, effective upon the qualification of the Governor elected for the unexpired term, and his successor shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Article III, Section V, Paragraph II. In the event of the disability, death, resignation, or removal from office of the Governor and the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the removal of the disability or, in the case of death, resignation, or removal from office, until an election is held as provided herein to fill the vacancy in the office of Governor and the person so elected has qualified. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to call and conduct such special election within 90 days of the date such death, resignation, or removal from office occurs, and any person elected to the office of Governor in any such election shall immediately assume the duties of his office upon qualification. Any person so elected shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of office of the Governor whose office is vacant. Any successor to the office shall become Governor in fact and shall be entitled to all of the emoluments, perquisites, powers, and duties of the Governor upon taking the oath of office. Until the first day of the regular 1977 Session of the General Assembly the provisions of Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of this Constitution as said Paragraph existed immediately prior to the effective date of this Paragraph shall remain of full force and effect."
Section 3. Article V, Section I, Paragraph XI of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking from said Paragraph the following:
"Lieutenant Governor", and inserting in lieu thereef the following:
"President of the Senate", se that when so amended, Paragraj* XI shall read as foHowi:
"Paragraph XI. Reprieves and Pardons; State Board <rf Pardons and Parotes. The Governor shall have power to suspend the execution of"H sentence of death, after convic tion, for offenses against the State, until the State Beard of Pardons and Paroles, here inafter provided, shall have an opportunity at hearing the application of the convicted person far any relief within the power of saeh BoSBd, or Jer any other purpose which

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may be deemed necessary by the Governor. Upon conviction for treason the Governor may only suspend the execution of the sentence and report the case to the General Assembly at the next meeting thereof, when the General Assembly shall either pardon, commute the sentence, direct its execution or grant a further reprieve. The Governor shall, at each session of the General Assembly, communicate to that body each case of suspension of sentence, stating the name of the convict, the offense for which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the reprieve or suspension, and the reasons for granting the same. He shall take care that the laws are faithfully exe cuted, and shall be a conservator of the peace throughout the State. There shall be a State Board of Pardons and Paroles to be composed of not less than five or more than seven members, the number to be determined by the General Assembly. Until changed by the General Assembly, the Board shall consist of three members. The addi tional members of the Board, if added by the General Assembly, and the successors to the present members and all members of the Board who are subsequently appointed to fill vacancies shall continue to serve on the Board for a period of seven years or until they shall be removed from office for cause by the unanimous action of the Gover nor, Lieutenant Governor President of the Senate and Attorney General or by the judgment of the Senate in a trial of impeachment. All appointments to the Board shall be made by the Governor and shall be subject to the confirmation of the Senate. The present members of the Board shall serve out the terms to which they were appointed. The Governor shall not be a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The General Assembly shall fix the compensation of the members of the Board, but until changed by the General Assembly, the members shall continue to receive that compen sation which the present members are receiving. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall have power to grant reprieves, pardons and paroles, to commute penalties, remove disabilities imposed by law, and may remit any part of a sentence for any offense against the State, after conviction except in cases of treason or impeachment, and except in cases in which the Governor refuses to suspend a sentence of death. Pro vided that such Board shall act on all applications within 90 days from the filing of same, and in all cases a majority shall decide the action of the Board. If any member for any cause is unable to serve in any case involving capital punishment when the Board shall consist of three members, the Governor shall act as the third member of said Board and the action so taken in such instance shall be by unanimous vote. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall at each session of the General Assembly communicate to that body in full detail each case of pardon, parole, commutation, removal of disabilities or remission of sentences granted, stating the name of the con vict, the offense for which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the pardon, parole, commutation, removal of disabilities or remission of sentence and the reasons for granting the same, and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may make rules and regulations as may be authorized by law.
Each year the Board shall elect one of its members to serve as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. The General Assembly may enact laws in aid of, but not incon sistent with, this Paragraph."
Section 4. 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 abolish the office of Lieu tenant Governor, effective on the first day of the regular 1977 Session
( ) NO of the General Assembly, to provide for the succession to the office of Governor, and to provide for the election of a President of the Senate viva voce from said body?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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Representative Matthews of the 63rd moved that debate be limited to five minutes for each speaker and the motion prevailed.
Representative Howell of the 140th moved that further consideration of SR 248 be postponed until Tuesday, February 10, 1976, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.
The motion prevailed and further consideration of SR 248 was postponed.
Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 6, 1976

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bob Gillespie, Pastor of the First United Meth odist Church, Thompson, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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 unanimetis eonsent, the fofto-wing Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1713. By: Representative Mites of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Merit System i Richmond County far employees of Richmond County 80 as to pro vide what employees should be placed under or exempt from th Merit System of Richmond County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1714. By: Representatives Carter of the 146th, Csnwe ef th 43rd, King of A* 96th, Hatdw f the 131st, RosMH of th 53*4, fpeter of the 152nd, Walker f the 115th, nd Calpepper rf the 88th: A HU, mrntmd Cte SectUm 10A-2-318 rnlifriac to ttnrJ party feemrfieiatriea <rf mr<ian or impiied warranties, AS to the prorisiovs relating to tJipiulu or iaqriied warranties and their te change the previsions retotinf t wrohjd,inf or limiting the oper ation of this Seetion; and for other pgqaonoe.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1716. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Cox of the 141st, Russell of the 53rd, and Davis of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-5, relating to the State Superintendent of Schools, as amended, so as to provide for annual reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1717. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Cox of the 141st, Russell of the 53rd, and Davis of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the creation and establishment of a Department of Labor so as to provide for an annual report and recommendation as to legislation needed by the Commissioner of Labor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 1718. By: Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Carroll County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to change the compensation of the Coroner; to provide a mileage allow ance for the Coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1719. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Office of Tax Commissioner of Carroll County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; to change the mileage allowance of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1720. By: Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Long of the 142nd, Murphy of the 18th, Knight of the 67th, Patten of the 149th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-9917, relating to conditional discharge for possession of certain drugs as a first offense, as amended, so as to provide that certain offenses of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana may be tried in certain courts of municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 625-1720. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Educatiwi of the City of Thamaston and the Board of Education of Upson C*ty to contract with each other to create a jint secondary boa*d ef education to jointly and equally educate feigh school students of the City of TTomato ani Upson County; and for other purposes.
Referred t the Committee on State Planning Sc CotnmtKirty Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 626-1720. By: tU*ttwwttr*8 Tolbert and Davk of fee 36tti, Lwuiw of the 44th, and Williamaeit of the 49th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the CenetitHtien so as to create the DeKalb County 8eM Waste ispst Author ity; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purpose* and procedure-, te provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for ether purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1721. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to provide the procedures whereby in certain municipalities professional educators shall have the right to bargain collectively with their employer; to provide for all necessary matters related thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1722. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to provide for programs for correctional education in Georgia; to provide for a short title and for the purposes of said Act; to provide for creation of said Act; to provide for the application of said Act; to provide for a plan of implementation to provide for funding; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1723. By: Representatives Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, and Dover of the llth: A BILL to authorize the governing authorities of the counties comprising the Mountain Judicial Circuit to supplement the salary of the Judge of the Supe rior Courts of such Circuit from county funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1724. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 87-201 relating to the manner in which elections shall be held by coun ties, municipalities or divisions on the issuance of bonds; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1725. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Carlisle of the 71st, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to authorize counties and municipalities of this State to enact certain ordinances relative to historic sites and buildings; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Historic Preservation Enabling Act"); to provide for the legis lative purpose; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1726. By: Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to fix the compensation of the clerks of the superior courts in certain counties; to provide for the employment and compensation of personnel within such clerks' offices; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1727. By: Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to authorize persons appointed by the State Revenue Commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the Revenue Department to enforce the laws of this State relating to the licensing

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and registration of motor vehicles and to endow them with all the powers of a police officer of this State when engaged in the enforcement of said laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1728. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Wall of the 61st, Hatcher of the 131st, Miles of the 86th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State so as to provide for periodical reports and remittances; to provide for interest payments on late remittances of motor vehicle license fees unless waived; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1729. By: Representatives Kreeger of the 21st, and Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-218, relating to veterans' and honorary drivers' licenses, so as to change the provisions relative to residency requirements for a veteran's driver's license; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 1730. By: Representative Jordan of the 58th: A BILL to amend Chapter 40-19 of the 1933 Code of Ga., known as the chapter creating the Supervisor of Pur chases within the Executive Department by adding a new section to said chapter to be known as Section 4-A; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1731. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-2902, relating to annual fees for operating motor vehicles, so as to change the provi sions relating to trucks transporting forest products; 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 1688

HB 1703

HB 1689

HB 1704

HB 1690

HB 1705

HB 1691

HB 1706

HB 1692

HB 1707

HB 1693

HB 1708

HR 615-1693

HR 621-1708

HR 616-1693

HR 622-1708

HR 617-1693

HR 623-1708

HR 618-1693

HB 1709

HB 1694

HB 1710

HB 1695

HB 1711

HB 1696

HB 1712

HB 1697

HB 1715

HB 1698

SB 433

HR 619-1698

SB 444

HB 1699

SB 447

HR 620-1699

SB 448

HB 1700

SB 449

HB 1701

HB 1702

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SB 451 SB 486 SB 499 SB 501 SB 503 SB 522

SB 523 SB 537 SR 71 SR 260 SB. 287 SR 305

Mr. Boss 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 614-1682 Do Pass.
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1617 Do Pass. HB 1371 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 408 Do Pass. HB 1680 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, sub mitted 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 follow ing recommendations:
HB 1280 Do Pass. HB 1622 Do Pass. HB 1623 Do Pass. HB 1624 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1625 Do Pass. HB 1626 Do Pass. HB 1627 Do Pass.

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HB 1548 Do Pass. HB 1550 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th Chairman

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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1620 Do Pass. HB 1536 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 738 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Mr. 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 same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 190 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th Chairman

Mr. 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 1447 Do Pass. HB 272 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 - Local Legislation has

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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 1593 HB 1603 HB 1604 HB 1605 HB 1606 HB 1609 HB 1610 HB 1611

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

HB 1612

Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1631

Do Pass.

HB 1632

Do Pass.

HB 1635

Do Pass.

HB 1650

Do Pass.

HB 1652

Do Pass.

HR 592-1620 Do Pass.

HR 594-1620 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. Matthews of the 63rd 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 consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1607

Do Pass.

HR 494-1333 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HR 555-1531 Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 63rd Chairman

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways & Means 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 84 HB 108 HB 154 HB 180 HB 186 HB 255 HB 256 HB 264 HB 318 HB 350 HB 357 HB 367 HB 390 HB 392 HB 394 HB 396 HB 416

Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass.

HB 417 HB 443 HB 463 HB 479 HB 601
HB 602 HB 621 HB 622 HB 624 HB 779 HB 866
HB 878 HB 907 HB 921 HB 985 HB 1001

Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass.

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HB 1079 Do Not Pass. HB 1096 Do Not Pass. HB 1151 Do Not Pass. HB 1213 Do Not Pass. HB 1246 Do Not Pass. HR 70-310 Do Not Pass. HR 119-450 Do Not Pass.

HR 147-606 Do Not Pass.

HR 165-764 Do Not Pass.

HR 399

Do Not Pass.

SB 242

Do Not Pass.

SR 58

Do Not Pass.

SR 113

Do Not Pass.

SR 127

Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1612. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Habersham County; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1612 as follows: By striking from the beginning of Section 6 in lines 6 and 7 on page 4 the following: "Not less than 5 nor more than 15 days after", and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "After". By striking from lines 13 and 14 on page 4 the following: "a day not less than 30 nor more than 40 days after the date of the issuance of the call.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "May 4, 1976. The Superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof.".

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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1593. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Menlo so as to change the corporate limits of the jurisdiction of the mayor and council 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1603. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; 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 110. naysO.

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

HB 1604. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the small claims court of Seminole County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change certain fees; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1605. 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 so as to change the compensation of said 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1606. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abol ish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Seminole County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof a salary; to provide for the payment of the operating expenses of said office; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1609. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of McDuffie County into the office of Tax Commissioner of McDuffie County so as to change the compensation provisions relative to the deputy and other 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1610. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Ovrens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary so as to provide for cost-of-living increases for the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Judge of the Probate Court of McDuffie 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1611. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing an Act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for McDuffie County and creating a three-member Board of Commissioners for McDuffie County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and mem bers 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1631. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Cemmissioners of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1632. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Bacon County so as to change the residency requirements 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1635. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2727, relating to fees of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to provide for the charging and collecting of mailing fees by the clerks of the superior courts in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 22,325 and not more than 22,330 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1650. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Brooks County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to funds for the feeding of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1652. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Grantville in the County of Coweta so as to create a recorder's court; to provide for the appointment of a recorder; to provide for the term of office, qualifications and compensation of the recorder; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HR 592-1620. By Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in Houston County in addition to the county seat, branch offices may be established by the governing author ity of the county for the conduct of county business and by the board of education for the conduct of matters pertaining to education; 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 XI, Section I, Paragraph IX of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, in Houston County in addition to the county seat at which shall be located the principal offices and permanent records of all county officers, branch offices for the conduct of county business may be established elsewhere in the county by resolution of the governing authority of the county, and branch offices for the conduct of educational matters may be established elsewhere in the county by resolution of the Board of Education of Houston County. The governing authority and the board of education shall be authorized to take official action at such branch offices. No instrument shall be deemed recorded in the county until filed at the county seat according to 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

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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 in Houston County in addition to the county seat, branch offices may be established
( ) NO by the governing authority of the county for the conduct of county busi ness and by the board of education for the conduct of matters pertaining to education?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A.
Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 594-1620. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly

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to provide by law for a merit system or civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Forsyth County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a merit system or civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Forsyth County, and the General Assembly shall be further authorized to provide by law for all matters relative to such merit system or civil service system."
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 provide by law for a merit system or civil service system
( ) NO for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or sal aries are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Forsyth County?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith.P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.

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Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis

Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 135, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds 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 Bills of the Senate:
SB 208. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-6, relating to mental health, so as to provide a single system of services in the mental health and alcohol and drug abuse areas; to provide a short title, "Mental Health Services Act"; to create Mental Health Committees on County Boards of Health; to create Community Mental Health Area Planning Boards; to pro vide for State and Area Mental Health Plans;and for other purposes.

SB 413. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68-205, relating to the registration of motor vehicles and applica tions therefor, as amended, so as to prohibit the State Revenue Commissioner and officials and employees of the State Revenue Department from revealing the names and addresses of persons who have registered motor vehicles.

SB 436. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-116, relating to the repayment of installment loans, as amended by an Act approved March 31, 1937, so as to provide for the repayment of loans in weekly installments; to provide for the interest rate on such loans; and for other purposes.

SB 443. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, McDuffie of the 19th, Summers of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State, approved Dec. 10,1953, as amended, so as to provide that teachers shall accumulate all unused sick leave from one school year to the next up to a certain maximum number of days; and for other purposes.

SB 454. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to change the provisions relating to quorums; and for other purposes.

SB 461. By: Senators Russell of the 10th and Timmons of the llth: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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

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revolving blue lights, approved Apr. 6, 1972; so as to authorize physicians to operate their personal, private motor vehicles with flashing or revolving red lights under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 462. By: Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Kidd of th 25th, Riley of the 1st, Carter of the 14th, and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 108-4, relating to powers, duties and liabilities of trustees, as amended, so as to provide that loans to small business firms guaranteed by the Small Business Administration shall constitute valid investments for cer tain institutions; and for other purposes.

SB 463. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Carter of the 14th, Gillis of the 20th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-119, relating to interest rates on loans of $100,000 or more, so as to author ize borrowers to act freely and without legislative restriction or limitation as to interest rates in borrowing or obtaining or using sums of $25,000 or more whether originally or by renewal or extension; and for other purposes.

SB 473. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, Kidd of the 25th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, approved Mar. 18,1970, so as to state the legislative intent of this Act; and for other purposes.

SB 478. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, approved March 16, 1961, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board to execute a contract or contracts with one or more corporations licensed to transact business in this State; and for other purposes.

SB 481. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 Per sonnel Administration, approved March 13,1975, so as to change the provisions relative to certain definitions; and for other purposes.

SB 483. By: Senator Starr of the 44th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved Mar. 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relating to food services; and for other purposes.

SB 498. By: Senator Kidd of 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, approved Feb. 5, 1943, so as to change the size of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for the appoint ment of additional members and their terms of office; and for other purposes.

SB 510. By: Senator Robinson of the 27th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68B-202, relating to persons who are exempt from obtaining or having drivers' licenses, so as to provide that certain members of the reserve compo nents of the Armed Forces of the U.S. shall be exempt from driver's license under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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SB 208. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-6, relating to mental health, so as to provide a single system of services in the mental health and alcohol and drug abuse areas; to provide a short title, "Mental Health Services Act"; to create Mental Health Committees on County Boards of Health; to create Community Mental Health Area Planning Boards; to pro vide for State and Area Mental Health Plans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 413. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68-205, relating to the registration of motor vehicles and applica tions therefor, as amended, so as to prohibit the State Revenue Commissioner and officials and employees of the State Revenue Department from revealing the names and addresses of persons who have registered motor vehicles.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 436. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-116, relating to the repayment of installment loans, as amended by an Act approved March 31, 1937, so as to provide for the repayment of loans in weekly installments; to provide for the interest rate on such loans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 443. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, McDuffie of the 19th, Summers of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State, approved Dec. 10, 1953, as amended, so as to provide that teachers shall accumulate all unused sick leave from one school year to the next up to a certain maximum number of days; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 454. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Act", so as to change the membership of the Authority; to change the provisions relating to quorums; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 461. By: Senators Russell of the 10th and Timmons of the llth: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 Apr. 6, 1972; so as to authorize physicians to operate their personal, private motor vehicles with flashing or revolving red lights under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 462. By: Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Kidd of th 25th, Riley of the 1st, Carter of the 14th, and Starr of the 44th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 108-4, relating to powers, duties and liabilities of trustees, as amended, so as to provide that loans to small business firms guaranteed by the Small Business Administration shall constitute valid investments for cer tain institutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

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SB 463. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Riley of the 1st, Carter of the 14th, Gillis of the 20th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 57-119, relating to interest rates on loans of $100,000 or more, so as to author ize borrowers to act freely and without legislative restriction or limitation as to interest rates in borrowing or obtaining or using sums of $25,000 or more whether originally or by renewal or extension; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 473. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, Kidd of the 25th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, approved Mar. 18,1970, so as to state the legislative intent of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 478. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees, approved March 16, 1961, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board to execute a contract or contracts with one or more corporations licensed to transact business in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 481. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 Per sonnel Administration, approved March 13,1975, so as to change the provisions relative to certain definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 483. By: Senator Starr of the 44th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved Mar. 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relating to food services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 498. By: Senator Kidd of 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, approved Feb. 5, 1943, so as to change the size of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for the appoint ment of additional members and their terms of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 510. By: Senator Robinson of the 27th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68B-202, relating to persons who are exempt from obtaining or having drivers' licenses, so as to provide that certain members of the reserve compo nents of the Armed Forces of the U.S. shall be exempt from driver's license under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

Representative King of the 96th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

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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.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 67.
The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider HB 1026.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 567-1544. By Representatives Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th and Triplett of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corporation, domesticated in Georgia, its successors and assigns, easements for the construction, operating, laying, maintaining, repairing, removing and replacing a platform and necessary appurtenances thereto to erect, operate, maintain, repair, remove, replace and support air pollution control and other equipment and machinery in, on, over, across or under certain State-owned or claimed property situate in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, Union Camp Corporation is currently undertaking the construction of an air pollution control project at and near the Savannah Mill Site of Union Camp Corpo ration in Chatham County, Georgia, consisting of, among other things, dry scrubbers to be installed for existing power boilers; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to construct a platform with pilings resting in the bottom of the Savannah River in order to support such equipment and machinery; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 1975, the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia granted to Union Camp Corporation a revocable license to use certain riverbottom property for the purposes specified in the preamble hereof; and
WHEREAS, the nature of the project requires that the General Assembly of Georgia authorize a more enduring term for such property interests; and
WHEREAS, pollution control revenue bond financing, should the project be financed through the Savannah Port Authority under an agreement between the Savannah Port Authority and Union Camp Corporation, will require conveyance of the easement to Savannah Port Authority; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of such easements is essential to said air pollution control project; and
WHEREAS, the grant of such easements will be of definite benefit to the public wel fare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby author ized and empowered to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corpora tion, domesticated in Georgia, with an office and place of business in Chatham County, Georgia, its successors and assigns, for and in consideration of the premises and the sum of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars, easements with the right and privilege to use, occupy, employ and enjoy for the purposes of construction, laying, operating, maintaining, repairing, removing and replacing a platform and necessary appurtenances thereto to erect, operate, maintain, repair, remove, replace and support air pollution control and other equipment and machinery in, on, over, across or under certain Savannah River and stream-bottom property, to wit:
"All that portion of river-bottom land situate, lying and being in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia, being a rectangular area lying on the Southwest side of said river contiguous to Union Camp Corporation's mainland properties in said County, and being described as follows: Beginning at a point on the line dividing the Savannah River and lands of Union Camp Corporation (steel sheetpile bulkhead) at River Mile 16.1739, more or less, which point is also 999 feet more or less Southeast of the centerline of the Union Camp Corporation 310-foot-diameter Primary Clarifier, running thence South 48 16' East for a distance of 130 feet along said dividing line and bulk head to a point; running thence North 41 44' East for a distance of 31 feet to a point; running thence North 48 16' West for a distance of 130 feet to a point; and running thence South 41 44' West for a distance of 31 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 0.09 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown upon Drawing No. 1659-32-721-0502, Rev. 0, dated January 21, 1976, prepared by Chas. T. Main, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Boston, Massachusetts. Said River Mile Stations are those of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers measured from 0 - 0 Mile Station at Fort Pulaski at the mouth of the Savannah River."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon ascertaining that the sum of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars has been paid into the State Treasury as set forth in this Resolu tion, the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver said easements and other written instruments that may be necessary for the said purposes and said easements shall be in such form as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and orig inate record chain of title to the easements herein authorized.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these easements being made only for the purposes aforesaid shall continue only so long as Union Camp Corporation, its successors or assigns, continue to maintain and operate said facilities and should said facilities be abandoned or the use thereof discontinued, these easements shall terminate.

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 90, nays 0.

The Chair voted "aye".

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 91, nays 0.

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

HR 497-1333. By Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Murphy of the 18th, Lane of the 81st, Phillips of the 120th, Fraser of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Matthews of the 63rd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate Inter state Highway 16 from Macon to Savannah, Georgia, as the James L. Gillis, Sr. Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable James L. Gillis, Sr., who was born in Emanuel County, Georgia, on January 6, 1892, served the State of Georgia for many years as the Director of the State Highway Department and is widely recognized as one of the most dedicated and able public servants in the history of our State; and
WHEREAS, he made his home in Treutlen County for many years and was highly respected in his community, having served as Ordinary of Treutlen County for two years and as Chairman of the Treutlen County Commission for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, he held many other positions of honor and trust, including membership in the Georgia House of Representatives from Montgomery County in 1915-17 and as a member and President Pro Tern of the Senate, 16th Senatorial District, in 1923-24; and
WHEREAS, as a member and Chairman of the State Highway Board and as Director of the State Highway Department for many years between 1937 and 1971, Mr. Gillis was the guiding hand that changed Georgia's unpaved muddy roads to the present system of modern highways throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its most outstanding native sons when Mr. Gillis passed away on March 31,1975, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, it is only appropriate that the State of Georgia honor Mr. James L. Gillis, Sr., by naming a major Interstate Highway in his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State Department of Transportation is hereby authorized and directed to-designate Interstate Highway 16 from Macon to Savannah, Georgia, as the James L. Gillis, Sr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said State Department of Transportation is hereby authorized and directed to erect appropriate plaques or signs at appropriate loca tions designating said highway as hereinabove provided.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Honorable Tom Moreland, Commissioner of the State Department of Transportation.

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 96, nays 0.

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

HR 583-1560. By Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Wilson, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Harrison and Nix of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the City of Marietta is desirous of leasing a certain tract of State-owned property; and
WHEREAS, said tract is more particularly described as follows: "All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 1218 of the 16th District, Second Section, Cobb County, Marietta, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the north line of Depot Street, thirty-three (33) feet westwardly from and at right angles to the centerline of the main track of the Western and Atlantic Railroad; thence westwardly along said north line of Depot Street, a dis tance of one hundred (100) feet, more or less, to a point, said point being the southeast ern corner of the property leased to the City of Marietta by lease agreement between the State Properties Commission and the City of Marietta dated September 4, 1973; thence northwardly along the eastern boundary of said leased property, a distance of one hundred forty-one and three tenths (141.3) feet, more or less, to a point in the south line of Mill Street; thence eastwardly along said south line of Mill Street, a dis tance of one hundred (100) feet, more or less, to a point, said point being thirty-three (33) feet westwardly from and at right angles to the centerline of said main track; thence southwardly along a line thirty-three (33) feet westwardly from and parallel to said centerline of main track, a distance of one hundred forty-one and three tenths (141.3) feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, containing thirty-two hundredths (0.32) acre, more or less."; and
WHEREAS, said tract of land is a portion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the lease to the City of Marietta 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 behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to lease to the City of Marietta the above described tract of land for a period of 20 years for and in consideration of the sum of $100.00 per year.

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 93, nays 0.

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

HB 1310. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson and Howard of the 19th, and Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing an alter nate method of annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 100% of the property owners in the affected area; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing an alternate method of annexing territory to the munici palities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 100% of the property owners in the affected area, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 119), as amended by an Act approved April 18, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 504), and to amend an Act providing an alternate method of annexing territory to the municipalities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 60% of resident electors and owners of 60% of land area, approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 409), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 399), so as to amend those provisions defining "contiguous area" so that in deter mining if an area is contiguous to the municipal boundary, which area is separated by a street or street right-of-way, a creek or river, the right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation, only the definite width of said street or street right-of-way or creek or river or right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation may be used to determine if said area is contiguous; 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 an alternate method of annexing territory to the munici palities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 100% of the property owners in the affected area, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 119), as amended by an Act approved April 18, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 504), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Section 2 of said Act and substituting the following:
"Section 2. 'Contiguous area' shall mean any area which, at the time annexation procedures are initiated, either abuts directly on the municipal boundary or which would directly abut the municipal boundary if not otherwise separated from the municipal boundary by lands owned by the city or some other political subdivision, or lands owned by the State of Georgia, or by the definite width of: (a) any street or street right-of-way; (b) any creek or river; (c) or any right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation which divides the municipal boundary and any area proposed to be annexed."
Section 2. An Act providing an alternate method of annexing territory to the munici palities of this State by action of the municipal governing bodies upon written request of 60% of resident electors and owners of 60% of land area, approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 409), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 399), is hereby amended by striking Section 5 in its entirety and substituting the following:
"Section 5. 'Contiguous area' shall mean any area which, at the time annexation procedures are initiated, abuts directly the municipal boundary on at least one-eighth of the area's aggregate external boundary. Any area shall also be a 'contiguous area' if at least one-eighth of the aggregate external boundary of the area proposed to be annexed would directly abut the municipal boundary if not otherwise separated, in full

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or in part, from the municipal boundary by lands owned by the city, or lands owned by a county, or lands owned by the State of Georgia or by the definite width of: (a) any street or street right-of-way; (b) any creek or river; (c) or any right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation: Provided, however, there shall be no annex ation across the boundary lines of any county under the provisions of this law."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 103, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1503. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled the "Georgia Land Sales Act of 1972", so as to provide for a limitation of actions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 94, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1329. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to regulate the distribution and sale of soil amendments within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to provide for labeling; to define misbranding; to provide for tonnage reports; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1395. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Miles of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the manufacture, sale and taxing of wine so as to provide for the authorization of distribution or sale of wine in various container sizes by certain 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 98, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 534-1441. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Decatur County; 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 ayes were 100, nays 0.

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

Representative Egan of the 25th requested leave of absence from the House for the rest of this day in order that he might attend to pressing personal business.

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:

SB 547. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th; McDuffie of the 19th; and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to require the Insurance Commissioner to review credit insurance rates to determine if such rates meet certain minimum stan dards, if they comply with the Georgia Insurance Code, if they are reasonable, and if they are adequate but not excessive or unfairly discriminatory; and for other purposes.

The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House Substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Bill:

SB 214. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, 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.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st, and Starr of the 44th.

The Senate has disagreed to House Substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1365. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Scott of the 37th, Glover of the 32nd, Brown of the 34th, Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia so as to designate the 15th day of

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January of each year, known as the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a public and legal holiday in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th and Thompson of the 93rd move to amend HB 1365 as follows: By striking the last sentence of Section 1.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Karrh of the 106th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, approved February 16, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 368), so as to designate the 15th day of January of each year as "Distinguished Georgians Day"; to provide that such day shall be a public and legal holiday in the State of Georgia; to create the "Distinguished Georgians Day Commission"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia, approved February 16, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 368), is hereby amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 1 to be known as subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(c) In addition to the days provided hereinbefore in this Section, beginning with the calendar year 1977, the 15th day of January is hereby declared to be a public and legal holiday in Georgia and shall be known as 'Distinguished Georgians Day'. Such holiday is specifically provided in order to honor Honorable Walter F. George, Dr. Charles H. Herty, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Honorable Richard B. Russell, along with such other distinguished Georgians as shall be added hereto by subsequent legis lative Acts.
There is hereby created the 'Distinguished Georgians Day Commission' to be com posed of five members: one to be appointed by the Governor, who shall be chairman, one to be appointed by the President of the Senate, one to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and one to be appointed by the Secretary of State. Names of distin guished Georgians may be presented to this Commission for possible inclusion in the list of names to be honored on Distinguished Georgians Day. Except as provided herein after, the Commission shall issue a report to the General Assembly prior to its conven ing each year with the names of distinguished Georgians it feels should be included on the list. The Commission may submit such names from those submitted to it and it may submit names of its own choosing. Names submitted by the Commission shall be accompanied by a biographical sketch and such other information as it deems advis able. In any year in which the Commission does not desire to submit names no report shall be necessary. The General Assembly shall not be bound by the recommendations of the Commission, and no names other than those listed in this subsection shall be officially honored unless added thereto by law. The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation or allowances for serving on the Commission."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 1365 as follows:

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By adding after the word "acts" on line 26, page 1, "Columbus Day is hereby declared no longer a public and legal holiday in the State of Georgia", and adding to the title on line 9, page 1, "to delete Columbus Day as a holiday;"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 56.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Scott of the 37th, White of the 132nd, Hill of the 127th and others, move to amend the floor substitute to HB 1365 as follows: By striking from lines 22 and 23, the words, "Honorable Walter F. George, Dr. Charles H. Herty, "and also striking from line 24, the words "and Honorable Richard B. Russell".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 25, nays 97.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Rush of the 121st moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 1365 by adding on page 1, line 24, after the word "Russell", the words "Honorable Jim L. Gillis, Sr. and Honorable George L. Smith".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 14, nays 106.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Banks of the 104th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Adams of the 79th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Dover of the llth moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 1365 as follows: By adding line 24, after "Honorable Richard B. Russell", the words "Honorable John Ross".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 72, nays 42.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representative McCollum of the 134th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 1365 as follows: By striking from the title on line 5, page 1, the following: "15th day of January", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "12th day of October"; By striking from Section 1, line 19, page 1, the following: "15th day of January", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "12th day of October".

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 48.

The amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the floor substitute, as amended, the ayes were 78, nays 56.

The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted.

Representative Lucas of the 102nd moved that HB 1365 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the ayes were 72, nays 63.

The motion prevailed and HB 1365 and all amendments thereto, were tabled.

HB 78. By: Representatives 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.

The following floor substitute, offered by Representative Miles of the 86th, was read:

A BILL
To amend the Gasoline Marketing Practices Act, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 438-443), so as to amend and add definitions; to provide additional requirements, limitations and restrictions upon the distribution of gasoline and special fuels; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The title to the Gasoline Marketing Practices Act, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, pp. 438-443) is hereby amended by adding after the first clause of said title, the words "to provide requirements, limitations and restrictions upon the distribution of gasoline and special fuels;" and by striking the word "damages" in the tenth line of said title and substituting in lieu thereof the word "remedies;" so that said title, as amended, shall read as follows:
"An Act to provide for the regulation of marketing agreements between gasoline dis tributors and gasoline dealers; to provide requirements, limitations and restrictions upon the distribution of gasoline and special fuels; to provide a short title; to provide for declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide that gasoline dealers shall have a cause of action against gasoline distributors under certain circumstances; to provide that the gasoline distributors shall have certain defenses; to provide that gaso line distributors shall have a cause of action against gasoline dealers under certain circumstances; to provide for remedies; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."
Section 2. Section 3 of said Act is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 3, to read as follows:
"(a) 'automotive gasoline distributor' means any person who is engaged in the sale, consignment, or distribution of gasoline and special fuels to automotive gasoline dealers pursuant to marketing agreements."

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Section 3. Section 3 of said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (c) of Section 3 the following:
"under the trademark, trade name, service mark or other advertising symbol or name owned or used by automotive gasoline distributor," so that when so amended, said Section 3(c) shall read as follows:
"(c) 'marketing agreement' means an agreement, including a franchise, and all related agreements, between an automotive gasoline distributor and an automotive gasoline dealer under which such dealer is supplied automotive gasoline for retail sale, or an agreement between an automotive gasoline distributor and an automotive gaso line dealer under which the automotive gasoline dealer is granted the right to occupy premises owned, leased or controlled by the automotive gasoline distributor, for the purpose of engaging in the retail sale of gasoline of the automotive gasoline distributor."
Section 4. Section 3 of said Act is further amended by adding to Section 3 of said Act one new subsection designated (e), to read as follows:
"(e) 'Automotive gasoline' or 'gasoline' as used in this Act includes diesel and other special fuels made from petroleum products."
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 4 of said Act two subsections, to be designated (i) and (j) and to read as follows:
"(i) After July 1, 1976, to require operation in excess of a six-day week and/or in excess of a twelve-hour day without regard to profitability to its automotive gasoline dealers."
"(j) After July 1, 1976, to refuse to continue to deal with an automotive gasoline dealer with whom it has had a marketing agreement for three years, unless:
(1) the dealer fails to comply with reasonable and essential conditions of such agreement or fails to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such agreement, or
(2) such automotive gasoline distributor satisfies the court in any action brought by the automotive gasoline dealer under this Section that such refusal to deal is a product of good-faith business judgment of the automotive gasoline distributor, and that just and adequate compensation has been provided to the dealer."
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 4 of said Act a new Section to be designated as Section 4A, to read as follows:
"Section 4A. It shall be a violation of this Act for any automotive gasoline distributor, directly or indirectly including but not limited to salary and/or commission modes of operation, to sell at retail gasoline such distributor has manufactured, refined or pur chased as a distributor."
Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 of said Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 5, to read as follows:
"Section 5. Actions by Dealers Against Distributors. Any automotive gasoline dealer may bring an action against its automotive gasoline distributor for violation of this Act in the Superior Court of the County where such distributor resides or, if the dis tributor is a corporation, in accordance with the provisions of Code Title 22, the Georgia Corporation Code, as amended, to recover damages sustained by reason of any violation of this Act; provided, that the dealer shall show as a prerequisite to recovery under this Section that he.has (a) complied with reasonable requirements of the marketing agreement; and (b) has acted in good faith in carrying out the terms of the marketing agreement. The court may grant such equitable relief as is proper, including declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. Attorneys' fees shall be controlled by Code Section 20-1404."
Section 8. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 7 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as fol lows:
"Section 7. Defenses of Gasoline Distributors, (a) It shall be a defense to any action

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brought under Section 5 that the marketing agreement was terminated or cancelled because the distributor is not receiving rental in accordance with the terms of the agreement."
Section 9. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9 of said Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 9 to read as follows:
"Section 9. This Act shall apply to verbal as well as written agreements."
Section 10. The provisions of this Act are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions of this Act.
Section 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Kreeger of the 21st moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 78 as follows: By adding in the title, on line 5 of page 1, immediately preceding the words "to provide", the following: "to provide certain exceptions;". By renumbering Sections 10 through 12 on page 5 as Sections 11 through 13 and inserting a new Section 10 to read as follows: "Section 10. Said Act is further amended by adding immediately following Section 12 a new Section to be designated Section 12A to read as follows: 'Section 12A. The provisions of this Act shall not be applicable to an automotive gasoline distributor who owns not more than ten automotive gasoline service sta tions.'"

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J, Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill *Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Pelton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom

Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, H.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Ruoger N Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
N Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
N Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

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Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
N Tucker, R.M.

N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
N Wall.V.

Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.

N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 62, nays 75.
The amendment was lost.
An amendment, offered by Representative Foster of the 152nd, was read and lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Miles of the 86th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 78 as follows: At line 5 on page 4 after the word "distributor" and before the period add the following: "provided, however, an automotive gasoline distributor may directly or indirectly operate any retail service station temporarily but not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days to avoid closing of said retail service station while preparing to lease said station"
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.

Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.

N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.

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YWall.V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

YWhitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 102, nays 39.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Lane of the 40th was not recorded on the passage of HB 78, by substitute, as amended. He wished to vote "aye" thereon.
Representative Pinkston of the 100th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 78, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.
Representative Castleberry of the lllth stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 78, by substitute, as amended.
Representative Smyre of the 92nd stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" but intended to vote "nay" on the passage of HB 78, by substitute, as amended.
Representative Beckham of the 89th and Representative Phillips of the 91st requested that the Journal record that they had abstained from voting on the passage of HB 78 on the adoption of the amendments thereon because of a possible conflict of interest, pursuant to the Rules of the House.
Representative Bray of the 70th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 78, by substitute, as amended.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Motor Vehicles and referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.
HB 1678. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Pinkston of the 100th, Banner of the 130th, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Sales Act" so as to change the provisions relative to limitations on finance charges; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1367. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Richardson of the 52nd, Carr of the 105th, McDonald of the 12th, Thomason of the 8th, Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to replace present benefit table by adding a formula effective Apr. 1, 1976; to require claimant to show his or her avail ability; and for other purposes.
Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that HB 1367 be recommitted to the Committee on Industrial Relations for further study.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Ganlmage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 57, nays 83.
The motion was lost.
Representative White of the 132nd moved that HB 1367 and all the amendments thereto be placed upon the table.
Representative Dover of the llth moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00, A.M., Monday, February 9,1976.
On the motion to adjourn, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.

N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.

Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.

Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.

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N Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.

N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C.

Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.

N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
N Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R.

Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion to adjourn, the ayes were 43, nays 94.
The motion was lost.
On the motion offered by Representative White of the 132nd that HB 1367 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. N Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B.
N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
N Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne^r.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr.
Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 47, nays 90.
The motion was lost.
Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the previous question on HB 1367 be ordered.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 17.
The motion prevailed and the previous question was ordered.
The following Committee amendment was read:
The Industrial Relations Committee moves to amend H.B. 1367 as follows: By striking from line 11 on page 1 the following: ", discharge for cause,". "B,y(bs)t"r.iking from line 20 on page 3 the following: "B,y(bs)t"r.iking from line 21 on page 3 the following: By striking from Section 4 of said Bill quoted subsection (b) thereof (lines 2 through 13 on page 4) in its entirety. By striking from line 7 on page 5 the word "eight" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "thirteen". By striking the period following the word "quotient" where said word appears at the end of line 16 on page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon. By striking lines 17 through 26 on page 5 in their entirety.
Representative Childers of the 15th requested that, pursuant to House Rule 179, the Committee amendment be divided into four parts and that each be considered separately.
The following division of the Committee amendment was read:

980

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The Industrial Relations Committee moves to amend H.B. 1367 as follows: By striking from line 11 on page 1 the following: ", discharge for cause,". By striking from line 20 on page 3 the following: ", (b)".
By striking from line 21 on page 3 the following: ", (b)".
By striking from Section 4 of said Bill quoted subsection (b) thereof (lines 2 through 13 on page 4) in its entirety.

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

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
N Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H.
N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis W
Y Dean.'o.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.
N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the first division of the Committee amendment, the ayes were 42, nays 95.

The first division of the Committee amendment was lost.

The following division of the Committee amendment was read:
By striking from line 7 on page 5 the word "eight" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "thirteen"

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

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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckhara, B.
Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H.
N Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Banner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
N McCoIlum, H.
N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the second part of the Committee amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 102.
The second division of the Committee amendment was lost.
The following division of the Committee amendment was read and adopted: By striking the period following the word "quotient" where said word appears at the end of line 16 on page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon.
The following division of the Committee amendment was read: By striking lines 17 through 26 on page 5 in their entirety.
On the adoption of the fourth division of the Committee amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.

Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle.'J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.

Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.

N Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H. Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B.

N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob

982

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, U.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb N Jordan, U.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.

Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, JX. N Mullinax, E.G.

N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.

N Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.

N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the fourth division of the Committee amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 95.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Banks of the 104th moves to amend HB 1367 as follows: "B$y90st"r,iking from Section 1, on line 25 of page 2, the following:
"a$n7d0"in. serting in lieu thereof the following:

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.

Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.

N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G.

Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Hoss, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom

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N Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W.

Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 100.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Banks of the 104th moves to amend HB 1367 as follows: By striking from the title, on line 20 of page 1, the following: "to change the tax base from $4,200 to $6,000;". By striking in its entirety Section 14, beginning on line 30 of page 11, which reads as follows: "Section 14. Said Act is further amended by adding between the figure '1972' and the word 'have' where the same appear in paragraph (1) of subsection (n) of Section 19, the following: 'through December 31, 1975, and $6,000.00 beginning January 1, 1976,', so that when so amended, said paragraph (1) of subsection (n) of Section 19 shall read as follows: '(1) For the purposes of Section 7 of this Act, except paragraphs (c) (2) and (8) thereof, and of subsection (a) of this Section, that part of the remuneration which, after remuneration equal to $3,000.00 through December 31, 1971, and $4,200.00 beginning January 1, 1972 through December 31, 1975, and $6,000.00 beginning January 1, 1976, have been paid to an individual by an employer during any calen dar year with respect to employment within this or any other State, is paid to such individual by such employer during such calendar year: Provided, further, that in cases of successorship of an employer the amount of wages paid by the predecessor shall be considered, for purposes of this provision, as having been paid by the suc cessor employer; and". By renumbering Sections 15 through 20 as Sections 14 through 19.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.

N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.

984

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.

N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.

Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 59, nays 76.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Banks of the 104th moves to amend HB 1367 as follows: By adding in the title, on line 26 of page 1, immediately preceding the words "to provide", the following: "to change the provisions relative to payment of contributions by employers;". By renumbering Sections 18, 19 and 20 as Sections 19, 20 and 21 and inserting a new Section 18 to read as follows: "Section 18. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7 a new paragraph to read as follows: 'Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, an employer shall not be required to pay contributions on any employee who is enrolled in an institution of higher education in this State and who is ineligible to receive benefits under this Act as a result of such enrollment; provided, however, that upon termination of such enrollment, employer contributions on such employees shall be required unless otherwise provided in this Act.'"

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.

Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.

N Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.

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985

Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williarason, G. N Wilson, J.M.

Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 68, nays 70.
The amendment was lost.
An amendment offered by Representative Hawkins of the 50th was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment offered by Representative Williamson of the 45th was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.
The following amendment was read:

Representative Battle of the 124th moves to amend HB 1367 as follows: By striking Section 2 in its entirety, lines 26 thru 31 of Page 2 and lines 1 thru
5 of Page 3. By striking Section 4 in its entirety, line 19 thru 32 of Page 3, lines 1 thru 34 of Page 5, and lines 1 thru 9 of Page 6. By renumbering Section 3, as Section 2. By renumbering Sections 5 thru 20 as Sections 3 thru 18 respectfully.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 50, nays 89.

986

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The amendment was lost.

Representative Banks of the 104th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the third Banks amendment.

There was opposition.

On the motion to reconsider the third Banks amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
N Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottie
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 108, nays 34.
The motion prevailed and the third Banks amendment was reconsidered and again read as follows:
Representative Banks of the 104th moves to amend HB 1367 as follows: By adding in the title, on line 26 of page 1, immediately preceding the words "to provide", the following: "to change the provisions relative to payment of contributions by employers;". By renumbering Sections 18, 19 and 20 as Sections 19, 20 and 21 and inserting a new Section 18 to read as follows: "Section 18. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 7 a new paragraph to read as follows: 'Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, an employer shall not be required to pay contributions on any employee who is enrolled in an institution of higher education in this State and who is ineligible to receive benefits under this Act as a result of such enrollment; provided, however, that upon termination of such enrollment, employer contributions on such employees shall be required unless otherwise provided in this Act.'"

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1976

987

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Wall of the 61st objected to the report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended.

Representative Mullinax of the 69th moved that the House agree to the report of the Committee.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 17.

The motion prevailed and 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed

N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.

Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

988

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T.

Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L.

N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.

Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 44.

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

Representative Felton of the 22nd requested the following statement appear in the Journal:
Please let it appear in the Journal for February 6 that I voted "yea" for House Bill 1367. The machine recorded me as voting "no" on the print out, however, there was obviously an error. Fortunately the bill easily passed. I feel very strongly this bill was a move in the right direction. I worked for legislation to help prevent people from collecting unemployment compensation who did not deserve it. I was concerned that the employer's tax will be increased because of this Bill.
Representative Dorothy Felton District 22
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 to HB 1367, as amended.
Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 9, 1976, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 9, 1976.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 9,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Floyd, L. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.

Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.

Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Shanahan, T.L.

Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by Dr. Bevel Jones, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Decatur, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1732. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Keyton of the 143rd: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Meigs, Georgia, in the County of Thomas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1733. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to provide that the Commis sioner of Revenue shall have authority to license and regulate the sale of all alcoholic beverages in bona fide private clubs in this State; to define the term "club" for licensing purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.
HB 1734. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to provide that the sale of certain domestic and foreign wines shall be exempt from all excise taxes imposed by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1735. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the judge of said court; to change the provisions relating to the salary of the clerk of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1736. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County so as to provide for an additional judge of the State Court of Chatham County; to provide for the powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, immunities and compensation of said additional judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1737. By: Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act con solidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved Feb. 24, 1874, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the recorder of said city; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1738. By: Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act amend-

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ing the charter of the City of Dalton approved Jan. 30, 1946, establishing the corporate limits of the City of Dalton and Acts amendatory of said charter by incorporating in said city, parts of land lots in the 12th District and 3rd Section of Whitfield County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1739. By: Representative Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to provide that it shall be the duty of newly elected or appointed members of county, municipal, area or other independent local boards of education to attend and participate in training and orientation sessions dealing with their powers, duties and respon sibilities, conducted by the Ga. School Boards Association; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1740. By: Representative Sigman of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Education of Newton County, approved Mar. 31, 1967, so as to change the number of members of the board; to change the education districts; to provide for election of members by the electors of the member's district only; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1741. By: Representative Sigman of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act requiring the State Revenue Commissioner to examine the tax digests of the several counties for the purpose of ascertaining whether the valuation of the various classes of property in the respective counties is uniform, approved Feb. 18, 1966, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 662-1741. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Oconee County to the Oconee County Board of Commissioners; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned sur plus personal property to the Oconee County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1742. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1801, relating to clerks of the judges of the probate courts, as amended, so as to authorize the judge of the probate court in all counties whose population is not less than 23,450 nor more than 23,550, to appoint a clerk whose salary shall be paid from county funds, which salary shall not exceed the sum approved, by the board of commissioners of any such county, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1743. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Upson County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to strike therefrom the word " ordinary" in every instance in which it appears and to insert in lieu thereof the phrase "judge of the probate court"; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1744. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: 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, as amended, so as to change the amount of grants to be made to students; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 663-1744. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A RESOLUTION authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commission, acting for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia, to sell or lease, through negotiation or sealed bid and on such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall deem to be in the best interest of, and most advantageous to, the State of Georgia, certain State-owned improved real property located in the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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:

HB 1785. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Decatur County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1713 HB 1714 HB 1716 HB 1717 HB 1718 HB 1719 HB 1720 HR 625-1720 HR 626-1720 HB 1721 HB 1722 HB 1723 HB 1724 HB 1725 HB 1726 HB 1727 HB 1728

HB 1729 HB 1730 HB 1731 SB 208 SB 413 SB 436 SB 443 SB 454 SB 461 SB 462 SB 463 SB 473 SB 478 SB 481 SB 483 SB 498 SB 510

Mr. Triplett of the 128th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report same hack to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 624 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman

Mr. Adams of the 36 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 Legislation 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 1457

Do Pass.

HB 1653

Do Pass.

HB 1669

Do Pass.

HB 1673

Do Pass.

HB 1677

Do Pass.

HB 1681

Do Pass.

HB 1684

Do Pass.

HR 595-1632 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. Miles of the 86th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways & Means 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 533 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1311 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1385 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th Vice-Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Monday, February 9, 1976

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, February 9,1976, and submits the following:

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HB 105 HB 179 HB 797 HB 1148 HB 1273 HB 1330 HB 1371 HB 1376 HB 1377 HB 1399 HB 1405 HB 1486
HB 1526 HB 1580 HB 1585 HB 1602 HB 1657 HB 1658 HB 1659

Elections, Mail Registration(Reconsidered) Employees' Retirement, Term Life Insurance Counties, Grand Juries, Special Purpose Sentence of Death, Time Transcript Prepared Alcoholism & Intoxication Treatment Agricultural Limestone, Reg. Dist. & Sale Garnishment, Writ After Judgment & Bond Board of Tax Assessors, Chief Appraiser City Bds. of Equalization, Notice of Appeal Superior Court Jurors, Appt. of Alternates Minors/Parents, Willful and Wanton Acts Macon Jud. Cir., Ass't. D.A.'s Salaries
Peace Off. Stds. & Training Council's Power Marta, Semi-Annual Reporting Marta, Membership of Board of Directors Dept. of Human Resources, Internal Reorg. Insurance, Consent to Rate Ins. Premium Finance Co., Renewal of Lie. Ins. Commissioner's Orders, Unlawful Acts

HR 78-325 Supreme Court & Court of Appeals, Juris. HR 494-1333 Univ. Sys., Free Tuition, 60 yrs. or over HR 537-1462 Certified Public Management Program HR 555-1531 Medical Students, Loans & Scholarships

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,

lal Lee of the 72nd Chairman

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 595-1632. By Representatives Lee, Bailey, West and Johnson of the 72nd:

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 Clayton 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 GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by providing at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in Clayton County the justices of the peace shall have juris diction 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 regula tions as may be prescribed by law."

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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, 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 increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Clayton County
( ) NO 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 ""YNeos"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. YCarrell.B.
Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

YConnell.J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. YWood.J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 140, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 1457. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the Town of Lyerly as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition

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of said Code Section does not apply; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1617. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to provide for an investigator for the District Attorney of the Southern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the compensation and expenses of such investigator; to provide for the term of office, duties, powers and authority of the investigator; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1653. By: Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Commissioner of Gordon County (now Board of Commissioners of Gordon County) so as to change the provisions relative to certain 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1669. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the coroner in certain counties of this State so as to change the compensation of the coroner in certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1673. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Coffee County so as to change the county auditing procedures; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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HB 1677. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1681. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1684. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Banks of the 104th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1367. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Richardson of the 52nd, Carr of the 105th, McDonald of the 12th, Thomason of the 8th, Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law), so as to replace present benefit table by adding a formula effective Apr. 1, 1976; to require claimant to show his or her avail ability; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. .N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat

N Bargeron, E. y Battle Joe
' Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.

N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.

Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.

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Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.

N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y M<:Kinney, J.E.

N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.

Y Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 60, nays 75.
The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider HB 1367.
Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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 pur poses.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted.

HR 667. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, McKinney of the 35th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Bolster of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on January 28, 1976, the State of Georgia lost one of its most distin guished and outstanding citizens with the passing of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was a native of Bristol, Tennessee, and graduated from North Carolina Central University and later received his Master's and Doctoral degrees in economics from the University of Iowa; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson came to Clark College as the 18th president in 1965 from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he had served as an administrator, profes sor and chairman of the Business Administration and Economics Department; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson served as chairman of the Georgia Advisory Committee to the U. S. Commission of Civil Rights and was a member of the U. S. National Commis sion to UNESCO from 1969 to 1972; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ford Foundation and was president and chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Regional Council; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was a director of the National Urban Coalition, the National Bureau of Economics Research, Common Cause, the Atlanta Chamber of Com merce, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change and was a member of the Board of Trustees of The American University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was a founding member of the Black Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson served as co-chairman of Mayor Jackson's Reorganization Task Force in 1973, as education co-chairman of former Governor Jimmy Carter's Goals for Georgia Progress, and on President Ford's White House Conference on Inflation in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henderson was the recipient of the W.E.B. DuBois Award of the Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists in 1974 and the Medal for Distinguished Service from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest regrets at the passing of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, a national leader in education, a recognized authority on manpower eco nomics, an important contributor to the civil rights movement, and a consistent advocate of equal employment, and does hereby extend its sincerest sympathy 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 appropriate copies of this Resolution to the members of the family of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson.

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:

SB 532. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to change the provisions relative to the offense of fraud in obtaining public assistance; to change certain penalties; and for other purposes.

SB 533. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization, as amended, so as to provide the burden of proof in the superior court shall be upon the party filing the appeal; to provide that the burden of proof shall be upon the party filing the first appeal in the event both parties appeal; and for other purposes.

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SB 536. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to require State agencies to require certain reports and agreements from nonprofit contractors who contract with the State agency; to provide definitions; to specify the con tracts subject to the provisions of this Act; to provide exceptions; and for other purposes.

SB 543. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to he entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide that it shall he unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm on Sunday; to provide for excep tions; to provide for a penalty; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes." , approved April 10,1968; and for other purposes.

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 appli cable to those persons or companies doing a water business; and for other pur poses.

HB 1299. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: 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, as amended, so as to change the definition of the term "motor carrier"; and for other purposes.

HB 1352. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 361), as amended, so as to provide that the Governor or his designees may enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions relative to motor vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1370. By: Representatives Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Coleman of the 118th, Dent of the 85th, Foster of the 6th, Russell of the 64th, Whitmire of the 9th, Clark and Mann of the 13th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to a health insurance plan for State employees so as to authorize the State Personnel Board and the Governor to increase the maximum permissible parti cipation and contribution to the health insurance plan for employees by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 471. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Gillis of the 20th, Fincher of the 54th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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.

SB 69. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act relative to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to own or use a trapping device commonly known and referred to as a "steel trap" for the purpose of capturing wild animals; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 252. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Garrard of 37th, Stephens of the 36th, Barker

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of 18th, Warren of 43rd, and Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the time period during which the Governor may approve or veto bills and resolutions tendered to him; to provide, under certain specified conditions, for a one-day legislative session to override the Governor's veto; and for other purposes

SR 282. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property in Floyd County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 283. By: Senators Hudson of the 35th, Riley of the 1st, Lewis of the 21st, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.

SR 284. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Starr of the 44th, Banks of the 17th, and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to author ize the General Assembly to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or a part of the value of tangible property used in or as a part of any facility which property shall have been installed as a solar energy heating or cooling system; and for other purposes.

HR 653. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Russell of the 64th, and Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION commending Forrest "Speck" Towns; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

SB 69. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act relative to game and fish, approved March 7, 1955, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to own or use a trapping device commonly known and referred to as a "steel trap" for the purpose of capturing wild animals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 471. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Gillis of the 20th, Fincher of the 54th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 & Means.

SB 532. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to change the provisions relative to the offense of fraud in obtaining public assistance; to change certain penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 533. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization, as amended, so as to provide the burden of proof in the superior court shall be upon the party filing the appeal; to provide that the burden of proof shall be upon the party filing the first appeal in the event both parties appeal; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 536. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to require State agencies to require certain reports and agreements from nonprofit contractors who contract with the State agency; to provide definitions; to specify the con tracts subject to the provisions of this Act; to provide exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 543. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 excep tions; to provide for a penalty; to repeal a specific law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes." , approved April 10, 1968; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

Under the general order of business established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1657. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Leonard of the 3rd, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Jessup of the 117th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and trans portation insurance, as amended, so as to provide that nothing contained within said Code Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer and its insured from contracting to use a rate on a specific risk or risks, which is in excess of, or lower than, that otherwise applicable; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Insurance moves to amend H. B. 1657 as follows: By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3, and by inserting following Section 1 a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." And, by striking from line 21 the word "by" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "with".
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:

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.B. Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed

N Blackshear, J. y Bolster P Y novnn ' ', . vR ,, ' ' '
TMay' ,, Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.

N Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.

Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.

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Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Manner, Bob Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.

Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.

Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.

N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 68, nays 45.

The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Toles of the 16th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1657, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "nay".

Representative Jackson of the 9th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1657, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

Representative Ware of the 68th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1657, as amended.

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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend HB 797 as follows: By striking on page one, line 19, the figure "140,000" and inserting the figure "70,000."

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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Y Adams, G.D.Jr.
Y Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Cirrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.H. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 134, nays 0.

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

HR 537-1462. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Carr of the 105th, Bray of the 70th, Whitmire of the 9th, Dent of the 85th, Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Russell of the 64th, and Foster of the 6th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration to implement a Certified Public Management Program in the State Government of Georgia; 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.

Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.

Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom

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Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.

Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.

Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd

Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 1658. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Leonard of the 3rd, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act" so as to provide for an additional qualification for the issuance or renewal of a license; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Insurance moves to amend H. B. 1658 as follows: By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3, and by inserting following Section 1 a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval."
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.

Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.

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Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L.

Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 125, nays 3.

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

Representative Wilson of the 19th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1658, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

HB 1399. By: Representatives Sweat of the 150th, and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend an Act providing the procedure for the impaneling of alternate jurors in felony cases in the superior courts of this State so as to provide for the appointment of alternate jurors in certain cases; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee moves to amend H.B. 1399 as follows: On line 1, page 2, by striking the words "or whenever the counsel for the State or the counsel for the defendant in any felony trial shall request the selection of additional jurors or alternates"
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.

Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.

Coleman, T.
Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.

Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.

Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R.

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Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.

Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill

Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 140, nays 0.

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

Representative Nessmith of the 82nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1399, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

Representative Adams of the 79th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1399, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

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, relat ing 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 tran script 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.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Special Judiciary Committee moves to amend House Bill No. 1148 as follows: By adding to line 7 of page 1, following the word "cases", the following: "; to provide that such requirements shall not inure to the benefit of defendants". By inserting, following the words and symbols "60 days.", on line 21 of page 1, and on line 16 of page 2, the following: "The requirements that transcripts be prepared within a certain period in cases in which a sentence of death is imposed shall not inure to the benefit of defendants." on page 1, line 17 by striking "judgment becomes final in the" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "sentence is imposed by the" on page 2, line 12 by striking "judgment becomes final in the" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "sentence is imposed by the"

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 103, nays 3.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent, the Rules were suspended in order that the Honorable Ernest Davis, State Auditor, could appear in the well of the House and deliver the report and remarks concerning the audit of selected Nursing Homes of the State.

The Speaker announced the House recessed until 1:30 o'clock, P.M.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1976

1009

AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker.
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 1405. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Murphy of the 18th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that every parent or other persons in loco parentis having in custody and control over a minor child or children under the age of seventeen shall be liable for the willful and wanton acts of said minor child or children resulting in injury or damage to the person or property, or both, so as to change the age provisions relative to minor children; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Hudson of the 137th move to amend HB 1405 by adding a new Section 1 to read as follows: "The legislature's intent in passing this act is to provide for the public welfare and aid in the control of juvenile delinquency, not to provide restorative compen sation to victims of injurious or tortious conduct by children.", and by amending the caption accordingly, and by renumbering Sections 1 and 2.
On the adoption of the'amendment, the ayes were 79, nays 20.
The amendment was adopted.
An amendment, offered by Representative Phillips of the 59th, was read and with drawn 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 ayes were 109, nays 12.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1486. By: Representative Evans of the 99th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for certain assistant district attorneys in certain judicial circuits having more than one superior court judge, so as to change the provisions relating to the compen sation of assistant district attorneys; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Egan of the 25th moves to amend HB 1486 by striking the last sentence of Section 1.
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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 25.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative King of the 96th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 1486, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.
HB 1659. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Petro of the 46th, Leonard of the 3rd, Carter of the 146th, Jessup of the 117th, Watson of the 114th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-214 (Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 289, 303) as amended, relating to enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, the Ga. Insurance Code, so as to make clear, and provide for, authority for the Commissioner to issue orders, which prohibit persons from engaging in acts made unlawful by the Ga. Insurance Code or regulations promulgated thereunder; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Insurance moves to amend H.B. 1659 as follows: By inserting between the words "regulations" and "of" on line 7 of page 4 the
following: "or orders".

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By striking the comma on line 14 of page 4 and substituting in lieu thereof the "foalnldo"w.ing: And, by deleting the word "order" on line 15 of page 4 and substituting in lieu thereof the word "orders".
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe YBaugh.W.E. YBeck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1585. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, 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 pur poses.
The following Committee amendment was read:
The House Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend H.B. 1585 by striking on page 2 lines 22 through 24 the words:

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"one member who shall be a resident of either Fulton or DeKalb County to be appointed by the Governor" and inserting in lieu thereof the words: "the Executive Director of the State Properties Commission who shall be an exofficio member".

An amendment to the Committee amendment, offered by Representative Floyd of the 56th, was read and lost.

The Committee amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative McKinney of the 35th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Coleman of the 118th moves to amend HB 1585, on page 5, section 4, line 19, by substituting in lieu of the words, "fifty dollars", the words "thirty six dollars".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell,' M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
N Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 72.
The amendment was adopted.
Representative McKinney of the 35th moved that the house reconsider its action in adopting the Coleman amendment to HB 1585.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B,
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R,L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.Jr. Y West, Jim
N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 74, nays 76.

The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its adoption of the Coleman amendment of HB 1585.

An amendment, offered by Representative Dean of the 29th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Smith of the 42nd, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend HB 1585 as follows: By striking on page 2, line 8, the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "four"; Striking on page 2, line 18, the word "three" and insert the word "two"; Striking on page 2, line 20, the word "the" and all of line 21 and the word "member" on line 22.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I.

N Banks, Pat Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.

N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.

N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben

N Buck, T.B.

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N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. NCarr, T.C. N Carrell.B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.

N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, K.S.

Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.

N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 18, nays 134.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The amendment was lost. An amendment, offered by Representative Holmes of the 39th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Holmes of the 39th moves to amend HB 1585 as follows: Delete Section 6, on page 6, and substitute the following new Section 6 to read
as follows: "This act shall become effective upon the state paying the percentage of MARTA's operating budget that is in proportion to its representation on the Board.
Renumber Section 6 as Section 7.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.

N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrel 1, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.

N Coleman, T. Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.

Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.

N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.

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N Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)

N Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.

N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.

N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr, N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.

N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 16, nays 140. The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Tolbert of the 56th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative McKinney of the 35th, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.
An amendment, offered by Representative Tolbert of the 56th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Floyd of the 56th was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Russell of the 53rd and Jordan of the 58th move to amend HB 1585 as follows: By changing the date on line 16, page 3, from "1976" to "1978".
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.

Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.

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Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 139, nays 13.

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

Representative Richardson of the 52nd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1585, as amended, hut had she been present would have voted "aye".

Representative Brown of the 34th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1585, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "nay".

Representative Townsend of the 24th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" and intended to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1585, as amended.

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 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 registra
tion by mail; and for other purposes.

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that debate on HB 105 be limited to 10 min utes each for the proponents and opponents thereof.

There was objection. On the motion to limit debate, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
NCalhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.

Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. YChilders, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

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Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
N Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.

Y Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A.

Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 88, nays 20.
The motion prevailed and debate on HB 105 was limited.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, as amended, so as to provide for the registration of electors by mail; to provide for the form of registra tion cards for use by applicants for registration by mail; to provide for oaths; to provide that the giving of certain false information shall be unlawful; to provide for penalties; to provide for qualifications for registration to vote by mail; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with such registration; to provide for the issuance of regis tration certificate cards and their contents; to provide for practices and procedures in connection therewith; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 34-609, which reads as fol lows:
"(b) The registration cards for use by applicants for absentee registration shall be in substantially the same form as the above form of registration card, except that the affidavit and "Questions Propounded to Applicant' portions shall be eliminated and in lieu thereof the following form of affidavit shall be used:
'I do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States, the State of Georgia and this county; that I am at least eighteen years of age, or will be on the ___________ day of __________________, 19__________; that my residence for voting purposes is located at __________________ in such County; that my temporary address outside of this State is _______________; or that I am otherwise qualified to register by absentee registration for the following reason _________________; that I possess the qualifications of an elector required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia; that I am not registered to vote in any other county; that I am not registered to vote under any other name; that

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I have never been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State of Georgia, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of the State of Georgia with imprisonment in the penitentiary, or if so convicted, that I have been pardoned; and that the information contained elsewhere on this card is true.
(Sign here)_ (Signature shall be the same as name appearing elsewhere on card.)
(This affidavit or affirmation must be sworn to or affirmed before an official authorized to administer oaths by the law of the place of executing this application.)
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this _____________ day of ,19

(Signature of official administering oath.)

(Typed or printed name and office of official.)

(Typed or printed identification number, if any, and address of such official if security require ments permit.)'",
and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b), to read as follows: "(b) (1) The registration cards for use by applicants for absentee registration shall be in substantially the same form as the above form of registration card, except that the affidavit and 'Questions Propounded to Applicant" portions shall be eliminated and in lieu thereof the following form of affidavit shall be used: 'I do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States, of the State of Georgia and this county; that I am at least eighteen years of age, or will be on the __________ day of _________________, 19______; that my residence for voting purposes is located at _________________ in such county; that I possess the qualifications of an elector required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia; that I am not registered to vote in any other county; that I am not registered to vote under any other name; that I have never been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State of Georgia, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of the State of Georgia with imprisonment in the State penitentiary or, if so convicted, that I have been pardoned; and that the information contained elsewhere on this card is true. I understand that the giving of false information on this form is a felony under the laws of the State of Georgia.
(Sign here) (Signature shall be the same as name appearing elsewhere on card.)'
(2) Any person who shall give false information on an absentee registration card shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 34-1940, relating to punishment for felonies under the Georgia Election Code."

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Section 2. Said Code Chapter 34-6 is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 34-619, relating to absentee registration, as amended, which reads as fol lows:
"(a) A resident of the State of Georgia who is qualified to vote by absentee ballot may register to vote by complying with the provisions of this section, and this person shall be referred to as an absentee applicant.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:
"(a) A resident of the State of Georgia who is otherwise qualified to vote may register .,0 vote by complying with the provisions of this Section, and any such person shall be referred to as an absentee applicant.", and by adding at the end of said Code Section a new subsection, to be designated subsec tion (f), to read as follows:
"(f) Not less than five days after the date that the name of any such absentee appli cant is placed upon the electors' list, it shall be the duty of the board of registrars to mail a registration certificate card showing that such absentee applicant is registered to vote in such county. Such registration certificate cards shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be prescribed by rules or regulations adopted by the Secretary of State for such purpose. Such cards shall serve as evidence that such absentee applicant has been properly registered to vote by the board of registrars and shall serve as notice to such applicant that he has been registered to vote."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Jordan of the 58th and Russell of the 53rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 105 by inserting the language "upon written request" between the words "may" and "register" on line 28, page 4.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.

YCole.J.H. Coleman. T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. NGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.

Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McColIum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom

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Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.

N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 90, nays 60.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment, offered by Representative Petro of the 46th, 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 sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H.
Coleman, T. Colling, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney.J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 76, nays 79.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.
Representative Carlisle of the 71st moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary for further study:
SB 264. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Kennedy of the 4th, Langford of the 51st and

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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 offenders 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 offenders; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in disagreeing to the House substitute thereto:

SB 214. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 47, relating to the General Assembly, 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.

Representative Carlisle of the 71st moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 214 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:

Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Carnes of the 43rd and Ware of the 68th.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

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.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2784), as amended by an Act approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 3022) and an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 3479), so as to update and renumber the provisions of said Act; to provide for other matters related to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Newton County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 2784), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Sec tions 1 through 16B in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Article 1. Board of Commissioners Section 1-101. There is hereby created the Board of Commissioners of Newton

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County to be composed of five members to be elected as hereinafter provided. For the purpose of electing members of said board of commissioners, Newton County shall be divided into five commissioner districts as follows:
District 1. Commissioner District No. 1 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 420 (Brick Store), G.M.D. No. 464 (Brew ers), G.M.D. No. 477 (Hayes), G.M.D. No. 546 (Gaithers), G.M.D. No. 1513 (Leguin), G.M.D. No. 1522 (Newborn), and G.M.D. No. 1618 (Mansfield).
District 2. Commissioner District No. 2 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 461 (Stansells), G.M.D. No. 547 (Downs), G.M.D. No. 567 (Rocky Plans), and G.M.D. No. 1261 (Cedar Shoals).
District 3. Commissioner District No. 3 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 463 (Wyatt), G.M.D. No. 1249 (Gum Creek), G.M.D. No. 1525 (Oxford), and G.M.D. No. 1717 (Almon).
District 4. Commissioner District No. 4 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 462 (Town).
District 5. Commissioner District No. 5 shall be composed of all that territory within Newton County embraced within G.M.D. No. 462 (Town).
Section 1-102. There shall be elected to the Board of Commissioners of Newton County one member from each of said districts who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the entire county. Candidates may not offer for election to said board from any district other than that district in which their legal residence lies.
Section 1-103. No person shall be eligible to represent a commissioner district unless he is at least 21 years of age and has been a resident of the State at least one year and a resident of the district from which he offers as a candidate for at least six months immediately preceding the date of the election. In the event a member moves his residence from the district from which he qualified, his place on the board shall immediately become vacant.
Section 1-104. The members of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County in office on January 1, 1975, shall serve on the board for the remainder of their terms and until a successor is elected and qualified. At the general election conducted in 1976, the members of the board from Districts 2 and 4 shall be elected and shall take office on the first day of January following his election for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified. At the general election conducted in 1978, the members of the board from Districts 1, 3, and 5 shall be elected and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, members who are elected to succeed members of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, as provided for herein, shall be elected at the general election which is conducted in that year in which the respective terms of office shall expire, and they shall take office on the first day of January following their election and serve for a term of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Section 1-105. There shall be a Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County who shall be elected by the qualified electors of the entire county. The Chair man of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County in office on January 1, 1975, shall serve as chairman for the remainder of his term and until his successor is elected and qualified. At the general election conducted in 1976, the chairman of said board shall be elected and shall take office on the first day of January following his election, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to the chairman of said board shall be elected at the general election which is conducted in that year in which the term of office expires, and shall take office on the first day of January following such election for a term of four years and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Any person desiring to offer as a candidate for election as chairman of said board shall specifically designate that he is running for the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County. No person shall be eligible to serve as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton

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County unless he is at least 21 years of age, a freeholder, and has been a resident of the State at least one year and a resident of Newton County for at least six months immediately preceding the date of the election. In the event the chairman moves his residence from Newton County, the office of chairman shall be declared vacant.
Section 1-106. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County shall receive a salary of $14,400.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Newton County. The members of the board shall receive $20.00 for each meeting of the board actually attended, plus actual and necessary expenses incur red in carrying out their official duties.
Section 1-107. The chairman and all board members are hereby authorized to receive not in excess of $25.00 per day for actual and necessary expenses, exclusive of mileage or transportation fares actually expended, when said chairman and board members are out of town overnight on county business. All actual and necessary expenses paid to the chairman and any board member shall be paid only upon presenta tion of an itemized statement of said expenses.
Section 1-108. The commissioners, before entering upon their duties of office, shall give a good and sufficient bond to be approved by the judge of the probate court of said county in the sum of $10,000.00 for the faithful discharge of their duties as county commissioners. For any violations or neglect of duty as provided by this Act, said bonds shall become actionable, suit thereon to be brought in the name of the judge of the probate court of said county, for the use of any person damaged thereby, or for the County of Newton for any breach thereof by malfeasance or misfeasance in office or for any tort, or wrong committed under color of his office. The commissioners shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, make oath before the judge of the pro bate court of said county to faithfully administer all things and affairs coming under their jurisdiction as county commissioners to the best interests of said county and to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Section 1-109. The board shall have a clerk to keep all books and records of said board. Said clerk shall perform all duties required of him by said board in keeping all the records and minutes of meetings of the board and keeping the board's office open and all records open to public inspection by any taxpayer of Newton County. Said clerk shall receive such compensation as shall be determined by the board, which compensation shall be payable from the funds of Newton County.
Section 1-110. It shall be unlawful for any candidate for election to the board or for any nomination therefor to enter into any agreement or understanding with any person or persons as to the disposal of any work, the purchase of any supplies, or any appointment which is or shall be under the control of the board, and any person so offending shall be ineligible to hold said office, and upon conviction shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Section 1-111. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board of Commissioners of Newton County by death, resignation or otherwise, the remaining members shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until the next general election, at which time a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term. Any person appointed by the board to fill a vacancy shall reside within the commissioner district in which said vacancy occurred, and any person elected to fill a vacancy shall reside within the commissioner district in which said vacancy occurred. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County by death, resignation or otherwise, the board of commissioners shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until the next general election, at which time a person shall be elected to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term.
Article 2. Powers and Duties of the Board of Commissioners
and the Chairman Section 2-101. The Board of Commissioners of Newton County shall be the

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policymaking body of Newton County. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County shall be the administrative officer of the county and unless otherwise prohibited, his acts shall be binding unless three members of the board shall make their objections known, stating the reasons therefor, at an official meeting of the board, or if a meeting is not scheduled to be held prior to said action by said chairman, then three members of the board shall make their objections known to the chairman, in writing, stating their objections and the reasons therefor, and said action by the chair man shall be stayed until the next official meeting of the board. Except as set forth in Section 2-103, should a majority of the board vote at the regular meeting, hereabove set out, to permanently stay said actions of the chairman, said action shall be stayed and the chairman shall desist from any further action thereof. The chairman may vote on any question when the members of the board shall be evenly divided thereon.
Section 2-102. The board of commissioners shall at no time enter into administra tive acts, contact employees or personnel of said county in relation to any duty or work habits of said employee, request any service or actions on the part of said employee except through the chairman, unless as hereinafter set out in Section 3-104.
Section 2-103. The chairman of the board of commissioners shall have power and authority to hire and fire any and all employees, except when overruled by the full board of commissioners, excluding the chairman; provided, however, that salary and wage ranges and numbers of employees in each range shall be set by a majority of the board at their first meeting of each year. It shall be at the discretion of the chair man as to the amount to be paid within said range. The chairman shall report to the board at its regular monthly meetings all positions to be filled in the ensuing month and all suspensions or replacements thereof which took place in the prior month. All said reports shall be spread upon the minutes of the board.
Section 2-104. The board shall set all specifications for work to be done in the county, such specifications may be delegated to the chairman but only by an affirmative vote of three (3) members of the board. The board shall make periodic inspections of the county properties and of the work being carried on by the county and the board shall make report to the first grand jury meeting in Newton County each calendar year of the financial condition of Newton County and of the progress of the works being carried on by the county.
Section 2-105. Should the chairman fail to exercise any of his duties provided for by law, except as set forth in Section 2-103, then a member of the board, at the next regular meeting, may bring an accusation against such chairman in writing and outlining the duties which such chairman has failed to exercise, and order said chair man to show cause why such duties have not been exercised. Such accusation shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. The chairman shall then be afforded an opportunity to respond to such charges and show cause why such duties have not been exercised, if in fact such duties were not exercised. Such response shall also be entered in the minutes of the meeting. If, after such accusation, response and further discussion, a majority of the board feels that it is necessary for the welfare of the county that said act or action be carried out, then the commissioners, acting independently of the chairman, may carry out said act or action using such county personnel and equipment as necessary.
Section 2-106. The board of commissioners shall elect a clerk of the board and may elect a deputy clerk.
Section 2-107. (a) The board shall submit the names of three attorneys, no two or more of which shall be from the same firm or corporation, for the position of county attorney. The chairman shall select a county attorney from the three names so submit ted. The county attorney shall hold office from the first day of January of each year until the thirty-first day of December of each year unless such county attorney is dis-

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missed for cause. The chairman and the board shall have the authority to employ the services of other attorneys and assign specific employment and services to them.
(b) The county attorney shall not transact any legal matters for the county without express authorization of the chairman except on failure of the chairman to take action. On the failure of the chairman to so act, the board shall, in writing and by affirmative vote of three members, instruct the clerk of the board to request the services of the county attorney.
Article 3. Meetings of the Board of Commissioners
Section 3-101. The board of commissioners shall hold one meeting per month which shall be called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, and the board shall designate at their first meeting of the year what day of the month said regular meeting shall be held. There shall be such other special or called meetings as may be called by the chairman during each month, and upon the refusal of the chairman to call any special or called meeting, requested by a member, then said meeting may be held by said member posting with the clerk of the county commis sioners his notice, in writing, at least one day in advance, of said meeting his intention of holding said meeting, the reason for holding said meeting, and same shall have affixed thereto the signature of three members of the board of commissioners.
Section 3-102. Any matters which any individual member wishes to be brought before the board shall be submitted to the chairman in writing on the day previous to the regular meeting day or on the day previous to such called meeting. If the chair man is out of town or cannot be located or reached, said notice may be given by leaving a written copy of the matter to be brought before the board with the clerk of the board of commissioners.
Section 3-103. All matters so requested by the board shall be entered upon a calen dar prepared by the chairman, along with matters to be brought before the board by the chairman, in an orderly fashion for the deliberations of the board.
Section 3-104. No person or any employee or official of Newton County shall be called before said board except by the chairman. Should the chairman refuse to call any person before the board, as requested by any member of the board, then upon the vote of three of the members of the board, the board may direct to the clerk to call such person or county employee or official before the board; all such directions by the board shall be spread upon the minutes of the board.
Section 3-105. Should the chairman be absent from any meeting, then the board shall designate, by a majority vote of the board, that the clerk call such person, county employee or official before said board. In the event of the absence of the chairman, the board may elect a vice chairman who shall act as the chairman during the absence of the chairman.
Section 3-106. The chairman shall remain in his office one regular working day of each week, and the balance of his working time, unless necessarily required for the trans action of public business in his office, shall be spent in direct personal supervision of the laying out of the roadwork, inspection of roads and bridges and other public property, or any other duty required by this Act.
Article 4. Finance
Section 4-101. The board of commissioners shall prepare a budget for the ensuing fiscal year to begin July 1st of each year and going through June 30th of the following year. The budget shall be prepared by the 15th of June of each year, said budget to be published in the legal organ, wherein the sheriff's advertisements appear in Newton County, by the first week in July of each year. Said budget shall set forth all the antici pated revenues for the ensuing fiscal year, and all anticipated expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year setting forth in detail all categories where funds are to be received or expended. Said budget shall not exceed the anticipated revenues of Newton County

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as based upon the tax digest for the current tax year as approved and upon such other moneys as were received by Newton County from all other sources during the previous fiscal year.
Section 4-102. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, with regard to the budget of any elected official of Newton County, who is required under law to submit a budget for the operation of his office to the board of commissioners, said commissioners shall have the power and authority to determine the amounts which shall represent the final budget of said official and only those amounts so determined by said board shall be paid from the funds of the county.
Section 4-103. The chairman shall make all purchases for the county or any elected officials thereof, and each purchase shall be made by purchase order, serially numbered with one copy going into the chairman's file, one copy into the board's file, one copy to elected official, if for elected official, and one copy for the use of the purchasing agent or other persons so designated by the chairman to make purchases for the county. All purchase orders shall be kept in numerical order on file by the board. Said purchase order for any single item, the cost of which exceeds $25.00, shall show the description of the article to be purchased, the specific use to which the article is to be put, and the location where said article or articles are to be used in said county.
Section 4-104. The chairman, before making any purchase which individually or in an aggregate is in excess of $500.00, shall have the approval of the majority of the board and competitive bids shall be taken; however, said bids may be waived by the unanimous consent of the board with all five board members and the chairman signing said purchase order and said purchase order being entered into the minutes of the meet ing when approved.
Section 4-105. The chairman shall carry out all road work, have complete control as to the manner and methods which said road projects are to be carried out; however, prior to the beginning of construction on any road or road project, the chairman shall bring said project to the attention of the board, giving an estimated cost of its comple tion, including all labor, materials and subcontract costs which would be encountered therein.
The board of commissioners shall designate what road work, building or other works of the county, which shall be taken up by the chairman. All such instructions shall be entered into the minutes. The board shall not authorize or set forth any expenditures which would cost in excess of the amount of funds budgeted. No work shall be instituted without the affirmative vote of three commissioners, excepting the chairman.
Section 4-106. The chairman's signature is required on all checks or vouchers issued by Newton County and any voucher issued and/or signed by the chairman, shall be deemed to be signed with his full knowledge of the intent and purposes for which said check or voucher was issued.
Section 4-107. The chairman shall present to the board of commissioners at their first meeting in each month a financial statement showing to the commissioners expenditures and income of the previous month.
Section 4-108. One of the members of the board of commissioners so designated shall sign each voucher or check along with the chairman of the board of commissioners. Said board shall designate from its membership such member to sign such checks and vouchers. It shall be deemed that any voucher issued and/or signed by said member of the board was signed with the full knowledge and cognizance of what said voucher or check was paid for and purposes for which same is or was to be used. Any check or voucher so signed or issued by said member shall be considered the action of all members of the board unless objected to, in writing, within sixty (60) days after issu ance.
Section 4-109. The chairman shall, at the end of each month, make out an itemized

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account of all the transactions of his office, stating the amount of money or monies received and from what source, the amount of money or monies expended and for what purposes during that month, and post the same on the bulletin board at the courthouse within ten days after the end of each month, there to remain for a period of thirty days. He shall undersign each monthly statement so posted and make oath as to the correctness of same before the judge of the probate court of said county.
Section 4-110. It shall be a misdemeanor for any member of the board, the clerk or anyone serving under the board or anyone employed upon the road force of Newton County to have any financial interest in the sale or purchase of any article to or from the county. Any person so offending shall upon conviction be punished as for a mis demeanor.
Section 4-111. The board of commissioners in January following each election year shall appoint a board of auditors or auditor who shall be certified public accountants to audit the books and accounts of the board, the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, the tax commissioner, and the clerk of the superior court, and it shall be the duty of said auditor and the board to audit all the books, accounts, and transactions of the board, the sheriff, the judge of the probate court, the tax commissioner, and the clerk of the superior court, and said auditors shall have the power to examine on oath all commissioners or any other public official set out herein or any person serving under the board or any other public official set out herein relative to any account or item on said books and accounts or any transaction in said office. Said auditor shall perform its duties herein prescribed and submit a report of its findings to the grand jury sitting at the fall term of the Newton Superior Court. The board employing said auditors shall prescribe what sum shall be paid for said work and said board shall be required to draw its warrant for this amount and pay said auditors as the case may be for their services in this behalf. Said report to be published in county newspapers where legal advertisements are published."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Sigman of the 74th moved that the House disagree to the Senate sub stitute to HB 926.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 926 was disagreed to.

Representative Pinkston of the 100th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Banks and Banking and referred to the Committee on Insurance:

SB 547. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th; McDuffie of the 19th; and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to require the Insurance Commissioner to review credit insurance rates to determine if such rates meet certain minimum stan dards, if they comply with the Georgia Insurance Code, if they are reasonable, and if they are adequate but not excessive or unfairly discriminatory; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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 465. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Fincher of the 54th, Hudson of the 35th and

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others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 7, relating to arbitra tion and award, so as to add a new Code Chapter relating to arbitration of medical malpractice claims; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 674. By Representatives Banks of the 104th, Kilgore of the 65th, Carlisle of the 71st and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Wishing a speedy recovery for the Honorable Carl Harrison, the Representative from the 20th; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Carl Harrison, the Representative from the 20th, was hospitalized on Wednesday at Crawford Long Hospital; and
WHEREAS, he is an outstanding freshman member of this body; and
WHEREAS, the members of this body miss his presence and hope he will be back soon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby wish the Honorable Carl Harrison, the Repre sentative from the 20th, a speedy recovery.
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 the Honorable Carl Harrison.

HR 675. By Representatives Evans of the 99th and Murphy of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating Honorable Frank Pinkston; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the distinguished and able Representative from the 100th District, Honorable Frank Pinkston, is celebrating his birthday today; and
WHEREAS, during Representative Pinkston's service in the Georgia General Assem bly, he has distinguished himself among his colleagues and has become one of the most revered and well-liked Representatives in this House; and
WHEREAS, Representative Pinkston is affectionately known as "Whiteston" by some of his closest colleagues for reasons which are best known to them, but to the rest of us, presumably due to the slight premature graying which imports so distinguished an appearance for Representative Pinkston; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body to recognize the many outstanding accom plishments and achievements of this distinguished colleague upon the celebration of his birthday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Honorable Frank Pinkston, the outstanding Representative from the 100th District, upon the celebration of his 53rd birthday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is

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hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Frank Pinkston.

Representative Murphy of the 18th 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 10,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B.
Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.

Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.

Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.

Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.
Miles, B.F. Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.

Sigman, B. Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Dallas Latham, Pastor of the Victory Baptist Church, Douglasville, Georgia.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has 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.

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6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1745. By: Representatives Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in lieu thereof the office of tax commissioner of Floyd County so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1746. By: Representatives Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a chief deputy of the Clerk of the Supe rior Court of Floyd County; to provide for a chief deputy of the Sheriff of Floyd County; to provide duties and compensation of said chief deputies; to provide an effective date"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1747. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to create a public corporation to be known as "The Board of Trustees of the Joint Municipal Employees Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance System"; to provide the appointment, membership and qualifications of said Board; to provide for officers of said Board; to provide for payment of benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1748. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Registration of Geologists Act of 1975" so as to change certain Section numbers; to change certain dates; to change the provisions relative to minimum qualifications for registered geologists; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
HB 1749. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Childers of the 15th, Hill of the 127th, Brown of the 34th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to authorize collective bargaining between policemen and firemen and their public employers; to pro hibit strikes by such policemen and firemen; to provide for the arbitration of disputes; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal spe cific Acts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 1750. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide a new Chapter relating to comprehensive health care plans; to adopt a Health Care Plan Act; to provide for a short title ("Health Care Plan") and the scope of the Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the organization of health care corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 1751. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating all of the laws chartering the City of Summerville, in the County of Chattooga, and granting a new charter to said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1752. By: Representative Evans of the 99th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-16, relating to billiard rooms, as amended, so as to repeal the existing law relative to billiard rooms; to authorize counties and municipalities to regulate, license and charge license fees for the operation of pool halls and billiard rooms in certain areas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1753. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Carrell of the 75th, Logan of the 62nd, and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1802, relating to definitions, as amended, so as to clarify the meaning of the term "project"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1754. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of any county of this State having a population of not less than 6,700 nor more than 6,825 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census to appoint the treasurer of any such county to any other county office which such governing authority is authorized to fill by appoint ment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1755. By: Representative Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-809, relating to controlled substances contained in Schedule IV of the Georgia Con trolled Substances Act, so as to add certain drugs to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1756. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to create a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice to further the supply of competent family physicians; to provide for the membership, selection, powers, duties and authority of the Board; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1757. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warner Robins so as to change the provisions relative to vacancies; to change the provisions relative to contracts and purchases by the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1758. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to create the Fort Valley

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Redevelopment Authority; to define certain terms; to provide for the composi tion of the Authority, its powers, duties and compensation of members; to pro vide for the purposes of the Authority; to provide for revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1759. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Ordinary, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Barrow County upon an annual salary so as to provide for the determination of the number of and compensation of the employees of the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1760. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to recreate and establish a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County; to provide for the powers of such Board; to establish qualifications for membership on the Board; to provide for election of Board members from road districts; to designate road districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1761. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth so as to change the provisions relative to dates of elections; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1762. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to provide for the election of the Board of Education of Long County; to provide that the Board of Education of Long County shall be composed of five members; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 664-1762. By: Representative Miles of the 86th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Thomas Dale Meador; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 665-1762. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Leonard of the 3rd: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Catoosa County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 666-1762. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Decatur County to the City of Bainbridge; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain Stateowned surplus personal property to the City of Bainbridge; and for other pur
poses.

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Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1763. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing and creating a program to provide scholarships to the children of law enforcement officers, firemen and prison guards who are permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty so as to change certain provisions relating to eligibility; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1764. By: Representatives Patten and Carter of the 146th, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Agrirama Development Author ity so as to change the membership of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1765. By: Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Smith of the 78th, Coleman of the 118th, and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act so as to require the inclusion of certain provisions within motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1766. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Toombs County so as to provide that members of the board of county commissioners must reside in their respective commissioner districts but shall be voted upon by the voters of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1767. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Toombs County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1768. By: Representative Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new city charter for the City of Barnesville so as to change the provisions rela tive to the punishments for violations of the laws and ordinances of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1769. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act" so as to change the definition of the term "day-care center"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1770. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-718.1, relating to separation of the jury, so as to provide for the separation of the jury except in capital cases in which the prosecuting attorney has asked that the death penalty he imposed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1771. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to authorized investments by executors and trustees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1772. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-99, relating to crimes pertaining to insurance, so as to prohibit false or fraudulent insurance claims or proof in support of such claims; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1773. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Walker of the 115th, Culpepper of the 98th, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife, as amended, so as to change the minimum age provisions for marriage licenses; to provide for the destruction of the physician's certificate of pregnancy of the female for underaged marriages; to change the provisions relative to parental consent to marriage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 668-1773. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A RESOLUTION creating the Evidence Code Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1774. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 669-1774. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Clifton of the 107th: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Emanuel County to the City of Swainsboro; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the City of Swainsboro; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1775. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, Smith of the 42nd, Jessup of the 117th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 68A, relating to the rules of the road for the operation of motor vehicles, so as to make certain technical and clerical corrections; to clarify certain provisions thereof; to pro vide additional restrictions upon pedestrians' use of certain roadways; to change the speed restrictions for school buses; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1776. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide for rules and regulations relative to identification cards evidencing proof of minimum insurance coverage; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1777. By: Representatives Thomason, Harris and Johnson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the method of compensating the Sheriff of Pickens County known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to authorize the appointment of an additional deputy sheriff under certain conditions and to provide for his compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1778. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act amending, consolidating, creating, revising and super seding the several Acts incorporating the City of Blackshear in the County of Pierce and State of Georgia, so as to change the jurisdiction of the recorder's court in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 670-1778. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Marcus of the 26th, Egan of the 25th, Greer of the 43rd, McKinney of the 35th, and Glover of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for any or all matters relative to the consolidation, merger, modification or other type of governmental reorganization of the county government and one or more addi tional political subdivisions lying wholly or partially within any county of this State having a population of not less than 600,000 according to the U.S. Decen nial Census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 671-1778. By: Representative Townsend of the 24th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the State Racing Commission; to provide for the issuance of licenses to conduct horse and dog racing in Fulton County; to authorize pari-mutuel wagering in Fulton County; to provide for taxes; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1779. By: Representative Milford of the 13th: A BILL to prohibit persons licensed under Code Chapter 84-9 from having any membership, proprietary interest or co-ownership with licensees under Code Chapter 79A-4 and 79A-5; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for certain exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

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HB 1780. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Clark of the 55th, Jordan of the 58th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter and municipal government for the Town of Decatur, now City of Decatur, in the County of DeKalb, State of Georgia, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, so as to change, enlarge, and extend the corporate limits of the City of Decatur, Ga.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1781. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved Mar. 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2188), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1782. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Clark of the 55th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, and others: A BILL to require representatives of the governing authority of any county in this State which contains the smaller portion of the population of a city with a total population of 400,000 or more according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, to meet annually with representatives of the governing authority of any such city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1783. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, and Logan of the 62nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corpo ration so as to change the amount of premium that may be charged for insur ance on loans guaranteed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1784. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-13, relating to the crimes of bodily injury and related offenses, so as to provide for the crime of assault upon a law enforcement officer; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 672-1784. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Jackson County to the City of Jefferson; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the City of Jefferson; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 673-1784. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Troup County, Georgia, to the United States government; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1786. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Sams of the 90th, Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to enact the Model Family Law Act; to provide for matters relative to children and pre-adults; to provide for matters relative to marriage; to provide for matters relative to married women; to pro vide for matters relative to adoption; to provide for matters relative to the parent-child relationship; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

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

HB 1732 HB 1733 HB 1734 HB 1735 HB 1736 HB 1737 HB 1738 HB 1739 HB 1740 HB 1741 HR 662-1741 HB 1742 HB 1743 HB 1744

HR 663-1744 HB 1785 SB 69 SB 471 SB 532 SB 533 SB 536 SB 543 SB 547 SR 252 SR 282 SR 283 SR 284

Mr. Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1613 Do Pass. SR 145 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 same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 1716 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

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Mr. Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Rela tions, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
SB 206 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 415

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1014

Do Not Pass.

HR 543-1498 Do Pass.

SB 19

Do Pass, as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd 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 same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 1727 Do Pass. HB 1583 Do Pass. HB 1475 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

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 following

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Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 424 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman
Mr. 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 425 Do Pass. HB 293 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1274 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1378 Do Pass, as Amended. SB 452 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 312 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 407 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1250 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary
Mr. Miles of the 86th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways & Means 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 1033 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1656 Do Pass. SR 42 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Miles of the 86th Vice-Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, February 10, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Tuesday, February 10, 1976, and submits the following:

HB 179 HB 681 HB 738 HB 757 HB 1270 HB 1273 HB 1276 HB 1278 HB 1330 HB 1333 HB 1340 HB 1371 HB 1422 HB 1478 HB 1526 HB 1562 HB 1581 HB 1602 HB 1620 HB 1660 HB 1662

Employees' Ret. Sys., Term Life Insurance Registration Cards, Relative to Beehives; Damaged by Bears Health Care Serv., Regulate(Reconsidered) Free School Lunch Prog., False Information Alcoholism & Intoxication Comp. Treatment Perjury & Falsification, Relating to Crime Dentistry, Dentists etc., Relating to Agricultural Limestone, Reg. Dist. & Sale City/Cty., Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Juries, Number of Strikes in Selection Garnishment, Writ After Judgment & Bond Grain Dealers, Licensing & Bonding Marriage & Family Counsel, Regulate Peace Off. Stds. & Training Council; Power Net Income Tax, Conform to U.S. Rev. Code MARTA, Investments, Purposes Interest Used Dept. of Human Resources, Internal Reorg. Prof. Soil Classifying, Regulation Insurance Agents' Certificate of Authority Domestic Insurers Grounds for Conservation Ins.

HR 494-1333 University Sys., Free Tuition, 60 yrs. or over HR 527-1426 Designate, Peach Blossom Trail HR 555-1531 Medical Students, Loans & Scholarships

SR 248

Governor & Lt. Governor, Elected Jointly

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,

Is/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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:

HB 1440. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to

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abolish the office of coroner and create in lieu thereof the office of county medi cal examiner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 90,000 and not more than 140,000; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1360, By; Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to create a Board of Commissioners of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1364. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Hogansville, in Troup County, Georgia, heretofore made a body politic and corporate, by Act approved March 12, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941. p. 1505) and previous Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia, and to reincorporate said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1382. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to authorize a stenographer to be present with the grand jury while witnesses are being examined in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 15,950 and not more than 16,500; to provide for the appointment and compensation of such stenographer; and for other purposes.

HB 1407. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens Employees' Pension Plan, approved Mar. 3, 1965, as amended, so as to provide an option to certain Members of the Police and Fire Depart ments of the City of Athens with reference to an election of benefit under said Pension Plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1435. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Colquitt County, formerly known as the City Court of Colquitt County and the Civil and Crim inal Court of Colquitt County so as to change the monthly and quarterly terms of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1438. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bainbridge so as to change the penalty provisions rela tive to the violation of ordinances of the city; and for other purposes.

HB 1439. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Decatur County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to costs and fees; and for other purposes.

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

SB 426. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 87-2, relative to the elections on the issue of bonds by counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions; and for other purposes.

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1043

SB 526. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration, approved Mar. 13, 1975, so as to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide for a new method of qualifying for membership in the Advisory Council for Personnel Administration; to provide for authority and access of said Council; and for other purposes.

SB 527. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State for the
purpose of aiding in the construction and maintenance of streets and for aiding in defraying the costs of providing personnel and equipment for the control of traffic; and for other purposes.

SB 540. By: Senator Bell of the 5th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying a pistol or revolver without a license, so as to provide that the license to carry a pistol or revolver must be carried on the person; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 544. By: Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st, and Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that in certain municipalities, no person
shall be employed or appointed to any position as the head of any department of the municipal government unless such person has been a resident of the
municipality or county in which the municipality shall be located for at least twelve months; and for other purposes.

SB 435. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Gillis of the 20th, Young of the 13th, Brantley of the 56th, Carter of the 14th, and Timmons of the llth: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68-101, relative to the definition of certain words
used with respect to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehicles, so as to exclude from the definition of the terms "motor vehicle" and motorized bicycles; and for other purposes.

SB 482. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Georgia Council for the Arts and Humanities; to provide legislative findings and a declaration of policy; to pro vide for the appointment, terms, expenses, and removal of members of the
council; to provide for meetings and officers of the council; and for other pur poses.

SB 494. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend
an Act providing for the establishment of the Georgia Crime Information Center, approved April 19, 1973, so as to provide for the dissemination of cer tain criminal history record information to certain persons; to provide a fee for such disseminations; and for other purposes.

SB 500. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Feb. 3, 1949, so as to entitle Deputy Conservation Rangers employed by the Department of Natural Resources to certain payments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in the line of duty; and for other purposes.

SB 508. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Hudgins of the 15th, Broun of the 46th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to

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provide for the regulation of utility contractors; to create the State Board of Examiners of Utility Contractors; to provide a short title; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to provide for the membership of said board; to provide for terms of office of members of the board; and for other purposes.

SB 542. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts, so as to provide that each district attorney shall after July 1, 1977, be authorized to employ a secretary for each assistant district attorney, and for other purposes.

SB 545. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act" approved March 28, 1973, so as to redefine "court order for child support"; to redefine "parent"; to provide that the Dept. of Human Resources may initiate legal proceedings to establish the paternity of a child born out of wedlock for whom services under this Act are sought; and for other purposes.

SB 551. By: Senator Hamilton of the 34th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to prohibit the wearing of an official police uniform outside the jurisdiction of the police agency authorizing said uniform except on official police business or to or from the employment of the official; and for other purposes.

SB 554. By: Senator Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm or knife having a blade of three or more inches during the commission of any misdemeanor in which said firearm or knife was used; to provide for the punishment therefor; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

SB 426. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 87-2, relative to the elections on the issue of bonds by counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 435. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Gillis of the 20th, Young of the 13th, Brantley of the 56th, Carter of the 14th, and Timmons of the llth: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68-101, relative to the definition of certain words used with respect to licenses, registration and operation of motor vehicles, so as to exclude from the definition of the terms "motor vehicle" and motorized bicycles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 482. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Georgia Council for the Arts and Humanities; to provide legislative findings and a declaration of policy; to pro vide for the appointment, terms, expenses, and removal of members of the council; to provide for meetings and officers of the council; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

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SB 494. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the establishment of the Georgia .Crime Information Center, approved April 19, 1973, so as to provide for the dissemination of cer tain criminal history record information to certain persons; to provide a fee for such disseminations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 500. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved Feb. 3, 1949, so as to entitle Deputy Conservation Rangers employed by the Department of Natural Resources to certain payments for a disability due to an act of external violence or injury incurred in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 508. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Holloway of the 12th, Hudgins of the 15th, Broun of the 46th and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of utility contractors; to create the State Board of Examiners of Utility Contractors; to provide a short title; to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide definitions; to provide for the membership of said board; to provide for terms of office of members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 526. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an Advisory Council for Personnel Administration, approved Mar. 13, 1975, so as to provide for a declaration of purpose; to provide for a new method of qualifying for membership in the Advisory Council for Personnel Administration; to provide for authority and access of said Council; arid for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 527. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State for the purpose of aiding in the construction and maintenance of streets and for aiding in defraying the costs of providing personnel and equipment for the control of traffic; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 540. By: Senator Bell of the 5th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying a pistol or revolver without a license, so as to provide that the license to carry a pistol or revolver must be carried on the person; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 542. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts, so as to provide that each district attorney shall after July 1, 1977, be authorized to'employ a secretary for each assistant district attorney, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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SB 544. By: Senators McDowell of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st, and Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that in certain municipalities, no person shall be employed or appointed to any position as the head of any department of the municipal government unless such person has been a resident of the municipality or county in which the municipality shall be located for at least twelve months; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 545. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Child Support Recovery Act" approved March 28, 1973, so as to redefine "court order for child support"; to redefine "parent"; to provide that the Dept. of Human Resources may initiate legal proceedings to establish the paternity of a child born out of wedlock for whom services under this Act are sought; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 551. By: Senator Hamilton of the 34th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to prohibit the wearing of an official police uniform outside the jurisdiction of the police agency authorizing said uniform except on official police business or to or from the employment of the official; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 554. By: Senator Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm or knife having a blade of three or more inches during the commission of any misdemeanor in which said firearm or knife was used; to provide for the punishment therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

Representative Ware of the 68th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1657. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Leonard of the 3rd, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Jessup of the 117th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and trans portation insurance, as amended, so as to provide that nothing contained within said Code Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer and its insured from contracting to use a rate on a specific risk or risks, which is in excess of, or lower than, that otherwise applicable; and for other purposes.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. YBeck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed

Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evanj, W.D.
N Felton, D.

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Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H S N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

N Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, H.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, R.G. Petro,G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis faggaft, T.
N thdmason, Boyd V fhbihpsoh, A.W. V Tolbert, f. Tales, E.8.
Townsend, K.V. THplett, Tom
Tucker, B.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughri, C.tt. Y Waddle, t.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. YWafe, J.C. Y Watson, fi.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, fi. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 88, nays 16.
The motion prevailed and HB 1657 was reconsidered.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 547. By Representative Harden of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION Inviting Ms. Edith Smoak to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ms. Edith Smoak of Brunswick, Georgia, has been named Georgia's Teacher of the Year for 1976; and WHEREAS, she was selected by judges in Washington, D. C., as a finalist in the National Teacher of the Year Program; and WHEREAS, Ms. Smoak is a psychology and sociology teacher and head of the social studies department at Brunswick High School; and WHEREAS, Ms. Smoak tries to give her students both the desire and the chance to help others in the community through a volunteer program she created; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper for this outstanding Georgian to appear before the House of Representatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby extends a cordial invitation to Ms. Edith Smoak of Brunswick, Georgia, to appear before this body on February 10, 1976. 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 Ms. Edith Smoak.
Pursuant to HR 547, Ms. Edith Smoak appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the members thereof.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 612. By Representatives Waddle of the 113th, Marcus of the 26th, Pinkston of the 100th, Connell of the 87th and Watson of the 114th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to the Georgia Jaycee's Statewide program to help epileptics; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, there are 90,000 persons in Georgia who suffer from the disease of epi lepsy; and
WHEREAS, in 80% of the cases the disease can be controlled through proper treat ment, and epileptics can be self-sufficient, productive citizens of this State; and
WHEREAS, there are 18,000 epileptics in Georgia who urgently need medical treat ment, including psychological counseling for the epileptics and their families; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Jaycees are conducting a Statewide program of public awareness and fund raising for the Epilepsy Association of Georgia, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Jaycees have agreed to renovate five family-type cottages at the Warm Springs Foundation Hospital for occupancy by epileptics during their treat ment and training at Warm Springs; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the public awareness program by the Jaycees, more progress has been made in public education and acceptance of epileptics by the public than was made in the previous 200 years in Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate the Georgia Jaycees on their out standing Statewide program of public awareness and fund raising to help epileptics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mr. Bob Rushton, President of the Georgia Jaycees, to address this Body on Tuesday, February 10, 1976.
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 Mr. Bob Rushton, President of the Georgia Jaycees.

Pursuant to HR 612, Mr. Bob Rushton appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the members thereof.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 527-1426. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Smith of the 78th, Mostiler of the 71st, Carlisle of the 71st, Ham of the 80th, Bailey of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, West of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd and Tucker of the 73rd:

A RESOLUTION
Designating a portion of U. S. Highway 41 and a portion of U. S. Highway 341 as the "Peach Blossom Trail"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, U. S. Highway 41, from its intersection with Interstate Highway 75 just

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south of the Atlanta airport to its intersection with the City of Barnesville, Georgia, and U. S. Highway 341, from Barnesville, Georgia, to its intersection with the City of Perry, Georgia, run through the heart of the Georgia peach industry; and
WHEREAS, the peach industry is one of Georgia's oldest and most important indus tries; and
WHEREAS, U. S. Highways 41 and 341 are in excellent condition, and if more motor ists were aware of their close proximity to Interstate 75 and their beautiful surrounding countryside they could he utilized more effectively to offset the enormous traffic flow on Interstate 75; and
WHEREAS, it would be fitting and proper to designate these portions of U. S. High ways 41 and 341 in recognition of the major importance of the peach industry to the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that U. S. Highway 41, from its intersection with Interstate Highway 75 just south of the Atlanta airport to its intersection with the City of Barnesville, Georgia, and U. S. Highway 341, from Barnesville, Georgia, to its intersection with the City of Perry, Georgia, are hereby designated as the "Peach Blossom Trail."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Department of Transportation is hereby authorized and directed to erect appropriate signs and markers along such portions of U. S. Highways 41 and 341 designating them as the "Peach Blossom Trail."
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 the Director of the State Department of Transportation.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom

Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, U.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee.W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
YNessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall.W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

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Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Teles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.

Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 135, nays 1.

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

Representative Battle of the 124th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on HR 527-1426.

HB 1330. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to be known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1976"; to regulate the distribution and sale of agricul tural limestone and other liming materials; to provide for a short title; to pro vide for definitions; to provide for standards for certain materials; and for other purposes.
The report 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.

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 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 there with; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide for the regulation and control of persons, firms or corporations who provide certain health care services and who offer certain health care plans; to provide for necessary matters con nected therewith; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, faced with the continuation of mounting costs of health care and prob lems of shortages and poor distribution of health manpower, coupled with the State's interest in accessible health services of high quality for all the people of Georgia, the General Assembly has determined that there is a need to enable the exploration of alter native methods for the delivery of health care services, with a view toward achieving greater efficiency and economy in providing these services; and
WHEREAS, health care organizations, structured in various forms, and designed to offer comprehensive health care services to an enrolled group of people in return for a prepaid sum, are developing in many parts of the country. These organizations, when

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properly operated, emphasize methods of treatment and quality controls designed to con tain effectively costs and to organize the delivery of care so as to make it more accessible to the enrollees; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Chapter to a) eliminate legal barriers to the devel opment of prepaid comprehensive health care organizations, b) to prescribe means by which the quality of care rendered and the fiscal stability of such organizations can be appropriately monitored and c) to recognize that such organizations shall be exempt from operation of the insurance laws of this State but such requirements as are necessary and mutually agreed upon and arranged between the Office of Comptroller General and the Department of Human Resources shall be adopted to assure the protection of the enrolled public; and
WHEREAS, while it is the intent of this Chapter to provide an opportunity for devel opment of comprehensive health care organizations, there is no intention to impair the present system of delivery of health services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following Chapter:
"CHAPTER 56-36 HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
56-3601. Definitions. (1) 'Commissioner' means the Insurance Commissioner unless the contents of the Chapter otherwise require. (2) 'Basic health care services' means health care services which an enrolled popu lation might reasonably require in order to be maintained in good health, including as a minimum but not restricted to, preventive care, emergency care, inpatient hospital and physician care, and outpatient medical services. (3) 'Enrollee' means an individual who has been enrolled in a health care plan. (4) 'Evidence of coverage' means any certificate, agreement, or contract issued to an enrollee setting out the coverage to which he is entitled. (5) 'Health care plan" means any arrangement whereby any person undertakes to provide, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any part of the cost of any health care ser vices and at least part of such arrangement consists of arranging for or the provision of health care services, as distinguished from an arrangement which provides only for indemnification against the cost of such services, on a prepaid basis through insurance or otherwise. (6) 'Health care services' means any services included in the furnishing to any indi vidual of medical or dental care, or hospitalization or incident to the furnishing of such care or hospitalization, as well as the furnishing to any person of any and all other services for the purpose of preventing, alleviating, curing, or healing human illness or injury. (7) 'Health maintenance organization' means any person which undertakes to pro vide or arrange for one or more health care plans. (8) 'Person' means any natural or artificial person including but not limited to indi viduals, partnerships, associations, trusts, or corporations. (9) 'Provider' means any physician, hospital, or other person who is licensed or otherwise authorized in this State to furnish health care services. (10) 'Insurer' means every person engaged as indemnitor, surety or contractor who issues contracts of insurance. Hospital service nonprofit corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations and burial associations are included within such term.
56-3602. Establishment of Health Maintenance Organizations. (1) Notwithstanding any law of this State to the contrary, any person may apply to the Commissioner for and obtain a certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization in compliance with this Chapter. No person shall

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establish or operate a health maintenance organization in this State, nor sell or offer to sell, or solicit offers to purchase or receive advance or periodic consideration in con junction with a health maintenance organization without obtaining a certificate of authority under this Chapter. A foreign corporation may qualify under this Chapter, subject to its registration to do business in this State as a foreign corporation under the appropriate provisions of Title 22.
(2) Every health maintenance organization as of the effective date of this Chapter shall submit an application for a certificate of authority under subsection (3) within 90 days of the effective date of this Chapter. Each such applicant may continue to operate until the Commissioner acts upon the application. In the event that an applica tion is denied under Section 56-3603, the applicant shall henceforth be treated as a health maintenance organization whose certificate of authority has been revoked.
(3) Each application for a certificate of authority shall be verified by an officer or authorized representative of the applicant, shall be in a form prescribed by the Insur ance Commissioner and shall set forth or be accompanied by the following:
(a) A copy of the basic organizational document, if any, of the applicant such as the articles of incorporation, articles of association, partnership agreement, trust agreement, or other applicable documents, and all amendments thereto;
(b) A copy of the bylaws, rules and regulations, or similar document, if any, regu lating the conduct of the internal affairs of the applicant;
(c) A list of the names, addresses, and official positions of the persons who are to be responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant, including all members of the board of directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the principal officers in the case of a corporation, and the part ners or members in the case of a partnership or association;
(d) A copy of any contract made or to be made between any providers or persons listed in paragraph (c) and the applicant;
(e) A statement describing in detail the health maintenance organization, its health care plan or plans, facilities, and personnel;
(f) A copy of the form of evidence of coverage to be issued to the enrollees; (g) A copy of the form of the group contract, if any, which is to be issued to employers, unions, trustees, or other organizations; (h) Financial statements showing the applicant's assets, liabilities, and sources of financial support. If the applicant's financial affairs are audited by independent certified public accountants, a copy of the applicant's most recent regular certified financial statement shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement unless the Commis sioner directs that additional or more recent financial information is required for the proper administration of this Chapter; (i) A description of the proposed method of marketing the plan, a financial plan which includes a three-year projection of the initial operating results anticipated, and a statement as to the sources of working capital as well as any other sources of funding; (j) A power of attorney duly executed by such applicant, if not domiciled in this State, appointing the Commissioner and his successors in office, and duly authorized deputies, as the true and lawful attorney of such applicant in and for this State upon whom all lawful process in any legal action or proceeding against the health mainte nance organization on a cause of action arising in this State may be served; (k) A statement describing the geographic area or areas to be served; (1) A description of the complaint procedures to be utilized as required under Section 56-3610; (m) A description of the procedures and programs to be implemented to meet the quality of health care requirements in Section 56-3604(l)(b); (n) A description of the mechanism by which enrollees will be afforded an oppor tunity to participate in matters of policy and operation under Section 56-3605(2); (o) Such other information as the Commissioner may require. (4) (a) A health maintenance organization shall, unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, file a notice describing any modification of the operation set out in the information required by subsection (3). Such notice shall be filed with the Com-

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missioner prior to the modification. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within 60 days of filing, such modification shall be deemed approved.
(b) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations exempting from the filing requirements of paragraph (a) those items he deems unnecessary.
56-3603. Issuance of Certificate of Authority. (1) (a) Upon receipt of an application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the Commissioner shall forthwith transmit copies of such application and accompanying documents to the Commissioner of Human Resources;
(b) The Commissioner of Human Resources shall determine whether the applicant for a certificate of authority, with respect to health care services to he furnished:
(i) has demonstrated the willingness and potential ability to assure that such health care services will be provided in a manner to assure both availability and accessibility of adequate personnel and facilities and in a manner enhancing avail ability, accessibility and continuity of service;
(ii) has arrangements, established in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Resources for an ongoing quality of health care assurance program concerning health care processes and outcomes; and
(iii) has a procedure, established in accordance with regulations of the Commis sioner of Human Resources, to develop, compile, evaluate, and report statistics relating to the cost of its operations, the pattern of utilization of its services, the availability and accessibility of its services, and such other matters as may be reasonably required by the Commissioner of Human Resources.
(iv) has arrangements, established in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Human Resources, for coverage of out-of-area emergency services rendered to its enrollees. (c) Within 90 days of receipt of the application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the Commissioner of Human Resources shall certify to the Commissioner whether the proposed health maintenance organization meets the requirements of paragraph (b). If the Commissioner of Human Resources certifies that the health maintenance organization does not meet such requirements, he shall specify in what respects it is deficient. (2) The Commissioner shall issue or deny a certificate of authority to any person filing an application pursuant to Section 56-3602 within 90 days of receipt of the certifi cation from the Commissioner of Human Resources. Issuance of a certificate of author ity shall be granted upon payment of the application fee prescribed in Section 56-3621 if the Commissioner is satisfied that the following conditions are met: (a) The persons responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant are competent, trustworthy, possess good reputations and have had appropriate adminis trative experience, training or education in health care delivery systems and/or allied professions; (b) The Commissioner of Human Resources certifies, in accordance with subsec tion (1), that the health maintenance organization's proposed plan of operation meets the requirements of subsection (l)(b); (c) The health care plan constitutes an appropriate mechanism whereby the health maintenance organization will effectively provide or arrange for the provision of basic health care services on a prepaid basis, through insurance or otherwise, except to the extent of reasonable requirements for co-payments; (d) The health maintenance organization is financially responsible and may reasonably be expected to meet its obligations to enrollees and prospective enrollees. In making this determination, the Commissioner may consider:
(i) the financial soundness of the health care plan's arrangements for health care services and the schedule or charges used in connection therewith;
(ii) the adequacy of working capital; (iii) any agreement with an insurer, a government, or any other organization
for insuring the payment of the cost of health care services or the provision for automatic applicability of an alternative coverage in the event of discontinuance
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(iv) any agreement with providers for the provision of health care services; and (v) any deposit of cash or securities submitted in accordance with Section 56-3612 as a guarantee that the obligations will be duly performed; (e) The enrollees will be afforded an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation pursuant to Section 56-3605; (f) Nothing in the proposed method of operation, as shown by the information submitted pursuant to Section 56-3602 or by independent investigation, is contrary to the public interest; and (g) Any deficiencies certified by the Commissioner of Human Resources have been corrected. (3) Before any health maintenance organization changes its address, the certificate of authority shall be returned to the Commissioner who shall endorse the certificate of authority indicating the change.
56-3604. Powers of Health Maintenance Organizations. (1) The powers of a health maintenance organization include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) The purchase, lease, construction, renovation, operation, or maintenance of hospitals, medical facilities, or both, and their ancillary equipment, and such property as may reasonably be required for its principal office or for such other purposes as may be necessary in the transaction of the business of the organization;
(b) The making of loans to a medical group under contract with it in furtherance of its program or the making of loans to a corporation or corporations under its control for the purpose of acquiring or constructing medical facilities and hospitals or in fur therance of a program providing health care services to enrollees;
(c) The furnishing of health care services through providers which are under con tract with or employed by the health maintenance organization;
(d) The contracting with any person for the performance on its behalf of certain functions such as marketing and enrollment;
(e) The contracting with an insurer licensed in this State for the provision of insurance, indemnity, or reimbursement against the cost of health care services pro vided by the health maintenance organization in accordance with Section 56-3615;
(f) The offering, in addition to basic health care services, of: (i) additional health care services; (ii) indemnity benefits covering out-of-area or emergency services; and (iii) indemnity benefits, in addition to those relating to out-of-area and emer
gency services, provided through insurers. (2) (a) A health maintenance organization shall file notice, with adequate support ing information, with the Commissioner prior to the exercise of any power granted in subsections (l)(a) or (b). The Commissioner shall disapprove such exercise of power if in his opinion it would substantially and adversely affect the financial soundness of the health maintenance organization and endanger its ability to meet its obli gations. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within 90 days of the filing, it shall be deemed approved.
(b) The Commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations exempting from the filing requirement of paragraph (a) those activities having a de minimis effect.
56-3605. Governing Body. (1) The governing body of any health maintenance organization may include providers, other individuals, or both. (2) Such governing body shall establish a mechanism to afford the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation through the establishment of advisory panels, by the use of advisory referenda on major policy decisions, or through the use of other mechanisms.
56-3606. Fiduciary Responsibilities. Any director, officer or partner of a health
maintenance organization who receives, collects, disburses, or invests funds in connec tion with the activities of such organization shall be responsible for such funds in a fiduciary relationship to the health maintenance organization.

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56-3607. Evidence of Coverage and Charges for Health Care Services. (1) (a) Every enrollee residing in this State is entitled to evidence of coverage under a health care plan. If the enrollee obtains coverage under a health care plan through an insurance policy or a contract issued by a hospital or medical service corporation, whether by option or otherwise, the insurer shall issue the evidence of coverage. Otherwise, the health maintenance organization shall issue the evidence of coverage.
(b) No evidence of coverage, or amendment thereto, shall be issued or delivered to any person in this State until a copy of the form of the evidence of coverage, or amendment thereto, has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner.
(c) An evidence of coverage shall contain: (i) no provisions or statements which are unjust, unfair, inequitable, mislead
ing, deceptive, which encourage misrepresentation, or which are untrue, misleading or deceptive as defined in Section 56-3613(1); and
(ii) a clear and complete statement, if a contract, or a reasonably complete summary, if a certificate, of:
(A) the health care services and the insurance or other benefits, if any, to which the enrollee is entitled under the health care plan;
(B) any limitations on the services, kind of services, benefits, or kind of bene fits, to be provided, including any deductible or co-payment feature;
(C) where and in what manner information is available as to how services may be obtained; and
(D) the total amount of payment for health care services and the indemnity or service benefits, if any, which the enrollee is obligated to pay with respect to individual contracts, or an indication whether the plan is contributory or noncontributory with respect to group certificates;
(E) a clear and understandable description of the health maintenance orga nization's method for resolving enrollee complaints. Any subsequent change may be evidenced in a seperate document issued to the enrollee. (d) A copy of the form of the evidence of coverage to be used in this State, and any amendment thereto, shall be subject to the filing and approval requirements of paragraph (b) unless it is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner under the laws governing health insurance in which event the filing and approval provisions of such laws shall apply. To the extent, however, that such provisions do not apply to the requirements in paragraph (c), the requirements in paragraph (c) shall be applicable. (2) (a) No schedule of charges for enrollee coverage for health care services, or amendment thereto, may be used in conjunction with any health care plan until a copy of such schedule, or amendment thereto, has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner. (b) Such charges may be established in accordance with actuarial principles for various categories of enrollees, provided that charges applicable to an enrollee shall not be individually determined based on the status of his health. However, the charges shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. A certification by a qualified actuary to the appropriateness of the charges, based on reasonable assumptions, shall accompany the filing along with adequate supporting information. (3) The Commissioner shall, within a reasonable period, approve any form if the requirements of subsection (1) are met and any schedule of charges if the requirements of subsection (2) are met. It shall be unlawful to issue such form or to use such schedule or charges until approved. If the Commissioner disapproves such filing, he shall notify the filer. In the notice, the Commissioner shall specify the reasons for his disapproval. At the expiration of 90 days the form or schedule of changes so filed shall be deemed approved unless prior thereto such schedule has been approved or disapproved by the Commissioner. (4) The Commissioner may require the submission of whatever relevant information
he deems necessary in determining whether to approve or disapprove a filing made
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56-3608. Annual Report. (1) Every health maintenance organization shall annually, on or before the first day of March, file with the Commissioner, on forms to be designated by him, and certi fied by at least two principal officers of said health maintenance organization, an annual statement as of December 31st of the preceeding year and a copy of said report shall also be delivered to the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) Such report shall be on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and shall include:
(a) A financial statement of the organization, including its balance sheet and receipts and disbursements for the preceding year certified by an independent public accountant;
(b) Any material changes in the information submitted pursuant to Section 56-3602(3);
(c) The number of persons enrolled during the year, the number of enrollees as of the end of the year and the number of enrollments terminated during the year;
(d) A summary of information compiled pursuant to Section 56-3603(l)(b)(iii) in such form as required by the Commissioner of Human Resources; and
(e) Such other information relating to the performance of the health maintenance organization as is necessary to enable the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources to carry out his duties under this Chapter.
56-3609. Information to Enrollees. Every health maintenance organization shall annually provide to its enrollees:
(1) The most recent annual statement of financial condition including a balance sheet and summary of receipts and disbursements;
(2) A description of the organizational structure and operation of the health care plan and a summary of any material changes since the issuance of the last report;
(3) A description of services and information as to where and how to secure them; and
(4) A clear and understandable description of the health maintenance organization's method for resolving enrollee complaints.
56-3610. Complaint System. (1) (a) Every health maintenance organization shall establish and maintain a complaint system which has been approved by the Commissioner after consultation with the Commissioner of Human Resources to provide reasonable procedures for the resolution of written complaints initiated by enrollees concerning health care ser vices.
(b) Each health maintenance organization shall submit to the Commissioner and the Commissioner of Human Resources an annual report in a form prescribed by the Commissioner after consultation with the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) The health maintenance organization shall maintain records of written com plaints concerning health care services for five years from the time such complaints are filed and shall submit to the Commissioner a summary report at such times and in such format as the Commissioner may require. (3) The Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources may examine such complaint system at any time.
56-3611. Investments. With the exception of investments made in accordance with Section 56-3604(l)(a) and (b) and Section 56-3604(2), the investable funds of a health maintenance organization shall be invested only in securities or other investments permitted by the laws of this State for the investment of assets constituting the legal reserves of life insurance companies or such other securities or investments as the Commissioner may permit.
56-3612. Protection Against Insolvency. (1) The health maintenance organization shall be responsible for the assumption of full financial risk of providing basic health services to its members, except that the health maintenance organization may reinsure its risks with solvent reinsurers who

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qualify to transact reinsurance in this State under the provisions of Section 56-413 and may enter into reinsurance treaties or agreements with such reinsurers in order to obtain reinsurance for: (a) the cost of providing basic health services which exceeds in the aggregate $5,000 per member per year; (b) the cost of providing basic health services to members when they are outside the health maintenance organization's ser vice area; and (c) not more than ninety (90) percent of the amount of which the health maintenance organization's costs for any fiscal year exceed 115 percent of its income for that fiscal year; provided that all such reinsurance treaties and agreements entered into by such health maintenance organizations shall under the provisions of this Section also be required to meet the same standards as would be required by this Title for reinsurance treaties or agreements made by a property and casualty insurer as a ceding insurer.
(2) Each health maintenance organization shall deposit with the Commissioner cash or securities acceptable to the Commissioner in the amount of $100,000.00; provided that the Commissioner shall also have the authority to require such additional amounts of deposits as he may deem necessary to protect the enrollees of the health maintenance organization. Such deposits shall be administered by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of Code Chapter 56-11. The Commissioner shall also have the authority to waive, modify, or authorize accumulation and incremental adjustments of such deposits as he deems necessary to protect the enrollees of the health maintenance organization.
56-3613. Prohibited Practices. (1) No health maintenance organization, or representative thereof, may cause or knowingly permit the use of advertising which is untrue or misleading, solicitation which is untrue or misleading, or any form of evidence of coverage which is deceptive. For purposes of this Chapter:
(a) A statement or item of information shall be deemed to be untrue if it does not conform to fact in any respect which is or may be significant to an enrollee of, or person considering enrollment in, a health care plan;
(b) A statement or item of information shall be deemed to be misleading, whether or not it may be literally untrue, if, in the total context in which such statement is made or such item of information is communicated, such statement or item of information may be reasonably understood by a reasonable person, not possessing special knowledge regarding health care coverage, as indicating any benefit or advan tage or the absence of any exclusion, limitation, or disadvantage of possible signifi cance to an enrollee of, or person considering enrollment in, a health care plan, if such benefit or advantage or absence of limitation, exclusion or disadvantage does not in fact exist;
(c) An evidence of coverage shall be deemed to be deceptive if the evidence of coverage taken as a whole, and with consideration given to typography and format, as well as language, shall be such as to cause a reasonable person, not possessing special knowledge regarding health care plans and evidences of coverage therefor, to expect benefits, services, charges, or other advantages which the evidence of cover age does not provide or which the health care plan issuing such evidence of coverage does not regularly make available for enrollees covered under such evidence of cover age. (2) The provisions of Chapter 56-7 of the Georgia Insurance Code applicable to 'insurers' shall apply to health maintenance organizations in this Chapter and for the purpose of determining whether a violation of Chapter 56-7 has occurred, an 'enrollee' as defined in this Chapter shall be deemed to be an 'insured' or a 'policyholder' as used in Chapter 56-7, whichever is applicable. (3) An enrollee may not be cancelled or nonrenewed except for the failure to pay the charge for such coverage, or for such other reasons as may be promulgated by the Commissioner. (4) No health maintenance organization, unless licensed as an insurer, may use in its name, contracts, or literature any of the words 'insurance,' 'casualty,' 'surety,' 'mutual,' or any other words descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business or deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation doing business in this State.

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56-3614. Regulation of Agents. The Commissioner may, after notice and hearing, promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary to provide for the licensing of agents. An agent means a person directly or indirectly associated with a health care plan who engages in solicitation or enrollment.
56-3615. Powers of Insurers. (1) Notwithstanding any other law which may he inconsistent herewith, an insurer, hospital service, or medical service nonprofit corporation licensed in this State may either directly or through a subsidiary or affiliate organize and operate a health maintenance organization. The business of insurance is deemed to include the providing of health care by a health maintenance organization owned or operated by an insurer or a subsidiary thereof. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of Title 56, an insurer may contract with a health maintenance organization to provide insurance or similar protection against the cost of care provided through health maintenance organizations and to provide coverage in the event of the failure of the health maintenance organization to meet its obligations. The enrollees of a health maintenance organization constitute a permis sible group under this Title. Among other things, under such contracts, the insurer may make benefit payments to health maintenance organizations for health care ser vices rendered by providers pursuant to the health care plan.
56-3616. Examinations. (1) Whenever the Commissioner shall deem it expedient, but not less than once every 3 years, he or his designee shall visit and examine the transactions, accounts, records, documents and financial affairs of any health maintenance organization and providers with whom such organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrange ments pursuant to its health care plan. (2) Whenever the Commissioner of Human Resources shall deem it expedient, but not less than once every five years, he or his designee shall visit and examine all mat ters relating to the quality of health care services of any health maintenance organiza tion and providers with whom such organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrangements pursuant to its health care plan as often as he deems it necessary for the protection of the interests of the people of this State. (3) Every health maintenance organization, its officers, employees, representatives and providers shall produce and make freely accessible to the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources the accounts, records, documents and files in its possession or control relating to the subject of the examination. Such officers, employees, representatives and providers shall facilitate such examination and aid the examiners as far as it is in their power in making the examination. (4) The Commissioner or his designee 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 witness. (5) 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 (6) hereof, shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding brought by the Commis sioner against HMO examined or any officer or agent of HMO and shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. (6) The Commissioner shall furnish a copy of the proposed report to the HMO exam ined not less than twenty (20) days prior to filing the report. If such HMO so requests in writing within such twenty-day (20) day period, or such longer period as the Commis sioner 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 therein as the Commissioner may deem proper. (7) The Commissioner may withhold from public inspection the report of any exami nation or investigation for so long as he deems it to be in the public interest or neces sary to protect the HMO examined from unwarranted injury. (8) 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.

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(9) The HMO so examined shall pay, at the direction of the Commissioner, all the actual travel and living expenses of such examination. When the examination is made by an examiner who is not a regular employee of the Department, the HMO examined shall pay the proper charges for the services of the examiner and his assistants in an amount approved by the Commissioner. A consolidated account for the examination shall be filed by the examiner with the Commissioner. No HMO or other entity shall pay and no examiner shall accept any additional emolument on account of any exami nation. 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 HMO examined to the Commissioner, and such payment shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.
56-3617. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Authority. (1) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke any certificate of authority issued to a health maintenance organization under this Chapter if he finds that any of the following conditions exist:
(a) The health maintenance organization is operating significantly in contraven tion of its basic organizational document, its health care plan, or in a manner con trary to that described in and reasonably inferred from any other information submit ted under Section 56-3602, unless amendments to such submissions have been filed with and approved by the Commissioner;
(b) The health maintenance organization issues evidence of coverage or uses a schedule of charges for health care services which do not comply with the require ments of Section 56-3607;
(c) The health care plan does not provide or arrange for basic health care services; (d) The Commissioner of Human Resources certifies to the Commissioner that:
(i) the health maintenance organization does not meet the requirements of Section 56-3603(l)(b); or
(ii) the health maintenance organization is unable to fulfill its obligations to furnish health care services as required under its health care plan. (e) The health maintenance organization is no longer financially responsible and may reasonably be expected to be unable to meets its obligations to enrollees or pros pective enrollees; (f) The health maintenance organization has failed to implement a mechanism affording the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and oper ation under Section 56-3605; (g) The health maintenance organization has failed to implement the complaint system required by Section 56-3610 in a manner to reasonably resolve valid com plaints; (h) The health maintenance organization, or any person on its behalf, has adver tised or merchandised its services in an untrue, misrepresentative, misleading, decep tive, or unfair manner; (i) The continued operation of the health maintenance organization would be hazardous to its enrollees; (j) The health maintenance organization has violated any provision of this Chapter or the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner or of the Rules and Regu lations of the Commissioner of Human Resources. (2) The Commissioner may without advance notice or a hearing thereon, suspend immediately the Certificate of Authority of any health maintenance organization as to which proceedings for receivership, conservatorship, rehabilitation or other delin quency proceedings have been commenced in any State. (3) When the certificate of authority of a health maintenance organization is sus pended, the health maintenance organization shall not, during the period of such sus pension, enroll any additional enrollees except newborn children or other newly acquired dependents of existing enrollees, and shall not engage in any advertising or solicitation whatsoever. (4) When the certificate of authority of a health maintenance organization is
revoked, such organization shall proceed, immediately following the effective date of

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the order of revocation, to wind up its affairs, and shall conduct no further business except as may be essential to the orderly conclusion of the affairs of such organization. It shall engage in no further advertising or solicitation whatsoever. The Commissioner may, by written order, permit such further operation of the organization as he may find to be in the best interest of enrollees, to the end that enrollees will be afforded the greatest practical opportunity to obtain continuing health care coverage.
56-3618. Rehabilitation, Liquidation, or Conservation of Health Maintenance Orga nization. Any rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of a health maintenance orga nization shall be deemed to be the rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of an insurance company and shall be conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner pursuant to the law governing the rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of insur ance companies. The Commissioner may apply for an order directing him to rehabili tate, liquidate, or conserve a health maintenance organization upon any one or more grounds set forth in Code Chapter 56-14, relating to the rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation of insurers, or when in his opinion the continued operation of the health maintenance organization would be hazardous either to the enrollees or to the people of this State.
56-3619. Regulations. The Commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations neces sary for the implementation of this Chapter with respect to all matters of organization, control of the matters relating to business, agents, examinations, and all other Sections not exempted by this Section.
The Commissioner of Human Resources shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to establish and control the standards of health care which a health maintenance orga nization shall maintain.
56-3620. Hearings, Judicial Review. (1) Except as otherwise provided 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. (2) The Commissioner of Human Resources, or his designated representative, shall be in attendance at the hearing and shall participate in the proceedings. The recom mendation and findings of the Commissioner of Human Resources with respect to mat ters relating to the quality of health care services provided in connection with any deci sion regarding denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate of authority, shall be conclusive and binding upon the Commissioner. After such hearing, or upon the failure of the health maintenance organization to appear at such hearing, the Commissioner shall take action as is deemed advisable on written findings which shall be mailed to the health maintenance organization with a copy thereof to the Commissioner of Human Resources. The action of the Commissioner and the recommendation and find ings of the Commissioner of Human Resources shall be subject to review by the superior court having jurisdiction. The court may, in disposing of the issue before it, modify, affirm, or reverse the order of the Commissioner in whole or in part. (3) The provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338) of this State shall apply to proceedings under this Section to the extent they are not in conflict with subsections (1) and (2).
56-3621. Fees. Every health maintenance organization subject to this Chapter shall pay to the Commissioner for the use of the State on or before March 1st of each year a fee in the amount of $300.00 for the renewal of its Certificate of Authority.
56-3622. Penalties and Enforcement. (1) The Commissioner may, in lieu of suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority for any of the causes enumerated in this Section, after hearing, as provided under this Chapter, place the health maintenance organization on probation for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, or may fine such health maintenance organization

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not more than $1,000.00 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 health maintenance organization. The amount of any such penalty shall be paid by the health maintenance organization to the Commissioner for 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 provisions of this Section shall be subject to such review as may be provided in Chapter 56-2 of the Georgia Insurance Code.
(2) (a) If the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources shall for any reason have cause to believe that any violation of this Chapter has occurred or is threatened, the Commissioner or Commissioner of Human Resources may give notice to the health maintenance organization and to the representatives, or other persons who appear to be involved in such suspected violation, to arrange a confer ence with the alleged violators or their authorized representatives for the purpose of attempting to ascertain the facts relating to such suspected violation, and, in the event it appears that any violation has occurred or is threatened, to arrive at an adequate and effective means of correcting or preventing such violation. (b) Proceedings under this subsection shall not be governed by any formal proce
dural requirements, and may be conducted in such manner as the Commissioner or the Commissioner of Human Resources may deem appropriate under the circum stances. (3) (a) The Commissioner may issue an order directing a health maintenance orga nization or a representative of a health maintenance organization to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice in violation of the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Within 5 days after service of the order of cease and desist, the respondent may request a hearing on the question of whether acts or practices in violation of this Chapter have occurred. Such hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), and judicial review shall be available as provided therein. (4) In the case of any violation of the provision of this Chapter, if the Commissioner elects not to issue a cease and desist order, or in the event of noncompliance with a cease and desist order issued pursuant to subsection (4), the Commissioner may insti tute a proceeding to obtain injunctive relief, or seeking other appropriate relief, in the superior court having jurisdiction of the parties. (5) In addition to any other liability or punishment prescribed, any person who vio lates this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
56-3623. Statutory Construction and Relationship to Other Laws. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, other provisions of Title 56 shall not be applicable to any health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority under this Chapter. This provision shall not apply to an insurer licensed and regulated pursuant to Title 56 except with respect to its health maintenance organiza tion activities authorized and regulated pursuant to this Chapter. (2) Solicitation of enrollees by a health maintenance organization granted a certif icate of authority, or its representatives, shall not be construed to violate any provision of law relating to solicitation or advertising by health professionals. (3) Any health maintenance organization authorized under this Chapter shall not be deemed to be practicing medicine and shall be exempt from the provision of Code Chapter 84-9, relating to the practice of medicine.
56-3624. Filings and Reports as Public Documents. All applications, filings and reports required under this Chapter shall be treated as public documents.
56-3625. Confidentiality of Medical Information. Any data or information pertain ing to the diagnosis, treatment, or health of any enrollee or applicant obtained from such person or from any provider by any health maintenance organization shall be held in confidence and shall not be disclosed to any person except to the extent that it may

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be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter; or upon the express consent of the enrollee or applicant; or pursuant to statute or court order for the production of evidence or the discovery thereof or in the event of claim or litigation between such person and the health maintenance organization wherein such data or information is pertinent. A health maintenance organization shall be entitled to claim any statutory privileges against such disclosure which the provider who furnished such information to the health maintenance organization is entitled to claim.
56-3626. Commissioner of Human Resources' Authority to Contract. The Commisioner of Human Resources, in carrying out his obligations under Sections 56-3603(1)00, 56-3616(2), and 56-3617(1), may contract with qualified persons to make recommendations concerning the determinations required to be made by him. Such recommendations may be accepted in full or in part by the Commissioner of Human Resources.
56-3627. Payroll Deductions for State Employees. (1) (a) A State employee eligible for coverage under the State Employees Health Insurance Plan may become an enrollee in any health care organization provided for in this Chapter. He may authorize the head of the department, agency or insti tution where he is employed to make a payroll deduction for his portion of the required enrollee payment. The State government shall contribute the same amount toward his cost of coverage as is contributed toward the cost of coverage of other employees by the State Employees Health Insurance Plan Act.
(b) The State department, agency or institution where the employee is employed shall transmit the employee deductions to the Merit System Director who, as custo dian of the State Employees Health Insurance Fund, shall transmit the employee and employer contribution to the health care organization provided for in this Chapter.
(c) All persons who become State employees and who are eligible for coverage under the State Employees Health Insurance Plan who become enrollees in any health care organization provided for in this Chapter shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 15 of the Act providing for a State employee health insur ance plan, approved March 16,1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 147). (2) Employees of Political Subdivisions. The employees of any political subdivision of this State may become enrollees in any health care organization provided for by this Chapter. Each political subdivision is hereby authorized to pay all or any portion of required enrollee payments, and the expenditure of such funds is hereby declared to be for a public purpose. Each political subdivision is hereby authorized to provide by appropriate resolution or ordinance for payroll deduction and other requirements in connection with the employees of any such political subdivision becoming enrollees of a health care organization. (3) Payments for Enrollee by Others. Each health care organization authorized under this Chapter may accept from governmental agencies, or from private agencies, corporations, associations, groups, or individuals, payments covering all or part of the cost of contracts entered into between such health care organization and its enrollees.
56-3628. Taxes. The same fees and taxes provided for in Chapter 56-13 applicable to life insurers shall apply to and shall be imposed upon each health maintenance orga nization provided for in this Chapter and such organizations shall also be entitled to the same tax deductions, reductions, abatements, and credits that life insurers are entitled to receive."
Section 2. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudica tion shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsec tion, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or 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.

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Section 3. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective July 1,1977.
Section 4. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 757 by adding a new section known as 56-3629 to read as follows: "No union, trade organization, nor any other association shall force either by pay roll deduction, or other means its member to join a health maintenance organiza tion.".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Tolbert of the 56th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 757 by adding a new Section 3 as follows: "No person, firm or organization established under this act shall be eligible to accept grants of public funds or appropriations of public funds."; and by renumber ing the remaining sections accordingly.

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

Y Adams, G.D., Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. NBeck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. NChilders, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. NRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, B.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 54, nays 81. The amendment was lost.

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The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A. D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, 3. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob
Harden, E. A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, U.S.
Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.H.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, H.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 45.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment or substitute thereto:
HB 1360. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to create a Board of Commissioners of Chattooga County; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate Committee on County and Urban Affairs offers to amend HB 1360 as follows: By striking from line 18 on page 4 the following: "either by hired labor or by contract, whichever is",

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "in the manner".

Representative Crawford of the 5th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1360.

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 1360 was agreed to.

HB 1440. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to abolish the office of coroner and create in lieu thereof the office of county medi cal examiner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 90,000 and not more than 140,000; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To fix the compensation of the coroner in all counties of this State having a popu lation of not less than 90,000 and not more than 140,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for a monthly allowance for the coroner; to authorize the coroner to appoint a deputy coroner; to provide for the compensation of the deputy coroner; 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. In all counties of this State having a population of not less than 90,000 and not more than 140,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the coroner shall receive a salary of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from county funds. In addi tion, the coroner in such counties shall receive an expense allowance of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200.00) per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from county funds. The coroner in such counties shall have the power and authority to appoint a deputy coroner who shall serve only in the absence of the coroner. The deputy coroner in such counties shall receive twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per diem for services performed in the absence of the coroner. The coroner and the deputy coroner in such counties are hereby authorized and directed to cooperate and consult with the Director of the State Crime Laboratory or any examiner employed by him and paid by the State when perform ing postmortem examinations and autopsies.
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 Lee of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1440.

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 1440 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:

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HB 1276. By: Representative Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-24, relating to the crimes of perjury and other falsifications; 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell.J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Horton of the 43rd moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Industry:
SB 414. By: Senator Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 93-211, relating to the domicile of the Public Service Commission and the venue of suits or proceedings brough against the Commission, so as to provide that Fulton County shall not be the venue of certain suits brought against the Commission.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Horton of the 43rd moved that the following Bill of the House be

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withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary:
HB 1688. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Carlisle of the 71st, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, Clark of the 55th, Evans of the 99th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" approved Apr. 10, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 376), so as to declare cer tain practices unlawful; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, eshahlished by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1562. By: Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Section 92-3108 of the Code of Georgia, 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 United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on January 1, 1976; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell. B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis W
YDean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNix.K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Rosa, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles.E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R, Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 1.

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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 Bill of the Senate:

SB 487. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Barker of the 18th, Hamilton of the 34th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved Mar. 19, 1943, so as to change the provisions permitting certain teachers an option of remaining a member or becoming a member of a local retirement fund; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, P.M.

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The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 678. By Representatives Edwards of the 20th, Cole of the 6th and Connell of the 87:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Lewis Cenker; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Lewis Cenker was the first Georgian ever elected to serve as President of the National Association of Homebuilders; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the National Association of Homebuilders is over 75,000 and the Association is one of the largest and most effective organizations in the United States; and
WHEREAS, throughout his lifetime, Lewis Cenker devoted his time and talents to making Georgia a better place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Cenker was extremely active in the civic, political and religious affairs of his community, State and nation; and
WHEREAS, his untimely passing in December, 1975, has robbed our State, nation and the homebuilding industry of one of their most conscientious and dedicated leaders; and
WHEREAS, his wise counsel and outstanding leadership will be sorely missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby express their heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of Lewis Cenker.
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. Becky Cenker, widow of the late Lewis Cenker, and their two daughters.
HR 679. By Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Walker of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Cleve Harp; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Cleve Harp has been named Man of the Year in Conservation in Macon County for 1975; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harp received the award at the Ocmulgee River Soil and Water Conservation District's annual Man of the Year Program held in Perry, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the program is sponsored and conducted each year by the banks of the district and the Ocmulgee River District Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the award is made to one farmer from each of the nine counties of the district who has attained a high standard of excellence in the establishment of soil and water conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harp farms approximately 1,400 acres with peanuts, corn, cotton and soybeans, 300 acres with peaches and 300 acres with truck crops; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Harp maintains a sophisticated water supply and irrigation system on his farm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harp is also very active in the religious, civic and economic life of his community and has held many important offices at the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Cleve Harp on being named Man of the Year in Conservation in Macon County for 1975.
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 Mr. Cleve Harp.

HR 680. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the family of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryant, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Joseph Bryant, Jr., family of Cochran has recently been named "The 1975 Farm Family of the Year", in competition with farm families of Bleckley, Dodge and Pulaski counties; and
WHEREAS, this recognition of this distinguished family by the Farmers Home Administration is a high and distinct honor recognizing the outstanding accomplishments and achievements of this splendid farm family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its congratulations and commendations to the Joseph Bryant, Jr., family, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryant, Jr., and their children, Peter, Mark, Timothy and Teresa Dawn.
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 the Joseph Bryant, Jr., family.

HR 681. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Coach L. J. "Stan" Lomax; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Coach L. J. "Stan" Lomax, Head Football Coach at Fort Valley State College, was recently named "Coach of the Year" in the SIAC; and
WHEREAS, he led the Fort Valley State Wildcats to the Division III NCAA Playoffs in Ithaca, New York; and
WHEREAS, Coach Lomax also received the "Coach of the Year" award from the 100% Wrong Club in Atlanta which is composed of men concerned with values of athletics at all levels; and
WHEREAS, Coach Lomax's teams are known for their outstanding play, excellent conditioning and good sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his duties as head football coach, Coach Lomax serves as Assistant to the President of Fort Valley State; and
WHEREAS, he is extremely active in the religious, civic and economic life of his community and has held many important offices at the local level.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Coach L. J. "Stan" Lomax on being named "Coach of the Year" in the SIAC and also "Coach of the Year" by the 100% Wrong Club of Atlanta.
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 Coach L. J. "Stan" Lomax.

HR 682. By Representatives Wheeler of the 152nd, Hudson of the 137th, Stone of the 138th, Leggett of the 153rd, Harden of the 154th and Foster of the 152nd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Harvey W. Johnson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Harvey W. Johnson has served as County Agent in Bacon County for almost 25 years and now holds the title of County Extension Chairman; and
WHEREAS, he has provided dedicated leadership as President of the Georgia Associ ation of County Agricultural Agents; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was born on August 28, 1921, in Johnson County, Georgia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harvey Johnson; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1942 and from the University of Georgia in 1947; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, he served as an instructor at a gunnery school in Utah for 32 months and later flew 20 missions in Italy; and
WHEREAS, he has provided outstanding agricultural services to the people of Bacon County and the State and has been honored many times for his efforts in helping to build a better community and State; and
WHEREAS, he has been prominent in the religious, civic and public affairs of his community and has held numerous positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents in 1967, was named Man of the Year by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia in 1970, and was recognized as the County Extension Agent of the Purebred Cattleman of the Year for 1976.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby extend its sincerest and lasting appreciation to Mr. Harvey W. Johnson for the outstanding services he has rendered to the citizens of Georgia, espe cially the contributions he has made as President of the Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents.
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 Mr. Harvey W. Johnson.

HR 683. By Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION Commending the Honorable Chaudoin Callaway, Jr.; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Honorable Chaudoin Callaway, Jr., has recently completed 35 years

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of distinguished service as a member of the Board of Education of Chickamauga Public Schools, having served as chairman of the board since March 25, 1957; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Callaway has been nationally recognized for his work with the National Association of Credit Management; for his service as a charter member of the Credit Research Foundation; as vice chairman of the board of trustees of John L. Hutcheson Memorial Hospital; as vice president and director of the Bank of Chickamauga; as a member and past president of the Financial Executives Institute; as a director of the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association; and as a director and past president of the Georgia-Alabama Textile Traffic Association, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Callaway's devotion, ability and hard work in insuring a quality education for the young people of Chickamauga have made him a man whose influence will be felt for many years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend the Honorable Chaudoin Callaway, Jr., for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Chickamauga and the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Honorable Chaudoin Callaway, Jr.

HR 684. By Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending and honoring the Music Therapy Department of Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, Georgia, and its director, Ms. Saralyn Latham; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Music Therapy Department has served Central State Hospital for some twenty years; and
WHEREAS, the department through its twenty-nine music therapists serves all divi sions of the Central State Hospital campus, including Adult Psychiatric, Physical Health, Children and Adolescents, and the Mental Retardation Units; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts and leadership of its director, Ms. Saralyn Latham, the department has helped rehabilitate the many residents of Central State Hospital; and
WHEREAS, the department's activities have been an outstanding contribution in the treatment of the mentally ill in this State; and
WHEREAS, the department appeared at the State Capitol on January 22, 1976, and performed and entertained to the pleasure of all those in attendance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate the Music Therapy Department of Central State Hospital and its director, Ms. Saralyn Latham, for outstanding achievements in the betterment of mankind.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Ms. Saralyn Latham, Director of the Music Therapy Department of Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, Georgia, and to the Department of Human Resources, Mental Health Divi-

HR 685. By Representative Culpepper of the 98:

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A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. J. D. Holland; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. J. D. Holland has been named Man of the Year in Conservation in Peach County for 1975; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holland received the award at the Ocmulgee River Soil and Water Conservation District's annual Man of the Year banquet held in Perry, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the program is sponsored and conducted each year by the banks of the district and the Ocmulgee River District Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the award is made to one farmer from each of the nine counties of the district who has attained a high standard of excellence in the establishment of soil and water conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holland farms approximately 175 acres in peanuts, cotton and soybeans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holland maintains a sophisticated water supply and irrigation system on his farm and uses a good fertilization program and good crop rotation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holland is also very active in the religious, civic and economic life of his community and has held many important offices at the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. J. D. Holland on being named Man of the Year in Conservation in Peach County for 1975.
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 Mr. J. D. Holland.

HR 686. By Representatives Toles of the 16th, Adams of the 14th and Childers of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Carolyn H. Brackett; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Carolyn H. Brackett of Rome, Georgia, is an outstanding leader in the Democratic Party of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Brackett has been active in the Democratic Party for years, and her fellow democrats have recognized her great ability and dedication by naming her to many positions of honor and trust including membership in the State Democratic Executive Committee, Delegate and Chairperson of the 7th District Caucus at the 1975 Macon Convention and many other offices; and
WHEREAS, she was recently elected President of the Floyd County Democratic Asso ciation for 1976; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her keen interest in political affairs, Mrs. Brackett is also very active in the religious and civic affairs of her community; and
WHEREAS, her outstanding character matched with equal ability and dedication has contributed greatly to the Democratic Party and to the people of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend Mrs. Carolyn H. Brackett for her many years of outstanding service to her State, her community and to the Democratic Party 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 appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Carolyn H. Brackett.

HR 687. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. V. E. Rackley and sons, Vassar and Tommy; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. V. E. Rackley and sons, Vassar and Tommy, have been named Men of the Year in Conservation in Crawford County for 1975; and
WHEREAS, the awards were presented at the Ocmulgee River Soil and Water Conservation District's annual Man of the Year Program held in Perry, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the program is sponsored and conducted each year by the banks of the district and the Ocmulgee River District Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the award is made to one farmer from each of the nine counties of the district who has attained a high standard of excellence in the establishment of soil and water conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, the Rackleys own 690 acres and lease another 300 acres, and their crops include corn, small grains, soybeans, peaches, apples and pecans; and
WHEREAS, they maintain a sophisticated water supply and irrigation system on their farm; and
WHEREAS, the Rackleys are also very active in the religious, civic and economic life of their community and have held numerous important offices at the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Dr. V. E. Rackley and sons, Vassar and Tommy, on being named Men of the Year in Conservation in Crawford County for 1975.
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 Dr. V. E. Rackley, Mr. Vassar Rackley and Mr. Tommy Rackley.

HR 688. By Representative Culpepper of the 98th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Matthew Jackson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Matthew Jackson has compiled an outstanding record as a member of the Peach County High School Trojans Football Team; and
WHEREAS, this very talented athlete was leading his team in rushing and scoring before being sidelined with an injury during the 1975 season; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson is an excellent student and is one of the most highly soughtafter football prospects in the State; and
WHEREAS, his outstanding accomplishments can only be attributed to his talent, drive, physical conditioning and dedication; and
WHEREAS, he is one of the most popular students and is active in the affairs of his school and community.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Matthew Jackson on his out standing accomplishments as a member of the Peach County High School Football Team and hereby wishes him 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. Matthew Jackson.
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HR 689. By Representative McKinney of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Ms. Essie Grissett; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for many years, Ms. Essie Grissett has been one of the outstanding citi zens of the far northwest area of the City of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, she is very active in the civic, social and religious affairs of her com munity; and
WHEREAS, her faith, courage, dedicated work and endurance to overcome obstacles have been an inspiration to people not only in her community, but throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Grissett served the people of her community 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 commend Ms. Essie Grissett on her many out standing 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Ms. Essie Grissett.

HR 690. By Representative Jessup of the 117th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending J. Willett Reeves; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, J. Willett Reeves, a life-long resident of the City of Cochran and Bleckley County, Georgia, has for more than half a century given generously of his time, talent, and resources through the years to assist all persons in sickness and in need; and
WHEREAS, he has been active in the City of Cochran as a grocer, bank director, and civic leader; and
WHEREAS, he is an active participant and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Cochran, where he has served on the Board of Stewards for many years; and
WHEREAS, he has been active in the charitable and humanitarian affairs of his community and has served actively in Cochran Lodge No. 217 Free and Accepted Masons for many years as a faithful member and as its Master in order to promote the charitable goals of Free Masonry; and
WHEREAS, he has been a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Macon, and the Al Sihah Temple in Macon, and has been honored by the Scottish Rite as a Knight Com mander of the Court of Honor; and

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WHEREAS, he was honored on April 29, 1975, when the City of Cochran proclaimed in his recognition J. WILLETT REEVES DAY; and
WHEREAS, although he never went to college and never taught school, through his tireless dedication and devotion to his fellow man, he is an example of a friend to man from which all can learn; and
WHEREAS, he has become the first Public Servant in the City of Cochran who was neither elected, salaried, nor hired but has given his time freely and voluntarily to aid and comfort the sick and those less fortunate than he because he genuinely cared for the fate of his community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does honor and commend J. Willett Reeves as a Christian, Masonic Gentleman, and friend to man.
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 J. Willett Reeves.

HR 691. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Canty of the 38th, Dean of the 29th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending and urging the support of Morehouse College; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the numbers of physicians and dentists in rural and urban inner city areas of Georgia are far too few for adequate health care to be given to the people of Georgia who reside in these areas; and
WHEREAS, existing medical schools are not producing physicians in numbers suffi cient to meet the health needs of Georgia's inner city areas and rural communities; and
WHEREAS, it has been learned that Morehouse College is developing a program in basic medical science which will satisfy some of the requirements for the M. D. degree; and
WHEREAS, Morehouse College has the will and ability to develop a quality program in basic medical sciences which will substantially increase the numbers of physicians who will dedicate themselves to serving as primary care physicians and family practitioners in areas of greatest need; and
WHEREAS, Morehouse College has expressed its intention to exert every effort in the accomplishment of this goal and, further, intends to do all things necessary to develop the above-mentioned program into a degree-granting institution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby commends the administration, faculty, and staff of Morehouse Col lege for their concern and commitment in the area of medical education and hereby pledges its support to the efforts of Morehouse College in the development of the needed financial resources for land acquisition, construction of facilities, curriculum development and other needs for this new medical school, which will train more physicians for our underserved poor and minority communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to the Honorable George Busbee, Governor of Georgia; Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Association of American Medical Colleges; the National Medical Association; the Medical Association of Georgia; the Georgia State Medical Association; the Atlanta Medi-

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cal Association; the Medical Association of Atlanta; the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare; the Administrator, Health Resources Administration; the Chief of the Institutional Resources Branch of the Department of Health, Education and Wel fare; the Subcommittee on Health, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; the Subcommittee on Health and Environment; and the House Committee on Health and Ecology.

HR 692. By Representatives Patten of the 149th, Reaves of the 147th, Beck of the 148th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. George Kessler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. George Kessler served in the extension service for 35 years prior to retiring on December 31, 1975; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from the University of Georgia and then began his exten sion service career with Cook County in 1940; and
WHEREAS, he moved to Lowndes County in 1955 and was instrumental in calling attention to the fire ant problem in south Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he introduced many new methods and techniques to south Georgia crop and livestock growers and was a prime force in bringing cattle sales to the area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kessler has been called an "institution in south Georgia agriculture", and it is only fitting and proper that he be commended for his outstanding agricultural services to the people of south Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mr. George Kessler for his outstanding agricultural services to the people of south Georgia and hereby wishes him every success in his retire ment.
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 Mr. George Kessler.

HR 693. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Lanier Chorus of Lanier Elementary School; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Lanier Chorus of Lanier Elementary School was the only elementary school chorus in Georgia to receive the official bicentennial designation in competition in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, the chorus consists of 38 boys and girls in the fifth and sixth grades and is directed by Ms. Marguerite Whelchel and Ms. Lynn Wofford; and
WHEREAS, the chorus has performed at the State Chamber of Commerce Pageant of the Flags at Lenox Square, the Georgia Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony at the State Capitol, Six Flags over Georgia, the Southeastern Fair and numerous other events; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of this popular choral group can only be attributed to the musical talents and dedicated effort of its members and the excellent instruction and leadership of the directors; and

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WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the outstanding musical talents of these young people be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend the talented students and directors of the Lanier Chorus of Lanier Elementary School on being the only elementary school chorus in Georgia to receive the official bicentennial designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Ms. Marguerite Whelchel and Ms. Lynn Wofford.

HR 694. By Representative Walker of the 115th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Tri-County High School Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America, in Buena Vista, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the week of February 8 through 11, 1976, has been designated as National FHA/HERO Week; and
WHEREAS, the FHA Chapter at Tri-County High School in Buena Vista, Georgia, has selected the theme "Reaching Out Through Vocational Education" for the activities of the Chapter in observance of this important occasion; and
WHEREAS, this outstanding organization is well known throughout the Nation for the opportunity which it affords its members in making direct contributions to society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize the observance of National FHA/HERO Week and hereby congratulate the Tri-County High School Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America for the outstanding manner in which they are observing National FHA/HERO Week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Tri-County High School Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America.

HR 695. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Bill Milliken; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Bill Milliken has recently been named by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of America's ten outstanding young men; and
WHEREAS, it is a high and distinct honor for anyone to receive this national recogni tion; and
WHEREAS, this recognition of Bill Milliken is but one of many honors bestowed upon a most outstanding citizen of this State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Bill Milliken upon the high and distinct honor of being named as one of this country's most outstanding young men.
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 Bill Milliken.

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HR 696. By Representatives Childers of the 15th, Toles of the 16th and Adams of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Vincent Frank Early; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, each year organized labor within Floyd County conducts a program designed to recognize the achievements, accomplishments and contributions of outstand ing local law enforcement officers within Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Frank Early, Wildlife Technician IV of the Game and Fish Divi sion of the Department of Natural Resources, was singled out to receive the unique "P.I.G. Award" (Pride, Integrity, Guts); and
WHEREAS, the recipients of such awards are selected based upon their public service records and their outstanding contributions to their community and State; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this body recognize and commend Vincent Frank Early for his many achievements and contributions to his community and State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Vincent Frank Early upon his being selected to receive organized labor's "P.I.G. Award for 1975".
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 Vincent Frank Early.

HR 697. By Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Urging certain counties and municipalities to make funds available for promoting, attracting, stimulating and developing conventions and tourism; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" was amended by House Bill No. 248, approved April 24, 1975; and
WHEREAS, said bill authorized each municipality and county in this State to impose, levy and collect an excise tax upon the furnishing for value to the public of certain rooms, lodging or accommodations; and
WHEREAS, said tax is commonly referred to as a "hotel-motel tax"; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly made the following expression of legislative intent in House Bill No. 248:
"(1) that the encouragement, development, growth and expansion of tourism and conventions within the State of Georgia are important to the economy of the State and to the general welfare of its citizens;
(2) that the major tourism and convention centers of the State should have the financial ability to attract and promote tourism and conventions, and to provide the necessary public facilities to compete in the domestic and international travel and convention markets;
(3) that counties and municipalities of this State are hard put to deliver the ser vices and facilities demanded of them to promote and attract visitors and convention delegates.

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(b) In accordance with these findings, it is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of the General Assembly that each county and municipality in this State shall be authorized to levy and impose certain excise taxes, and that the funds be made avail able to the governing authorities of such counties and municipalities for any public purposes and that the funds be made available, also, for the purposes of promoting, attracting, stimulating and developing conventions and tourism in such counties and municipalities."; and
WHEREAS, the major emphasis of legislative intent, as expressed in House Bill No. 248, is the promotion and development of tourism and convention business through funds made available to local governments from said "hotel-motel tax."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this intent is reaffirmed and that local governments imposing said "hotel-motel tax" are hereby encouraged to acknowledge the intent of the General Assembly of Georgia by making sufficient funds available from said tax adequately and properly to develop, promote, attract and stimulate tourism and convention activities so vital to the economic improvement of this State.

HR 698. By Representatives Banks of the 104th, Irvin of the 10th, Clifton of the 107th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of the Honorable Clyde Mather McClure; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost a distinguished and outstanding citizen on February 6, 1976, with the passing of the Honorable Clyde Mather McClure; and
WHEREAS, he was born on September 22, 1892, in Forsyth County; attended William and Lee University and the University of Georgia School of Law; and was a distinguished practicing attorney for more than 60 years in Toccoa, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he served with distinction as a member of the Georgia House of Repre sentatives in 1927, and was a charter member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Toccoa, chairman of the Foreign Student Committee of the Kiwanis Club, past Com mander of the Toccoa Post of the American Legion, chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Stephens County, a member of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Toccoa, a Mason, a member of the Woodmen of America, and a member of many other civic, social, political and religious organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby extend their deepest regrets at the passing of the Honorable Clyde Mather McClure and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to his wife, Mrs. Kathryn McClure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Kathryn McClure.

HR 699. By Representative Owens of the 77th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Mr. Paul Harris Blanchard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost one of its outstanding citizens with the passing of Mr. Paul Harris Blanchard; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Blanchard was involved in the pursuit of agriculture and cattle farming; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanchard for 27 years served with distinction, dedication and abil ity on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, where he supported a conservative point of view in the expenditure of tax money in an effort to secure adequate returns for all money coming into the public treasury; and
WHEREAS, he was the devoted husband of Mrs. Louella Fuller Blanchard and father of four daughters, Mrs. Walter G. Tankersley, Mrs. Huey P. Hewett, Mrs. T. G. Ashmore and Mrs. Robert B. Tankersley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby express their deepest regret at the passing of Mr. Paul Harris Blanchard and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to the family of Mr. Paul Harris Blanchard.

HR 700. By Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd and Russell of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Mr. Cleo A. Tuck; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on April 9, 1975, the City of Athens and the State of Georgia lost a distinguished citizen with the passing of Mr. Cleo A. Tuck; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Athens on October 24, 1909, attended Athens public schools and was an active merchant in Athens for 35 years, with extensive operations in real estate; and
WHEREAS, he was well known to thousands of University of Georgia students over the years, having operated a business across the street from the University of Georgia campus, and having served as a member and deacon of the Prince Avenue Baptist Church, where he was active in visiting the underprivileged and people who were confined to their homes as a result of illness, and served as a member of the Board of Tax Assessors of Clarke County; and
WHEREAS, he was widely known for his infectious smile, for his devotion to his wife, the former Willie Mae Thompson of Athens, and as the father of four outstanding daughters, Mrs. Peggy Tuck Woodward, Mrs. Sandra Tuck Groover, Mrs. Lorec Tuck Bonner and Miss Theresa Tuck.
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 Mr. Cleo A. Tuck and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to the members of his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Mr. Cleo A. Tuck.
HR 701. By Representative Sizemore of the 136th:

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A RESOLUTION
Expessing regrets upon the passing of Dr. J. M. Sutton, Sr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. J. M. Sutton, Sr., a longtime and distinguished resident of Sylvester, Georgia, recently passed away; and
WHEREAS, during Dr. Button's long and eventful life, he became an outstanding leader within the business, civic and religious life of his community and State; and
WHEREAS, the many contributions to his community 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 upon the untimely passing of Dr. J. M. Sutton, Sr., 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Dr. J. M. Sutton, Sr.
HR 702. By Representative Wall of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION
Welcoming to the State of Georgia the Chattahoochee Cutlery Club and the National Knife Collectors and Dealers Association; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Chattahoochee Cutlery Club and the National Knife Collectors and Dealers Association will, on March 5 through 7, 1976, be meeting in the State of Georgia to conduct their business and other activities; and
WHEREAS, these connoisseurs of cutlery and collectors of anything from scissors to swords and blades to bowie knives have helped to preserve an important part of our nation's history in this Bicentennial celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body hereby welcomes the Chattahoochee Cutlery Club and the National Knife Collectors and Dealers Association and urges that these associations continue their activi ties in the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to the presidents of the Chattahoochee Cutlery Club and the National Knife Collectors and Dealers Association.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 703. By Representative Evans of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Mr. Mark H. Twilley to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Mark H. Twilley of Thomson, Georgia, is the State "Voice of Democ racy" winner; and
WHEREAS, he will represent the State of Georgia in the national "Voice of Democ racy" competition; and

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WHEREAS, this outstanding young speaker chose as his topic "What Our Bicentennial Heritage Means to Me"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Twilley is a dedicated student at Thomson High School and is very active in the affairs of his school and community; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize the accomplish ments of Mr. Twilley and to wish him every success in the national competition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Mark H. Twilley on being named the State "Voice of Democracy" winner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mr. Twilley to appear before this Body on Wednesday, February 18, 1976.
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 Mr. Mark H. Twilley.

HR 704. By Representatives Dean of the 29th, Adams of the 14th, Randall of the 101st and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Boarding Home Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, cuts in State nursing home payments have left many citizens of this State with no viable alternative other than moving into a boarding home; and
WHEREAS, boarding homes are currently unregulated, as such, by the State, result ing in deficiencies in facilities, meals, and other aspects of said homes; and
WHEREAS, remedying some of these deficiencies could make boarding homes a less expensive but still adequate alternative to nursing home care for certain citizens of this State requiring little or no medical supervision and attention; and
WHEREAS, remedying these deficiencies would also help improve the lives of numer ous citizens of this State living in boarding homes by insuring a minimum level in certain living conditions including housing and meals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created the Boarding Home Study Committee to be composed of five members 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 make a comprehensive study of the present living conditions in boarding homes in this State, the additional demands placed upon such homes by the cutbacks in State nursing home funds, and the viability of such homes as alternatives to nursing home care in certain instances. The Committee shall further make a determination as to the need for minimum standards for boarding homes and the effect such standards might have on the availability of such homes and the rates charged by such homes. The Committee may conduct meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effec tively exercise its powers, perform its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees, but for no longer than ten days unless an extension is obtained from the Speaker. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from the funds appro-

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priated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings on or before December 1, 1976, on which date the Committee shall stand abolished.

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:

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.

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 1620. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Nessmith of the 82nd, and Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to provide for the regulation of professional soil classify ing; to provide for definitions; to provide for a State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers, and its members, powers, duties and authority; to provide for an advisory council and its members, powers, duties and 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob

Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. NKilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.

Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Phillips, L.L.

Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S, Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.

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Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.

Wilson, J M Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 13.

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

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 proce dures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide that the owner of a beehive shall have the right to destroy bears under certain conditions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; 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 Department of Natural Resources shall administer the provisions of this Act.
Section 2. The owner of a beehive or his agent shall have the right to kill any bear which shall constitute a clear and immediate threat to his property, provided that prior permission in writing to kill such bears shall have been obtained by the owner of the beehive from the landowner and the beehive owner shall have equipped the beehive with a fully operative electric fence or other protective device approved by the Department of Natural Resources. However, no such owner or agent shall have the right to destroy any bear unless it shall be killed within the immediate vicinity of the threatened property or unless the bear shall have been tracked directly from the damaged property to the point of kill, provided that the nearest office of the Game and Fish Division of the Department of Natural Resources shall have first been given two hours prior notice by the owner of the beehive or his agent before said tracking shall commence.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1976.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Phillips of the 91st, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Dover of the llth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 738 by adding on line 20, page 1, the words "by dogs" between "tracked" and "directly".

An amendment, offered by Representative Parham of the 109th, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Representative Foster of the 152nd, was read and with drawn by unanimous consent.

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The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 140, nays 9.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HB 1602. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" as amended so as to authorize the Governor to direct and implement such internal reorganization of the Department of Human Resources as he may find neces sary to improve the management and administration of the functions assigned to the Department; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Phillips of the 91st, Russell of the 53rd, Hudson of the 137th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Adams of the 79th, Russell of the 64th, Clark of the 13th, Carnes of the 43rd, Logan of the 62nd, West of the 72nd, Phillips of the 120th, Matthews of the 63rd, Clifton of th 107th, Carrell of the 75th, and Mann of the 13th move to amend HB 1602 as follows:

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By inserting in the title on line 12, page 1 after the word and semicolon "expire;" the following: "to require any plan of reorganization to provide for a county Department of Family and Children Services, a county Board of Family and Children Services and a county Director of Family and Children Services in each county of this State; to provide that each county director shall be the executive officer of the county department who shall be responsible for operations and personnel; to provide that each county Board of Family and Children Services shall have certain exclusive rights; to provide that no plan of reorganization shall abolish county Departments, Boards or Directors of Family and Children Services nor dilute their powers and responsibilities;". By renumbering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.
By adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 1202 the following: 'Any other provisions of this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, any such reorganization plan shall provide for a county Department of Family and Children Services, a county Board of Family and Children Services, and a county Director of Family and Children Services in each county of this State. The county director shall be the executive officer of the county department who shall be responsible for operations and personnel. In addition to such other powers and authorities which may be delegated to county Departments of Family and Children Services, each county Board of Family and Children Services shall have the following exclu sive rights:
(1) Appointment and removal of county Directors of Family and Children Ser vices, in consultation with the Commissioner.
(2) The hiring and firing of Family and Children Services personnel, on the advice of the county director, in accordance with rules and regulations of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration and rules and regulations of the Department of Human Resources relative to the qualifications and allotment of personnel. No plan of reorganization shall either directly or indirectly abolish county Depart ments, Boards, or Directors of Family and Children Services, nor dilute the powers and responsibilities reserved to the same by this Section.'"

The following amendment to the Karrh, et al amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Karrh of the 106th moves to amend the Karrh, et al amendment to HB 1602 as follows: By adding on line 9 of page 2, after the word "Commissioner", the following: "; provided, however, the qualifications of said Director shall comply with the rules and regulations of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration".

On the adoption of the Karrh et al amendment, as amended by the Karrh amend ment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P.

Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.

N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins.M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Dayis, W. N Dean, B.C. NDent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.

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N Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben

N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.

N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.

N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B N Sams, Bill N Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis

N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J.
Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Karrh et al amendment, as amended, the ayes were 40, nays 100.
The amendment, as amended, was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st move to amend HB 1602 by adding a new paragraph at the end of Section 1 to read as follows: "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the Governor shall not have the power by Executive Order to abolish any county Board of Family and Children Services.".
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.

Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.

Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.

Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J.

Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.

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Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.

Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.

Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.

Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 163, nays 1.
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 Resolution of the Senate was again taken up for consideration:

SR 248. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, Ballard of the 45th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide, beginning with the year 1978, that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit instead of separately; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the election of the President of the Senate by the Senators; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was again read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the President of the Senate shall be elected from the Senators and to provide for duties of the Lieutenant Governor and for succession to the executive power; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution, relating to the President of the Senate, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph II, to read as follows:
"Paragraph II. President and President Pro Tempore. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the President of the Senate and shall be elected viva voce from the Senators. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall become President in case of the death, resignation or permanent disability of the President. In the event the President is unable to perform the duties of his office because of temporary disability, the President Pro Tempore shall act as President during the period of temporary disability. In the event the President Pro Tempore becomes President while the General Assembly is in session, the Senate shall elect a President Pro Tempore viva voce from the Senators. In the event the President Pro Tempore becomes President at a time when the General Assembly is not in session, the Senate shall elect a President Pro Tempore viva voce from the Senators at the next session, if any, during the same term, whether it be a regular session or an extraordinary session. Permanent and temporary disability shall be determined in the same manner as provided for such determination in the case of the Governor. The provi sions of this Paragraph shall not become effective until the first day of the regular

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session of the General Assembly in 1979. Until that time the provisions of this Para graph as they existed prior to the ratification of this amendment shall remain in force and effect."
Section 2. Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution, relating to the Lieutenant Governor, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII, to read as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor; Succession to Executive Power. There shall be a Lieutenant Governor who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor. No person shall be eligible to the office of Lieutenant Governor who shall not have been a citizen of the United States 15 years and a citizen of the State six years, and who shall not have attained the age of 30 years when he assumes office. The Lieutenant Governor shall have, in addition to such duties as may be prescribed by law, such other duties as may be delegated by the Governor, and when requested by the Governor, may represent the State in official and ceremonial occasions. If the Governor dies, resigns or becomes permanently dis abled, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the Gen eral Assembly, at which time a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term, except that if such death, resignation or permanent disability shall occur at any time after the date which is 30 days prior to the first such general election in the Governor's term, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the Governorelect dies, resigns or becomes permanently disabled, the Lieutenant Governor-elect, upon becoming the Lieutenant Governor, shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election, at which election a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term. Whenever there shall be a vacancy in the office of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive powers of the government until a successor is elected and qualified, and in case of the death, resignation or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive powers of the government until the election and qualification of a Governor. If the Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office because of a temporary physical or mental disability, the Lieu tenant Governor shall exercise the executive power during the period of temporary disability. The Supreme Court of Georgia, upon a petition from the Governor or a peti tion from the Attorney General and four other elected constitutional executive officers, excluding the Lieutenant Governor, shall determine whether or not the Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office because of a physical or mental disability. If the disability is determined to be permanent, the Supreme Court shall declare the office vacant, and the succession to the executive power shall be as provided for death or resignation. If the disability is determined not to be permanent, the Supreme Court shall determine when the disability has ended, and the Governor shall resume the exer cise of the executive power. If the Lieutenant Governor, while exercising the executive power during a period of temporary disability of the Governor, is unable to perform such duties because of a physical or mental disability, determined in the same manner as for the Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive power."
Section 3. 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 President of the Senate shall be elected from the Senators and to provide for duties
( ) NO of the Lieutenant Governor and for succession to the executive power?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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An amendment to the Committee substitute, offered by Representative Patten of the 149th, was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. YBray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
YDaugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, WJ. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. YMcKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.K.Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Committee substitute, the ayes were 102, nays 51.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.

Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. YDaughertv, J.C.

N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.

N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.

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Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.

Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H.

McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.

Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd

Y Thompson, A.W N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 91, nays 62.

The Resolution, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds con stitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Howell of the 140th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitu tional majority to SR 248, by substitute.

The following Bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreement to the House substitutes thereon:

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.

Representative Parham of the 109th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 345.

The motion prevailed.

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House insist on its position in substi tuting SB 144.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 708. By Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Mullinax of the 69th, Burruss of the 21st and all Fulton legislators:

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A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Representative Grace Hamilton on the occasion of her birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Representative Grace Hamilton of the 31st District is celebrating her birthday on this date, February 10, 1976; and
WHEREAS, the members of the House should leave the announcement of the birth day she is celebrating to our distinguished colleague from the 31st District; and
WHEREAS, this gracious lady is one of the State's most distinguished citizens and a member of the General Assembly who is held in the highest esteem and affection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby extend their heartiest congratulations to Repre sentative Grace Hamilton on the occasion of her birthday and wish her many happy returns of the day.
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 Representative Grace Hamilton.

Leave of absence was granted to Representative Bowman of the 103rd this day.

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 Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 11,1976

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Jack Neill, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Ashburn, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1787. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, and Sams of the 90th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the collection and payment of certain taxes on tangible property, other than motor vehicles, in installments, not to exceed four in number each tax year; to provide for the provisions of said Act to apply to taxpayers who make annual tax returns to the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1788. By: Representative Sams of the 90th: A BILL to provide that the affairs and functions of Richmond County and the City of Augusta shall be administered by but one governing authority in such county; to provide for a Board of Com missioners of Augusta-Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1789. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, Hill of the 127th, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-201, as amended, and to amend an Act approved Dec. 24, 1937, as amended, and codified as Section 92-2902 of the Code of Georgia, both of which relate to the registration and the licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide that said Sections shall not apply to any trailer which is used exclusively during daylight hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1790. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that no construction contract shall be let by the State or any political subdivision thereof unless said contract contains certain provisions, approved April 12, 1963, so as to change the provisions and stipulations which must be contained in such contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 1791. By: Representatives Glanton of the 66th, Horton of the 43rd, McDonald of the 12th, Harden of the 154th, Bailey of the 72nd, Bargeron of the 83rd, Burruss of the 21st, and others: A BILL to create the Economic Development Council; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, powers, duties, authority and responsibilities of the Council; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.
HB 1792. 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 require competitive bids for certain purchases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1793. By: Representative Sigman of the 74th: A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies which shall occur in the offices of mayor and councilman of the City of Porterdale; to provide that the mayor pro tempore shall act as the mayor in the absence, disability or inability of the mayor to serve; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1794. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to restrict the use of certain State funds in certain improvements made in State penal institutions; to pro vide for exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1795. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood, and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-3001, relating to unlawful eavesdropping and surveillance, so as to provide that certain activities shall not be unlawful; to authorize the use of surveillance cameras and equipment in prisons, penitentiaries, jails, correc tional institutions and certain other facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 1796. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Title 82, relat ing to possessory warrants, so as to provide who shall have power to serve and upon what reasons such warrants shall issue; to provide for the postings of bond in the issuance of possessory warrants; to provide for seizure of prop erty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1797. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-3, relating to proceedings against tenants holding over, as amended, so as to pro vide for procedures relating to the opening of default judgments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1798. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-209, relating to licenses issued to drivers, so as to provide that such licenses shall contain the fingerprint of one of the licensee's thumbs; to require applicants for licenses to give the Department a set of fingerprints of the licen see; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1799. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-11, relating to commencement of suit and service of process in the justices' courts, as amended, so as to provide for service of summons in the justices' courts; to provide for the return of process; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1800. By: Representatives Petro of the 46th, and McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to provide a maximum rate for electricity for essential residential uses; to provide a short title ("Lifeline Electric Rate Act"); to provide a statement of policy and purpose; to provide definitions; to provide for the computation of such maxi mum rate; to provide exceptions; to provide for review of such rate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1801. By: Representative Milford of the 13th: A BILL to prohibit the operation on any public road or highway of any motor vehicle whose front windshield, rear window, or right and left front door windows are covered or treated with any transparent reflective material having a highly reflective or mirrored appear ance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 676-1801. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the conditions under which certain disabled veterans shall be entitled to an additional homestead exemp tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 677-1801. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within McDuffie County to the Wrightsboro Quaker Community Foundation, Inc.; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal

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property to the Wrightsboro Quaker Community Foundation, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1802. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Daugherty of the 33rd, Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Bray of the 70th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relating to cor porations, as amended, so as to change the procedures for filing articles of correction from the superior court to the Secretary of State; to provide for certificates and certified copies of documents to be received in evidence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1803. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Foster of the 152nd, McDonald of the 12th, Owens of the 77th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Section 114-101, relating to definitions of "employer" and "employee", as amended, so as to provide for the coverage of volunteer firemen; to provide for the payment of maximum compensation for injury or death; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 1804. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Mann and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1805. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Hill of the 127th, Adams of the 14th, and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act provid ing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State so as to require payment for unused sick leave and provide certain options in connection there with; and for other
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1806. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Oconee County on a salary basis of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to automobiles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1807. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of Supe rior Court of Oconee 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 Legis lation.

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HB 1808. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1809. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Oconee 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 Legis lation.

HB 1810. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, approved Feb. 6, 1957, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1811. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to abol ish the office of Treasurer of Coweta County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Coweta County shall appoint depositories for county funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1812. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to require nursing homes receiv ing State funds under the Georgia Medicaid Program to file certified cost statements with the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources; to provide for procedures, requirements and penalties relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.
HB 1813. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Kilgore of the 65th, and Dover of the llth: A BILL to provide that the payment of certain ad valorem property taxes shall be a condition precedent to superior court jurisdiction in property tax litigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1814. By: Representatives Nix of the 20th, Howard of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, and Parrish of the 97th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relative to crimes involving dangerous instrumentalities and practices, as amended, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge a firearm on the property of another without having first obtained permission from the owner or lessee of such property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 1815. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Electrical Contractors Act" so as to provide that any person under the age of 18 years who otherwise meets the qualifications and passes the required examination shall be eligible to be licensed thereunder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HR 705-1815. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Grover McSwain; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 706-1815. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize and empower the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, Ga., to license and regulate businesses and levy a license fee on businesses in the unincorporated areas of Spalding County and to otherwise regulate and exercise police powers over businesses operated within the unincorporated areas of said County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1816. 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 busi ness 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 purposes."; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1817. By: Representatives Clark, Milford, and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Oconee County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1818. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to clarify a provision relative to the date of an election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1819. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Crawford of the 5th, Cole and Foster of the 6th, and Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to create the office of assistant district attorney in each judicial circuit having a population of not less than 103,000 and not more than 135,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HR 707-1819. By: Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Glynn County to authorize the sale of distilled spirits and alcoholic beverages in Glynn County by the drink for consumption on the premises during certain hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1820. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Parkman and Glanton of the 66th, Parham of the 109th, Leggett of the 153rd, Larsen of the 27th, Marcus of the 26th, Brown of the 34th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to provide for the reporting of certain conflicts of interest; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for statements of economic interests; to provide for notifications; to provide for penalties; to require certain persons to file statements of economic interests; to provide for forms; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1821. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Whitmire of the 9th, Miles of the 86th, Dent of the 85th, Harden of the 154th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Lambert of the 112th, Cooper of the 19th, and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to create the Georgia Fire Academy; to provide for the purposes of the Academy; to create the Georgia Fire Academy Board; to provide that the Academy shall be attached to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes only; to amend the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act, to replace the Georgia Fire Institute with the Georgia Fire Academy; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 709-1821. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Linder of the 44th, Richardson of the 52nd, McCollum of the 134th, Matthews of the 63rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th, Glover of the 32nd, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that when a county exer cises its power to create a county police department, the governing authority of such county shall be authorized to apportion the duties of law enforcement between the county police department and the sheriff of such county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1822. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Hawkins of the 50th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1107, relating to the number of ballots to be printed, so as to provide that the superintendent shall provide for the number of ballots equal to the number of registered electors in each election district; to provide an effective date; 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 1745

HB 1750

HB 1746

HB 1751

HB 1747

HB 1752

HB 1748

HB 1749

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HB 1753 HB 1754 HB 1755 HB 1756 HB 1757 HB 1758 HB 1759 HB 1760 HB 1761 HB 1762 HR 664-1762 HR 665-1762 HR 666-1762 HB 1763 HB 1764 HB 1765 HB 1766 HB 1767 HB 1768 HB 1769 HB 1770 HB 1771 HB 1772 HB 1773 HR 668-1773 HB 1774 HR 669-1774 HB 1775

HB 1776 HB 1777 HB 1778 HR 670-1778 HR 671-1778 HB 1779 HB 1780 HB 1781 HB 1782 HB 1783 HB 1784 HR 672-1784 HR 673-1784 HB 1786 SB 426 SB 435 SB 482 SB 494 SB 500 SB 508 SB 526 SB 527 SB 540 SB 542 SB 544 SB 545 SB 551 SB 554

Mr. 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 following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1678 Do Pass. HB 1692 Do Pass. SB 441 Do Pass. SB 462 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

Mr. Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health & Ecology, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health & 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 1533 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1534 Do Pass.

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HB 1560 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

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 Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1685 Do Pass, as Amended. SB 547 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th 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 following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SR 71 HB 1355 HR 548-1518 HB 1309 HR 489-1322 HB 1332 HR 490-1322 HB 1351

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. 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 consider ation the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 836 Do Pass. HB 1437 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1595 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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Mr. 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 following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 65 Do Pass. SR 305 Do Pass. HB 1025 Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th 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 - Local Legislation 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 1594

Do Pass.

HB 1709

Do Pass.

HB 1644

Do Pass.

HB 1710

Do Pass.

HB 1645

Do Pass.

HB 1711

Do Pass.

HB 1646

Do Pass.

HB 1724

Do Pass.

HB 1647

Do Pass.

HB 1726

Do Pass.

HB 1665

Do Pass.

HR 615-1693 Do Pass.

HB 1666

Do Pass.

HR 616-1693 Do Pass.

HB 1690

Do Pass.

HR 620-1699 Do Pass.

HB 1693

Do Pass.

HR 622-1708 Do Pass.

HB 1696

Do Pass.

HR 623-1708 Do Pass.

HB 1697

Do Pass.

HR 625-1720 Do Pass.

HB 1699

Do Pass.

HB 1700

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, February 11, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Wednes day, February 11, 1976, and submits the following:

HB 179 HB 533 HB 798

Employees Ret. Sys., Term Life Insurance Income Tax, Clarify Exempt Organization Grand Jury, Steno During Witness Exam.

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HB 1186 HB 1214 HB 1250 HB 1270 HB 1281 HB 1311 HB 1333 HB 1336 HB 1340 HB 1347 HB 1371 HB 1376 HB 1377 HB 1385 HB 1422 HB 1489 HB 1491 HB 1526 HB 1581 HB 1657 HB 1660 HB 1662

Aid to Dependent Child., Ben.(Reconsidered) Motor Vehicle, Wrongful Sale, Punishment Felony, Firearms, Possession, Sentence Free School Lunch, False Information Practice of Podiatry, Relating to Ad Val Taxation, Public Property City/Cty., Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Dev. Authorities, CATV Juries, Number of Strikes in Selection Trials, Jt. Defend., Open. & Clos. Argument Garnishment, Writ After Judgment & Bond Board of Tax Assessors, Chief Appraiser C'ty Bds. of Equalization, Notice of Appeal Property Tax, Penalty For Unreturned Taxes Grain Dealers, Licensing & Bonding Commercial Fishing, Clarify Boat Use Conservation Rangers, Nat. Res. Comm. App't. Peace Off. Stds. & Training Council; Power MARTA, Investments, Purposes Interest Used Insurance, Consent to Rate (Reconsidered) Insurance Agents' Certificate of Authority Domestic Insurers Grounds for Conservation Ins.

HR 494-1333 Univ. Sys., Free Tuition, 60 yrs. or over HR 543-1498 Small & Minority Owned Bus. Study Com. HR 555-1531 Medical Students, Loans & Scholarships

SB 353

Off-Road Vehicles, Regulation of

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,

/si Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1594. By: Representative Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dawson so as to reduce the maximum millage rate which may be levied annually for general 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1644. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: a bill to amend an act consolidating the offices and duties of the tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Heard County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Heard 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1645. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compen sation 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1646. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard 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 Judge of the Pro bate Court of Heard 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1647. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1665. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to repeal the provisions relating to primary 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1666. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to remove certain restrictions placed on the mayor and council relative to the granting of franchises, permits, ease ments and rights-of-way; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1690. By: Representative Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act 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 pro vide 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1693. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County so as to change the provisions relative to the chairman; to change the compensation of the members of the board; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1696. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Tax Commissioner of Forsyth County in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to the personnel employed by 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1697. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of certain county officers of Forsyth County so as to change the provisions relative to the personnel of the Clerk of the Superior Court, Sheriff and Judge of the Probate Court of Forsyth 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1699. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an

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Act establishing a Small Claims Court for Spalding County, Georgia, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change the provisions relative to cost in certain actions; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1700. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to create a new Charter for the Town of Pooler; to provide for the government of said Town and its corporate powers; to provide for the governing authority of said Town and for the election, terms of office and powers and duties of the members thereof; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1709. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Elliott of the 49th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, Vaughn of the 57th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County so as to fix the compensation of the judges of said court; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1710. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Clark of the 55th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved Feb. 14, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 2401), as amended, so as to add a judge to said court; to provide for the election and term of office of said additional 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1711. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Jordan of the 58th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Clark of the 55th, Petro of the 46th, Noble of the 48th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of

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DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relative to court 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1724. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Clark of the 55th, Burton of the 47th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 87-201 relating to the manner in which elections shall be held by coun ties, municipalities or divisions on the issuance of bonds; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1726. By: Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to fix the compensation of the clerks of the superior courts in certain counties; to provide for the employment and compensation of personnel within such clerks' offices; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 615-1693. By Representatives Beck of the 148th and Patten of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create a public authority and vest in such authority the power to operate a system of telephonic communications in the City of Hahira and those areas now served by the Hahira exchange; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly shall be authorized to create a public authority and vest in such authority the power to acquire, construct, operate, extend and improve a system of telephonic communications in the City of Hahira and those areas now served by the Hahira exchange. The authority shall have the authority to issue revenue bonds in order to finance the projects of the authority authorized by the provisions of this paragraph. The authority shall have such other powers, duties and responsibilities as the General Assembly shall provide."

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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, 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 Assem
bly to create a t ] NO public authority and vest in it the authority to operate a system of tele
phonic communications in the City of Hahira and those areas now served by the Hahira exchange?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean D C Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J.v Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Wiliiamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 616-1693 By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Floyd County to include within any retirement system or plan heretofore or here after created by such governing authority any or all persons, except elective county offi cers, whose compensation, or at least 50% thereof, is paid from the funds of Floyd County; 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 XV, Section II, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"The governing authority of Floyd County is hereby authorized to include within any retirement system or plan heretofore or hereafter created by such governing authority any or all persons, except elective county officers, whose compensation, or at least 50% thereof, is paid from the funds of Floyd County, and such governing authority shall be further authorized to provide for such matters as may be reasonably necessary for the inclusion of such persons within such retirement system or plan."

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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the governing authority of Floyd County to include within any retirement system or plan heretofore or hereafter created by such governing authority any

or all persons, except elective county officers, whose compensation, or

at least 50% thereof, is paid from the funds of Floyd County?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.

Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. YDavis.W.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.

Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Manner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. '

Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, U.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.

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Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.IBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.

Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Saras, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.

Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 620-1699. By Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Wheeler of the 152nd, Harris of the 138th and Stone of the 138th:
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 Pierce County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for costs in certain cases; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in Pierce County the justices of the peace shall have juris diction 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 $1,000.00 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. In any case in which the principal sum exceeds $200.00 the justice of the peace shall receive as his total fees for his services in such case an amount equal to three percent of the principal amount and the constable shall receive as his total fees in any such case an amount equal to two percent of such principal amount. The fees of the justice of the peace and the constable in any case in which the principal amount does not exceed $200.00 shall remain as now or hereafter provided by the general laws of this State."
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 increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Pierce County shall
( ) NO have jurisdiction from $200.00 to $1,000.00?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Colling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. YHill.G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D, Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 622-1708. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Glynn County or any municipal corporation within Glynn County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of all tangible personal property within Glynn County in transit through Glynn County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State and all tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Glynn County and stored therein for shipment outside the State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation 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 at the end thereof the following paragraph:

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"The governing authority of Glynn County or any municipal corporation within Glynn County shall have the authority to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of tangible personal property transported into the territorial jurisdiction of such governing authority from outside the State in transit to a final destination outside the State and of tangible personal property grown, har vested, manufactured, processed or refined in Glynn 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 Glynn 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 by this paragraph."
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 Glynn County or of any municipal corporation within Glynn
( ) NO County to exempt from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority tangible personal property in transit from without the State through Glynn County to a destination outside the State and tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Glynn County and stored therein for shipment outside the State?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.

Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
YLee.W.J.IBill)
Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.

Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.

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Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis

Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.

Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
YWall.V.
Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 623-1708. By Representatives Harris and Stone of the 138th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Wayne County to levy a tax not to exceed one-half mill for industrial development purposes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Wayne County is hereby authorized to levy a tax, in addition to any other tax authorized to be levied, not to exceed one-half mill on all the taxable property in said county for industrial purposes. The proceeds or any part thereof of such tax may be turned over to the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority for use by said authority as provided by laws relative thereto. Such tax funds may also be used in connection with industrial parks. Such funds may be used in any manner for assisting, promoting, and encouraging the location of industries in Wayne County and to assist and promote in any manner the industrial development of Wayne County."
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 Wayne County to levy a tax not to exceed one-half mill for
( ) NO industrial development purposes?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John

Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.

Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M.

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Y Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H.
Connel!, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Hill, G.

Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.

Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCoIlum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 625-1720. By Representative Adams of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Board of Edu cation of the City of Thomaston and the Board of Education of Upson County to contract with each other to create a joint secondary board of education to jointly and equally edu cate high school students of the City of Thomaston and Upson County; to authorize said boards to delegate to any such joint board any and all powers possessed by them relative to educating such students except those powers relative to taxation and to further contract with each other relative to real and personal property, expenditures therefor and thereon and pro rata ownership interest therein, whether acquired by purchase or by gift, in fur therance of such joint educational endeavor and to make conveyances pursuant thereto, the term of any of which contracts may extend for periods of up to 50 years; 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 VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"In addition to and supplementary of any powers now possessed or hereafter conferred upon the City of Thomaston Board of Education and the Board of Education of Upson County by law or by this Constitution, each of them shall have the unlimited power to contract with each other so as to create from their own members a joint ThomastonUpson County Secondary Board of Education for the purpose of jointly educating the high school students of the City of Thomaston and the County of Upson. Each of said boards of education shall have the unlimited authority to delegate to a joint Thomaston-

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Upson County Secondary Board of Education by any such contract all or any portion of the powers and authority possessed by it to operate and maintain educational facili ties for high school students; provided, however, that neither the City of Thomaston Board of Education nor the Board of Education of Upson County may delegate any of the powers either of them may possess relative to taxation for educational purposes. Said boards shall likewise have plenary power to provide, by such contract or any mutu ally acceptable amendments to any such contract, for the funding of such joint educa tional undertaking, the number of members of any such joint board, the officers thereof, the voting powers of officers, meeting dates, terms of members and for all other matters or things needful, necessary or incidental to the creation, organization and orderly oper ation of such joint board. The said City of Thomaston Board of Education and the Board of Education of Upson County shall further have the right, without limitation, to con tract with each other relative to the pro rata ownership, use, acquisition, maintenance, improvement or disposition of property, either real or personal, whether acquired by purchase or donation, to be used by either of them or by said joint Thomaston-Upson County Secondary Board of Education in educating high school students. Contracts entered into pursuant to the powers herein conferred may extend for periods of time up to 50 years. The Thomaston-Upson County Secondary Board of Education and its members shall be clothed with all governmental immunity enjoyed by either the Upson County Board of Education or the City of Thomaston Board of Education."
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 Board of Edu cation of the City of Thomaston and the Board of Education of Upson
( ) NO County to contract with each other for periods up to 50 years to create a joint secondary board of education to jointly and equally educate high school students of Thomaston-Upson County, to authorize said boards to delegate to any such joint board any powers possessed by them rela tive to educating such students except those powers relative to taxation, and to further contract with each other relative to the pro rata ownership of property, real and personal, whether acquired by purchase or by dona tion, including expenditures therefor and thereon, and to make convey ances pursuant thereto in furtherance of such educational endeavor?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh.W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed

Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

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y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob

Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCoIlum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. YMilford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R.

Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
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:
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 appli cant for a license as a funeral director hold a valid embalmer's license approved by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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 cer tain 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 1323. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Daugherty of the 33rd, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd, Russell of the 53rd, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-2506 relating to the punishment of misdemeanor offenses, as amended, so as to provide that a judge, in his discretion, may allow misdemeanor sentences of six months or

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less to be served during the nonworking hours of the defendant; and for other purposes.

HB 1339. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Smith of the 78th, Coleman of the 118th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act permitting driv ers' licenses to be deposited as bail on arrest for certain traffic offenses, approved April 13, 1973 so as to allow the use of drivers' licenses as bail in arrests for violation of certain traffic laws, except those in which a license may be suspended by the Commissioner of Public Safety for a first offense; and for other purposes.

HB 1348. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to the crime of child abandonment, as amended, so as to provide that the mother and the father of the child shall be competent witnesses in such cases; and for other purposes.

HB 1349. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, Snow of the 1st, Russell of the 53rd, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 30-202.1, making the grant of attorney's fees in cases involving alimony or divorce a final judgment, so as to authorize an attorney granted attorney's fees pursuant to said Code Section to bring an action in his own name to enforce such grant; and for other purposes.

HB 1402. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchinson of the 135th: A BILL to provide for the issuance of consular corps license plates free of charge; to provide for a short title; to provide for the year in which issuance of such plates shall begin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 285. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Gordon County, Ga., to Mr. Clifford W. Smith; and for other purposes.

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

SB 557. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new Criminal Code by adding a new Section 26-1507, so as to prohibit any person from injuring or interfering with the property of any company, municipality, or political subdivision engaged in the manufacture, sale or distribution of electricity, gas, water, telephone, or other public services; and for other purposes.

SB 559. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the fixing of support to be paid by the father of minor children where a final divorce decree contains no provisions governing the same and custody of such children is awarded to a third party or to the mother subse quently to the divorce decree, approved Mar. 21, 1958; and for other purposes.

SB 562. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 88-204, relating to the

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powers of county boards of health, so as to authorize county boards of health to make contracts and establish fees for the purpose of providing mental and other public health services; to provide no person shall be denied services on the basis of inability to pay; and for other purposes.

SB 564. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved Mar. 7, 1961, so as to exclude certain vehicles ten or more years old from the operation of the Act; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

SB 487. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Barker of the 18th, Hamilton of the 34th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved Mar. 19, 1943, so as to change the provisions permitting 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 557. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new Criminal Code by adding a new Section 26-1507, so as to prohibit any person from injuring or interfering with the property of any company, municipality, or political subdivision engaged in the manufacture, sale or distribution of electricity, gas, water, telephone, or other public services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 559. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the fixing of support to be paid by the father of minor children where a final divorce decree contains no provisions governing the same and custody of such children is awarded to a third party or to the mother subse quently to the divorce decree, approved Mar. 21, 1958; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 562. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st and Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 88-204, relating to the powers of county boards of health, so as to authorize county boards of health to make contracts and establish fees for the purpose of providing mental and other public health services; to provide no person shall be denied services on the basis of inability to pay; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 564. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved Mar. 7, 1961, so as to exclude certain vehicles ten or more years old from the operation of the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SR 285. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Gordon County, Ga., to Mr. Clifford W. Smith; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

Representative Howell of the 140th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 248. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, Ballard of the 45th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide, beginning with the year 1978, that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit instead of separately; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the election of the President of the Senate by the Senators; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams. Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed YBlackshear.J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. Y Cantv, H. Y Carlisle, J. YCarnes.C. YCarr.T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry. D. Y Chance, O. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. YColeman.T. YCoIlins, M. Y Colwell. C.H.

YConnell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster. P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris. B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. NHill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. YLogan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver YParham.B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips. L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Y Sams. Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 3.
The motion prevailed and SR 248 was reconsidered.
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 1214. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd and Irwin of the 130th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-99, relating to the wrongful sale or removal of mortgaged property, so as to increase the punishment for the wrongful sale or removal of motor 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:

Y Adams, G.D., Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrel!, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

YConnell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNix.K. Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. YParrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. YPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tw!ggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HE 179. By: Messrs. Buck of the 95th and 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 cer tain conditions; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 323), so as to provide that certain members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia currently not consid ered eligible for group term life insurance may be declared eligible for same under certain conditions; to change the duties of the Board of Trustees; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 323), is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph after paragraph (d) of subsection (2) of Section 17 of the Act, to be designated as paragraph (e) of subsection (2) of Section 17, to read as follows:
"(e) All laws to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who is a member of this retirement system on the effective date of this paragraph who elected nonmembership in the Employees' Retirement System and who, subsequently to such election of nonmembership, has become a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, and who by regulation is considered ineligible for group term life insurance coverage by reason of the election of nonmembership in the retirement system, shall become eligible for and shall be allowed group term life insurance coverage under provi sions of the Employees' Retirement System Act and State Employees' Assurance Department Act, computed on the basis of the member's attained age at the time of election of retirement system membership; provided, however, that the attained age of the member at the time of election of retirement system membership must have been less than 51 years of age; provided further that such member must successfully pass a physical examination, the results of which must be approved by the Board, prior to the member being allowed such group term life insurance coverage, and such physical examination must be conducted by a physician selected by the Board and the cost of such physical examination shall be paid by the member; provided further that the Board is authorized to require that the results of such physical examination accompany the written notice which must be filed with the Board by the member who desires such group term life insurance coverage. Any member made eligible by the provisions of this paragraph who desires group term life insurance coverage under the Act must elect this coverage by written notice filed with the Board of Trustees not later than 90 days following the effective date of this paragraph. The Board of Trustees is authorized to undertake all administrative duties necessary to transfer the contributions withheld from such member or on such member's behalf from any account within the retirement system to any other account necessary to facilitate the extension of life insurance cover age to any such member made eligible by the provisions of this paragraph for group term life insurance. Written notice shall be given to each member of the system affected as to the rights afforded under 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 substitute, offered by Representative Howell of the 140th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953 (Jan.-Feb. Sess.), p. 323), as amended, so as to provide that certain members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia currently not considered eligible for Group Term Life Insurance may be declared eligible for same under certain conditions; to change the duties of the Board of Trustees; 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 establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, (Jan.-Feb. Sess.), p. 323), as amended, is hereby

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amended by adding a new paragraph at the end of subsection (2) of Section 17 of the Act, to read as follows:
"All laws to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who is a member of this Retirement System on the effective date of this amendment who elected non-member ship in the Employees' Retirement System and who, subsequently to such election of non-membership has become a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or any person who declined Survivors' Benefits (Group Term Life Insurance) and who by regulation is considered ineligible for Group Term Life Insurance coverage shall become eligible for and shall be allowed Group Term Life Insurance coverage under provisions of the Employees' Retirement System Act and State Employees' Assurance Department Act, computed on the basis of the member's attained age at the time of election of Retirement System membership or the attained age at the time of declining Survivors' Benefits (Group Term Life Insurance) provided, however, that the attained age of the member at the time of election of Retirement System membership or the attained age at the time of declining Survivors' Benefits (Group Term Life Insurance) must have been less than fifty-one (51) years of age; provided further that such member must successfully pass a physical examination, the results of which must be approved by the Board, prior to the member being allowed such group term life insurance cover age, and such physical examination must be conducted by a physician selected by the Board and the cost of such physical examination shall be paid by the member; provided further that the Board is authorized to require that the results of such physical exami nation accompany the written notice which must be filed with the Board by the member who desires such group term life insurance coverage. Any member made eligible by the provisions of this amendment who desires Group Term Life Insurance coverage under this Act must elect coverage by written notice filed with the Board of Trustees not later than ninety (90) days following the effective date of this amendment. The Board of Trustees is authorized and directed to undertake all administrative duties necessary to transfer the contributions withheld from such member or on such member's behalf from any account within the Retirement System to any other account necessary to facilitate the extension of life insurance coverage to any such member made eligible by the provisions of this amendment for Group Term Life Insurance. Written notice shall be given to each member of the System effected as rights afforded under this paragraph".
Section 2. This Act shall take effect immediately 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:
Representative Canty of the 38th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 179 as follows: Delete the words beginning with "provided further" on lines 7 and 8, page 2, through the word "coverage" on line 18.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe NBaugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed

Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.

N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.

Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

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Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A., Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob NHowell.M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L.

N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. NSmyre.C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis

N Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 17, nays 115.

The amendment was lost.

The floor substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailev, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh.W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. YCarrell.B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, I). Y Chance, G. YChilders.E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover. Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards. W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.

Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins. J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble. Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman. R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom

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Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.

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 substi tute.
HB 1250. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Harris of the 60th, Russell of the 53rd, Parkman of the 66th, Taggart of the 125th, and Karrh of the 106th: 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 a felony, so as to provide that upon conviction of such felony, the sentence of such person shall run con secutively to any other sentence which such person has received; and for other purposes.
Representative Egan of the 25th moved that HB 1250 and all amendments thereto be recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary for further study.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham.B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. NEHiott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell. M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S.
N Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 56, nays 100.
The motion was lost.
Representative Lucas of the 102nd moved that HB 1250 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle; J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
YDaugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. NHill.G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, U.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Hoy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.Jr. West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 121.
The motion was lost.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 1250 by striking the words "have on his person" on lines 21 and 22 of page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "use".
Representative Russell of the 53rd moves to amend HB 1250 by adding a new Section 2 as follows: "Notwithstanding any prior court decision to the contrary, any crime committed in violation of Section 1 shall be considered a separate offense.".
The following substitute, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th and others was read:
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 a felony, approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 982), as amended by an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 385), so as to change the penalty provisions; to provide that upon conviction of such felony, the sentence of such person shall run consecutively to any other sentence which such person has received; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a firearm during the commission or attempt to commit a felony, approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 982), is amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Any person who shall have on his person a firearm or a knife having a blade of three or more inches in length during the commission of, or the attempt to commit, any crime against or involving the person of another, the unlawful entry into a building or vehicle or a theft from a building or theft of a vehicle and which crime is a felony shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be pun ished by confinement and labor in the penitentiary for a period of net less than ene aer more than five years, such sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received. Upon the second or subsequent conviction of a person under this Act, such person shall be punished by confinement and labor in the penitentiary for a period of net less than twe ner more than i& 10 years. Notwithstand ing any other provision of law to the contrary, the sentence of any person imposed for violating the provisions of this Act a second or subsequent time shall not be sus pended by the court and probationary sentence imposed in lieu thereof."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the floor substitute to HB 1250 by striking the words "have on his person" on lines 17 and 18 of page 1, and insert ing in lieu thereof the word "use".

An amendment, offered by Representative Hatcher of the 131st, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Russell of the 53rd moves to amend the floor substitute to HB
1250 by adding a new Section 2 as follows: "Notwithstanding, any prior court decision to the contrary, any crime committed in violation of Section 1 shall be considered a separate offense."

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. NCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.

Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.

Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. YGreer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.

Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.

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Y Matthews, D.R. Y McColIum, H. Y McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.

N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.

Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the floor substitute, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 60.

The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted.

Representative Russell of the 53rd moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the floor substitute, as amended.

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

N Adams, G.D., Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. Collins, M Colwell.C.H.

YConnell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. YCrawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. YDent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. NGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. YHam, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. NHill, B.L. NHill.G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin. J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. NKeyton. J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McColIum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. NNix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten. R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 77, nays 83. The motion to reconsider the floor substitute, as amended, was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. NHill.B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. YMcCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. YPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 41.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Logan of the 62nd stated that due to mechanical failure his vote was not recorded. He wished to vote "aye" on the passage of HB 1250, by substitute, as amended.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, P.M.

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The House was called to order by the Speaker.

The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

HR 711. By Representative Greer of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION

Expressing appreciation to the members of the Georgia Student Intern Program; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives has received the aid and assistance of the members of the Georgia Student Intern Program; and

WHEREAS, this aid has been an invaluable asset in helping this body function more efficiently; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia Student Intern Program have communicated to this body the following Resolution:
"Expressing appreciation and thanks to the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, we the undersigned, being participants in the Georgia Student Intern Program, have been permitted to participate in the legislative process of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, through this participation, we have been able to observe closely and con tribute to one of society's most important functions; and
WHEREAS, we have received the opportunity to become familiar with the decisionmaking process and legislative leaders of our State; and
WHEREAS, we have been able to evaluate our legislative process and have received invaluable educational training; and
WHEREAS, we now have become able to form better personal judgments concerning political and other matters by having observed the astute collective judgment of both the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Georgia Student Intern Program that we the undersigned hereby express our deepest thanks and appre ciation for being given the opportunity to participate in an outstanding program of great educational value.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate copy of this Resolution be for warded to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives".

1976 HOUSE INTERNS

Is/ Bill Adams Isl Bill Bahr
Is/ Larry Bauman y
/s/ Jolli Brown

Isi Larry Hanks /s/ Sheila Johnson Isl Pam King Is/ Cheryl Kitchens /s/ Tim McCreary

Is! Linda Cobb /s/ Glenn Doi
/s/ Tim Golden /s/ Traci Hampton

/s/ Betsy McDaniel
/s/ Alan Richer
/s/ Eric Pliner i c i. r u
/s/ Mark Schemfeld /s/ Marrion Stratton

/s/ Steve Vaughn

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1976 SENATE INTERNS

Is/ Janet Patricia Atkins

Isi Susan E. Neugent

1st Juanita Booker

/s/ Parris J. Phillips

1st Mary Catherine Ealick

/s/ Brent Pyles

1st Elden Elzworth
/'s'/Tim> othyW.> Floyd /s/ Steven E. Gaultney

/,s/, JTod,y SQ wanner /,s/,,,Gary ,,S. ,,Vey /s/, Arth, ur J,. .W..acaster

WHEREAS, this body regards that the members of the Georgia Student Intern Pro gram are a fine example of this State's greatest asset, the younger people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest thanks and appreciation for the aid and assistance given by the members of the Georgia Student Intern Program.

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 Georgia Student Intern Program.

HR 712. By Representatives Watson of the 114th and Waddle of the 113th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Honorable W. H. "Pip" Rape; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Honorable W. H. "Pip" Rape has served with distinction as the Chief of Police of Warner Robins for the past 14 years; and
WHEREAS, he is widely known throughout the State for his effective and efficient law enforcement programs; and
WHEREAS, he has repeatedly and without thought for his own personal safety risked his own life to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Warner Robins; and
WHEREAS, he has always been very active in the civic, political, fraternal and reli gious affairs of his community, having served as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Houston County for eight years, as chairman of such board for two years and as a member of the city council for four years; and
WHEREAS, his leadership has provided the guidance that has made the Warner Robins community a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby extend its sincerest appreciation to Honorable W. H. "Pip" Rape for his long and distinguished service to the people of Warner Robins 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable W. H. "Pip" Rape.

HR 713. By Representative Carter of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION Commending Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Hutchinson; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Hutchinson was born on February 16, 1897, in Berrien County, Georgia, now Cook County, Georgia, on the Wilkes Farm; and
WHEREAS, she was married to the late Dr. LeRoy Hutchinson, who was one of the outstanding citizens of Cook County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she is the sister of the late Wilson B. Wilkes, former Senator, Repre sentative and Budget Director for the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Hutchinson is the mother of Patricia Hutchinson Whitehurst; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Hutchinson is loved dearly by the citizens of her area; and
WHEREAS, she has given inspiration to countless numbers because of her high ideals, morals, character and deep concern for her fellowman; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Hutchinson will be celebrating her 79th birthday on February 16, 1976, and it is only fitting and proper that the members of this Body recognize her on this, her birthday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Hutchinson on the occasion of her 79th birthday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit three copies of this Resolution to Honorable Jack Carter, Representative, 146th District.

HR 714. By Representatives McDonald of the 12th and Coleman of the 118th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the firemen of Georgia on Firemen's Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia there are 12,000 firemen who man 500 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, in the pursuit of these goals eight firemen were called upon to give their lives in the past year; 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, February 25, 1976, is Firemen's Recognition Day; 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 and congratulated on Firemen's Recognition Day for a job well done.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Chief David Hilton as President of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and to James Deese as President of the Georgia Firemen's Association.

HR 715. By Representatives Dent of the 85th, Calhoun of the 88th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th and Miles of the 86th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Miss Rosa Louise Ross; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Miss Rosa Louise Ross of Augusta; and
WHEREAS, Miss Ross was a graduate of Paine High School and Paine College; a graduate of Teachers College of Columbia University, where she received a Master's Degree in Mathematics; and was a teacher for many years at Lucy Laney High School in Augusta, where she was instrumental in organizing the Big Brothers and the ROTC unit; and
WHEREAS, she was selected as the first Teacher of the Year for Richmond County, the first woman president of the Richmond County Teachers' Association, the first dele gate from Richmond County to the National Education Association Convention in Denver, was a charter member of the Georgia Alumni of Pi Lambda Theta, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, was instrumental in the organization of the Augusta Pan-Hellenic Council and was selected in 1976 as the Woman of the Year by the National Association of College Women.
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 Miss Rosa Louise Ross and hereby extend their 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to the family of Miss Rosa Louise Ross.

SR 305. By Senator Foster of the 50th:

A RESOLUTION
Urging each member of the General Assembly to rekindle the "Spirit of 76" by hold ing town hall meetings; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in this year of the National Bicentennial Celebration, it is appropriate that the members of the General Assembly, as the representatives of the people, attempt to rekindle in this State the "Spirit of 76"; and
WHEREAS, the "Spirit of 76" that was the force behind the American Revolution was based in part on the belief that all citizens should have the right to express their views on issues concerning their government; and
WHEREAS, the town meeting and town hall meetings are an important part of the history of the development of American democracy; and
WHEREAS, the members of the General Assembly could foster these purposes by holding town hall meetings in their districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF

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GEORGIA that the members of this body urge each member of the General Assembly to hold town hall meetings in his district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such town hall meetings should be held in accord ance with the following provisions:
(a) such meetings should be held at the county courthouse in each county in the district, or similar public building in the county,
(b) such meetings should be held at least once a year prior to the convening of the regular session of the General Assembly,
(c) notice of such meetings should be given in the news media, and (d) two or more members of the General Assembly may hold joint town hall meet ings.

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:

SB 583. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Eldridge of the 7th, Lewis of the 21st, and many others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68B-207, relating to the application for the issuance of drivers' licenses of persons under 18 years of age, so as to provide for distinctive drivers' licenses issued to such applicants; and for other purposes.

SB 472. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that landlords shall account to their tenants for interest on security or damage deposits placed with the landlord; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 572. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved Apr. 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, so as to specify the duties and powers of the enforcement officers employed by the Department of Transportation; to provide for other matters; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House Substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like Committee on the part of the House on the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Howard of the 42nd, Barnes of the 33rd, and Banks of the 17th:

The Senate insists on its Substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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.

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The Senate recedes from its disagreement to House Substitute to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 345. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 88-9 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.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 566. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, approved Mar. 13, 1975, so as to add certain definitions; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 353. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to provide for the regulation of offroad vehicles; to provide a short title ("Off-Road Vehicle Act of 1975"); and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read:

The House Motor Vehicles Committee moves to amend Senate Bill 353 by deleting Section 4(a) in its entirety and by deleting the word "written" on line 6, page 3, of Section 4(f).

The following amendment to the Committee amendment was read:

Representative Peters of the 2nd moves to amend the Committee amendment by striking all of said amendment after the word "entirety" on line 2 thereof.

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

Y Adams. G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle. Joe Y Baugh, W.E. NBeck, J.M. Y Bcckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P, Y Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A. Y Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.

Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. NCarrell.B.
N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Cuipepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean.D.C. Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A. YHa is, B.B.,Sr. YHa is, J.G.
Ha is, J.F. Ha ison, C. Ha her, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill.B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob NHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.

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N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. NMann.C.C.

N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
YNix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.

Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D.

Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Smyre.C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V, Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M.

N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment to the amendment, the ayes were 65, nays 68.
The amendment was lost.
Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the Peters amendment to the Committee amendment.
On the motion, roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck.T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. NChilds.P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A. D. NCole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell.C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Eraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob
Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill.B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 100, nays 44.
The motion prevailed and the Peters amendment to the Committee amendment was reconsidered.

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The Peters amendment to the Committee was again taken up for consideration.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. YBeckham.B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. YCarr.T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Child's, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Dayis, W.
Y Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. YHill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver YParham.B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey. H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment to the amendment, the ayes were 123, nays 24.
The Peters amendment to the Committee amendment to SB 353 was adopted.
The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th and Carrell of the 75th move to amend SB 353 as follows: By striking Section 4 beginning on line 21 of page 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. Operating Restrictions. Any person operating an off-road vehicle under any of the following conditions shall be deemed to be in violation of this Act and subject to the penalties provided for in Section 6: (a) without operative brakes, or without mufflers or other silencing equipment; (b) on any private property without the expressed written permission of the owner of the property or his agent.". By striking from lines 23 and 24 of page 3 the following: "$50.00 to $100.00, or imprisonment for up to ninety (90) days or both.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "not more than $25.00.".

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Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend SB 353 by adding the follow ing: A comma and the word "counties" after the word "municipalities" on line 5, page 1; and on page 3, line 13, add the words "and counties" after the word "municipal ities".

An amendment, offered by Representative Smith of the 42nd, was read and with drawn 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill.B.L. YHill.G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. YPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 133, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HR 543-1498. By Representatives Hill of the 127th, Brown of the 34th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Smyre of the 92nd, Greer of the 43rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th and others:
A RESOLUTION Creating the Small and Minority Owned Businesses Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the current economic conditions facing our State and Nation have caused a particularly severe impact on small and minority owned businesses; and
WHEREAS, collectively, these businesses are very important to the sustained eco nomic well-being of the State of Georgia and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to study the problems and needs of small and minority owned businesses in order to develop methods to alleviate these problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Small and Minority Owned Businesses Study Committee, to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; five Senators, to be appointed by the President of the Senate; and five members to be appointed by the Governor. The Committee shall be authorized to explore the needs and problems of small and minority owned businesses and to develop programs to assist in solving these problems. The Committee shall also be authorized to initiate such action as it may deem necessary to encourage economic development and assistance for small and minority owned businesses. The Committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary and convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the Committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative mem bers of interim legislative committees, but shall receive the same for not more than 20 days. The legislative members of the Committee shall be paid from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of State government. The other members of the Committee shall be paid from the funds appropriated to or available to the executive branch of State government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the 1977 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, at which time the Committee shall stand abolished.

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 90, nays 0.

The Chair voted "aye".

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 91, nays 0.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

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 appli cant 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 Senate amendment was read:

The Senate offers the following amendment:

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Amend HB 723 by inserting on Page 2, line 3, between the word, "months" and the word, "as", the following: ", either full or part time,". By striking from Page 2, lines 6 and 7, the following: "and in the same funeral establishment with the apprentice".

Representative Cox of the 141st moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 723.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrel!, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M. YChilds, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. YCollins.M. YColwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. YHill.G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore. T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill! Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver YParham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat. Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToIes.E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 130, nays 6.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 723 was agreed to.

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 494-1333. By Representatives Larsen of the 27th, Battle of the 124th, Matthews of the 63rd, Beck of the 148th, Bolster of the 30th and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize and direct the Board of Regents to establish a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without charge for tuition

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when space is available in a scheduled course; 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 VIII, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph II to read as follows:
"Paragraph II. Program for Elderly Citizens. The Board of Regents is hereby authorized and directed to establish, by not later than the beginning of the fall quarter of 1977, a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without charge for tuition when space is available in a scheduled course. Such program shall provide for credit as well as noncredit courses. The Board of Regents shall adopt and promulgate rules and regu lations, not inconsistent with this Paragraph, to implement and carry out the provisions of this Paragraph."
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 and direct the Board of Regents to establish a program whereby citizens of this State
( ) NO who are 60 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without charge for tuition when space is available in a scheduled course?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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 to authorize and direct the Board of Regents to establish a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older may attend certain units of the University System of Georgia without payment of fees when space is available in a course scheduled for resident credit; 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 VIII, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph II to read as follows:
"Paragraph II. Program for Elderly Citizens. The Board of Regents is hereby authorized and directed to establish, by not later than the beginning of the fall quarter of 1977, a program whereby citizens of this State who are 60 years of age or older may attend units of the University System of Georgia without payment of fees when space is available in a course scheduled for resident credit. Such program shall not include attendance at classes in dental, medical, veterinary, or law schools. Persons who attend units of the University System of Georgia under the program established pursuant to this Paragraph shall not be counted as students by the Board of Regents for budgetary purposes. The Board of Regents shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this Paragraph, to implement and carry out the provi sions of this Paragraph."
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

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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 and direct the Board of Regents to establish a program whereby citizens of this State
( ) NO who are 60 years of age or older may attend certain units of the Univer sity System of Georgia without payment of fees when space is available in a course scheduled for resident credit?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell.C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
YDaugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 5.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
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 organiza tion; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 92-3105, relating to corporations and organizations exempt from State income tax, as amended, so as to provide that corporations and organizations shall be exempt from State income taxation on a similar basis as such corporations and organizations are exempt from federal income taxation; to provide for filing of applica tions for exempt status; to provide for a tax on certain income; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 92-3105, relating to corporations and organizations exempt from State income tax, as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Section 92-3105 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
"(a) Corporations and organizations exempt from tax. An organization described below shall be exempt from taxation imposed under Georgia Code Section 92-3102, as amended, unless such exemption is denied under subsections (b) or (c) of this Act.
(1) Those organizations described by the provisions of Section 501(c) or Section 501(d) or Section 501(e) or Section 664 or Section 401 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. Such organizations shall be exempt from taxation for State purposes in the same manner and to the same extent as for federal purposes.
(2) Insurance companies which pay to the State a tax upon premium income. (b) An organization requesting exemption under subsection (a)(l) shall file a written application with the State Revenue Commissioner. The State Revenue Commissioner shall have the authority to issue a determination letter or ruling to an organization requesting such exemption, either approving or disallowing the requested exempt status. Until a determination letter approving such exempt status is issued by the State Revenue Commissioner, no exempt status shall exist. Provided, however, that those organizations which have an exempt status in effect under provisions of Section 501(c) or Section 501(d) or Section 501(e) or Section 664 or Section 401 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, on the date this Act becomes effective shall retain such exempt status unless revoked as hereinafter provided. The State Revenue Commissioner shall have the authority to issue rules governing the filing of written applications and the issuance of determination letters. The State Revenue Commissioner shall have the authority to revoke the exempt status of any organization described in subsection (a)(l), when:
(1) the United States Internal Revenue Service revokes the exempt status of an organization; or
(2) the organization ceases to be organized or operated in the manner in which it was organized or operated at the time the exempt status was granted; or
(3) the organization engages in any prohibited transaction as set forth in the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended; or
(4) there is any material change in the character or purpose of the organization or in the mode of operation of the organization. Such revocation shall revoke the exempt status retroactively to the time of the occur rence of the disqualifying event or events hereinbefore set forth. All exempt organiza tions shall immediately notify the State Revenue Commissioner, in writing, of the occurrence of any of the disqualifying events hereinbefore described, or of receipt by such organization of a notice of intent to terminate its exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service. The statute of limitations governing the assessment of any taxes determined to be due the State of Georgia, due to the revocation of exempt status, shall be tolled as of the date of the occurrence of the event or events hereinbefore described. The State Revenue Commissioner may at any time require an organization which is exempt from taxation to file an information return stating the organization's gross income, receipts, disbursements, accumulation of income, or other data deemed necessary for the proper administration of this Act.

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(c) Unrelated Business Income - Tax is hereby imposed on income from trade or business which is not related to exempt purposes of organizations described in subsec tion (a)(l). This income shall be referred to as unrelated business income and shall be such income as presently defined in Section 512 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. Tax shall be at the rate provided in Georgia Code Section 92-3102, as amended."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 97, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1281. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-6, relative to the practice of podiatry, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the examination and qualifications of applicants; to change the provisions relative to the refusal or revocation of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 84-6, relative to the practice of podiatry, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the examination and qualifications of applicants; to change the provisions relative to the refusal or revocation of licenses; to provide for reissuance of revoked licenses and licensure after previous refusal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 84-6, relative to the practice of podiatry, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Code Section 84-603 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 84-603 to read as follows:
"84-603. Examination of applicants to practice podiatry; time; qualifications of appli cants.--Podiatry examinations shall be held semiannually, in such city or town as the board shall agree upon. The board shall publish the date and place of meetings in a newspaper published in the State of Georgia having general circulation. The board shall from time to time adopt rules and regulations as they deem necessary for the perfor mance of their duties. Any person wishing to practice podiatry shall make written application through the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, to the Board of Podia try Examiners 15 days prior to examinations in such form as shall be determined by the board. Applicants may stand for the examination either before or after the comple tion of one year of training as a podiatric intern or resident; provided, however, that before an applicant shall be eligible to receive a license to practice in this State, he shall furnish to the board satisfactory evidence in form and substance approved by the board that he has satisfactorily completed at least one year of training as a podiatric

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intern or resident in a program and institution approved by, and in good standing with, the board. An applicant for license shall have attained the age of 21 years, be of good moral character, and be a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine, recog nized by the board, offering no less than a minimum four-year course in podiatry. Examinations shall be in the English language, written or oral, embracing the following subjects: Histology, dermatology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, bacteriology, pathol ogy, diagnosis, and treatment, materia medica and therapeutics, clinical podiatry and such added subjects as shall subsequently be taught by accredited colleges of podiatry. Any applicant having passed the required State board examination in Georgia and completed the prescribed residency requirements may be granted the privilege of a limited, temporary license to practice, upon approval of the State Board, until his per manent license is prepared and legally signed and sealed by the proper authorities. The minimum requirement for licensure shall be a general average of 75 percent of the subjects involved and not less than 50 percent in any one subject."
Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 84-608 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 84-608 to read as follows:
"84-608. Refusal or revocation of licenses; hearing; appeal.--The Board of Podiatry Examiners may, by a majority vote, refuse to grant, revoke, or suspend for a specified period the license to practice podiatry in this State, of any person or applicant, upon the following grounds to wit: Employment of fraud or deception in the examination of, consultation with or treatment of patients; employment of fraud or deception in applying for, or passing examination for license; habitual intemperance in the use of ardent spirits or narcotics; or flagrant immorality; or failure to comply with the law in renewing license annually by paying to the board proper annual license renewal registration fee. In cases where a license is proposed to be revoked, the charges referred by the board shall be made known to the person in writing, stipulating the place of hearing and giving the person or his counsel 20 days' notice. There may be an appeal from the judgment of the board by the person whose license is revoked in court, as in other cases now provided for by laws of Georgia. The board shall have the power to compel the attendance of any witnesses in behalf of the board or the person. The board shall have power to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses or material. Any witness refusing to appear and testify without legal excuse at such hearing of said board after having been served with a subpoena issued by said board, requiring such witness to appear and testify at such hearing, shall be guilty of contempt and the judge of the superior court in whose jurisdiction said hearing is held shall punish same as though committed before him upon certification of said act to the judge by the board. Should the person not appear, the board must proceed with the hearing and upon satisfactory proof of the charges preferred, revoke the license, regardless of the default of the person to appear. In cases of failure to renew license by paying the annual license renewal fee, the board shall have the power to revoke this license directly without a court hear ing, provided the person has been given proper and timely notification in writing that the renewal fee is past due and provided the person has not appealed to the board for an extension of time for payment of the renewal fee or has shown the board just cause why the annual license renewal fee has not been duly paid at the time specified under the terms of this Chapter."
Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding immediately following Code Section 84-608 a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 84-608.1 to read as follows:
"84-608.1. Reissuance of revoked licenses; granting of license previously refused.--At any time after six months has elapsed from the final termination of the proceedings involving refusal or revocation of license and upon application in form and substance
approved by the board, the Board of Podiatry Examiners may by a majority vote issue a new license or grant a license to the person affected, restoring or conferring all the
rights and privileges pertaining to the practice of podiatry as defined and regulated by this Chapter and rules promulgated by the Board of Podiatry Examiners. Any person to whom such rights and privileges have been restored shall pay to the Joint Secretary,
State Examining Boards, a license fee of $50.00 on the issuance of a new license."

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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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan. H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. YPinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M.
YTwiggs.R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 119, nays 13.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
HB 1376. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act to create, provide and require a compre hensive, uniform, statewide system for gathering information to be used as the basis for more uniform taxation of property within this State so as to pro vide that the Chief Appraiser shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the board of tax assessors in all 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 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1377. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd, and Knight of

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the 67th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6912, relating to county boards of equalization so as to change the time within which a notice of appeal must be filed with the local board of tax assessors by residents 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 96, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1489. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relating to game and fish, as amended, so as to provide for a short title; to clarify the use of boats in commercial fishing operations; 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 102, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1491. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources to appoint conser vation rangers, so as to provide a short title ("Conservation Ranger 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 98, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1581. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to limit the purposes for which interest on certain investments may be used; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Connell of the 87th 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 12,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole.J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H, Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Manner, Bob Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G.

Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. I ,ine, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W, Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.

Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, W.H. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Ware.J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Jack Key, Pastor of the Vineville United Methodist Church, Macon, Georgia:
O God, our Father, we now acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and offer unto Thee the devotion of our hearts. Make plain unto us what we should do this day and grant us the courage to walk in that way. This day help us to think and to think clearly; help us to speak and to speak wisely, help us to live and to live faith fully. May we always do our best and then leave the results with Thee.
We thank Thee for those who, in times past, have led us in right and good paths. Particularly, do we thank Thee for Abraham Lincoln-for the spirit of his great life, for the example he set before our people, and for his dedication to freedom and justice for all.
Upon each of these who sit in session here today we pray for Thy Spirit's coming. We would not forget those we represent, to our own selves we would be true, and would live as under the eye of God. By Thy grace help us to meet great needs with great deeds, and match lofty professions with lively practices. Thus, may we move forward to a better state, a better nation, a better world. Amen.
Mr. Nessmith of the 82nd, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day has been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

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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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1823. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to provide for the use of deaf and blind sign language interpreters in certain administrative and judicial proceedings, agency service and educational set tings; to provide for notice and need of proof of disability; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 1824. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend Code Title 114, relat ing to Workmen's Compensation, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to exclusion of certain rights and remedies by the Workmen's Compen sation Law; to provide that the employee shall retain certain remedies; to pro vide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 1825. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties so as to change the jurisdiction of such courts; to change certain filing fees and costs for such courts; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1826. By: Representative Bowman of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act relating to motor vehicles' licenses so as to change the fee provisions relative to passen ger cars; to provide for applicability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1827. By: Representative Bowman of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act requiring the State Auditor to establish an equalized adjusted school property tax digest for each county in the State and for the State as a whole, excluding therefrom real and personal property exempted from taxation for school purposes so as to provide that the county sales ratio study will include only those property

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transfer that occur between property owners that reside within the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1828. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Appling County so as to change the civil juris diction of said court; to change the fees for filing claims in said court; to change the title of the bailiffs of said court to marshals of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1829. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hazlehurst so as to change the date of city elec tions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1830. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend the Oil and Gas and Deep Drilling Act of 1975 so as to provide for certain terms; to provide for authority and powers of the Board of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1831. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, so as to completely and exhaustively revise the provisions thereof relating to credit life and credit accident and sickness insurance; to regulate the sale of such insurance; to provide premiums therefor; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1832. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Telfair County on an annual salary in lieu of a fee system of compen sation so as to change the salary of said sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1833. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Telfair County so as to change the salary of said tax commissioner; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1834. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the method of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Telfair County, Georgia, from the fee and salary systems to the salary system, exclusively, so as to change the salary of said county officer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1835. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the method of compensating the judge of the probate court of Telfair County, Ga., from the fee system and salary system to the salary system exclusively so as to change the salary of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1836. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues in and for the County of Telfair, Ga., so as to change the compensation of said commissioner; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1837. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Matthews of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to abolish the office of coroner and create in lieu thereof the office of county medical examiner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 63,000 and not more than 72,000 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 Legis lation.

HB 1838. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to provide limitations upon written agreements to submit future controversies of Medical Malpractice to arbitration; to provide that any contract for medical services which contains a provision for arbitration of future controversies as to professional negligence shall have such provision as the first article of the contract to provide for rescission of the contract upon written notice within a specified time limit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1839. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert, Floyd and Davis of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Williams of the 54th, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to provide the circumstances in certain counties (population 400,000-500,000) under which receipts for certain tax payments need not be furnished the tax payer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1840. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, and Collins of the 144th: 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.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1841. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, the Georgia Code of Public Transportation, so as to provide for the acquisition, operation and maintenance of special-purpose aircraft by the Georgia Forestry Commission, Dept. of Natural Resources and the Dept. of Public Safety; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1842. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Watkinsville so as to authorize the mayor and council of the Town of Watkinsville to appoint a qualified person to preside over the mayor's court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 710-1842. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Mullinax of the 69th, Childers of the 15th, Gammage of the 17th, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating a joint legislative committee to study H. B. 1555 and other matters related thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 1843. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, Edwards of the 20th, Dean of the 29th, Bowman of the 103rd, Adams of the 14th, and Scott of the 37th: A BILL to amend an Act classifying motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes so as to change certain of the methods and proce dures for the taxation of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1844. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, Edwards of the 20th, Dean of the 29th, Bowman of the 103rd, Adams of the 14th, and Scott of the 37th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses so as to change the license tag fees for certain vehi cles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1845. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, Edwards of the 20th, Dean of the 29th, Bowman of the 103rd, Adams of the 14th, and Scott of the 37th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68-2, relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to change the provisions and requirements relative to the registration and licens ing of certain vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1846. By: Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Larsen of the 119th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 49-604, relating to the procedure for the appointment of guardians for persons who are mentally ill, mentally retarded or mentally incompetent to the extent that they are incapable of managing their estates, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1847. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-27 relative to gambling and related offenses so as to provide certain exceptions with respect to printed materials and related advertising materials for ship ment out of the State of Georgia to governmental bodies lawfully using such materials; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 716-1847. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Barry of the 94th, Parrish of the 97th, Thompson of the 93rd, Phillips of the 91st, and King of the 96th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that real property shall not be reappraised for tax purposes more often than once every four years unless improvements thereon have changed the valuation of the real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 717-1847. By: Representatives Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th, and Nix and Edwards of the 20th: A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local act or acts for any matters relative to the disposition of the assets and obligations of any municipality lying wholly within Cobb County which is abolished by the repeal of the act providing a charter for such munici pality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1848. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, McCollum of the 134th, Carr of the 105th, Murphy of the 18th, Adams of the 14th, Castleberry of the lllth, Rainey of the 135th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act com pletely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that a wildlife ranger, after a minimum number of years of service, upon leaving the Dept. of Natural Resources under honorable conditions, may retain his weapon and badge under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1849. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to change the provisions relating to the taking of depositions upon oral examination; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1850. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, Childs of the 51st, Hays of the 1st, and Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend Code Section 93-309.1 relating to the duty of the Public Service Commission to consider the quality of the service rendered in fixing just and reasonable rates, so as to provide that the Commission shall fix the rate and charges for the sale of electricity to any public school or to any county or inde pendent public school system as the lowest rate charged to consumers of elec tricity within this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1851. By: Representatives Clark and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Franklin County and an advisory board so as to change the compensation of the advisory board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1852. 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; to fix the date upon which the mayor and councilmen shall take office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1853. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Ga., in the county of Henry; to provide for the incorporation of said City; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1854. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County so as to provide for the recall of the members of said Board of Commissioners; to provide for recall elections and petitions; to provide for filling of vacancies created by recall; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1855. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hampton so as to provide for the specific repeal of the former charter of the City of Hampton; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1856. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of McDonough so as to change the term of office of the mayor of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1857. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Henry 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 purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1858. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County so as to stagger the terms of office of the members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1859. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to provide for a board of elec tions in certain counties (population 23,600-25,000); to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appoint ment, resignation and removal of its members; to provide for qualifications and terms of its members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 718-1859. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall eco nomic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new manufacturing, processing, storage or transshipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Henry 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 Legis lation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate

were read the second time:

HB 1787

HB 1810

HB 1788

HB 1811

HB 1789

HB 1812

HB 1790

HB 1813

HB 1791

HB 1814

HB 1792

HB 1815

HB 1793

HR 705-1815

HB 1794

HR 706-1815

HB 1795

HB 1816

HB 1796

HB 1817

HB 1797

HB 1818

HB 1798

HB 1819

HB 1799

HR 707-1819

HB 1800

HB 1820

HB 1801

HB 1821

HR 676-1801

HR 709-1821

HR 677-1801

HB 1822

HB 1802

SB 487

HB 1803

SB 557

HB 1804

SB 559

HB 1805

SB 562

HB 1806

SB 564

HB 1807

SR 285

HB 1808

HB 1809

Mr. Wood of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs 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 303

Do Not Pass.

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HB 880 HB 1015 HR 207-883 HR 280 SB 168

Do Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Pass. Do Not Pass. Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Wall of the 61st Secretary

Mr. 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 follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1500 Do Pass. HB 51 Do Pass. HB 1668 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman
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 Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
SB 414 Do Pass. SB 380 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1791 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the Housfe with the follow ing recommendations:
SB 365 Do Pass. SB 464 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1445 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1150 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st 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 following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 263 Do Pass. HB 1502 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. 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 following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1763 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1822 Do Pass. HB 1821 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 541 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 498 Do Pass, as Amended. SB 389 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th 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 - Local Legislation 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 660

Do Pass.

HB 1738

Do Pass.

HB 1297

Do Pass.

HB 1740

Do Pass.

HB 1504

Do Pass.

HB 1742

Do Pass.

HB 1689

Do Pass.

HB 1743

Do Pass.

HB 1735

Do Pass.

HR 596-1634 Do Pass.

HB 1736

Do Pass.

HB 1737

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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Mr. Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submit ted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance 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 406 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1495 Do Pass. HB 1707 Do Pass. HB 414 Do Pass. SB 428 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Thursday, February 12, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Thursday, February 12,1976, and submits the following:

HB 190 HB 272 HB 312 HB 422 HB 1033 HB 1042 HB 1186 HB 1270 HB 1278 HB 1282 HB 1311 HB 1336 HB 1369 HB 1422 HB 1469 HB 1493 HB 1526 HB 1536 HB 1627 HB 1651 HB 1656 HB 1657 HB 1660 HB 1662 HB 1727

Employees' Ret. Sys., Additional Persons School Employees Ret. Sys., 31 yrs. Service Employees Ret. Sys., Periods of Service State Bd. of Exam, of Water Well Contrs. Cty. Tax Appraisers, Prof. Qualifications Landlords & Tenants, Rights of Tenants Aid to Dependent Child., Ben.(Reconsidered) Free School Lunch, False Information Dentistry, Dentists, etc., Relating to Admins, of Estates, Probate of Wills Ad Val Taxation, Public Property Dev. Authorities, Community Antenna TV Teachers, Maternity Leaves of Absence Grain Dealers, Licensing & Bonding St. Plann. & Comm. Affairs Policy Bd. Duties Public Safety Unif. Div. Elig. Requirements Peace Off. Stds. & Training Council; Power Surface Mining, Nat. Res. Bd., Powers & Duties Driver's Licenses, Revoked, Reasons Jekyll, Terms Condominium & Unit Sales Tax, Fees, Charges, Rock Eagle 4-H Insurance, Consent to Rate (Reconsidered) Insurance Agents' Certificate of Authority Domestic Insurers Grounds for Conservation Ins. Motor Veh. License & Reg. Officer's, Powers

HR 517-1385 Designate, Official State Rock, Gem HR 565-1544 Hartsfield Int. Airport Advisory Committee

SB 206

Fire Fighter's Mediation Act, CityICty., Gov.

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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,
I si Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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.

The report 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 1297. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Judges' and Solicitor Generals' Retirement Fund of Fulton County providing for payment of benefits from the fund; to renumber succeeding sections of said Act accordingly; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1504. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide a limitation upon prior service credit for active full-time military duty under 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 ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1689. By: Representative Keyton of the 143rd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Coolidge, Ga., in the County of Thomas; to provide for the incorpo ration and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to pro vide for the executive branch of the city government; to provide for the judicial branch of the city government; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

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 HO, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1735. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the judge of said court; to change the provisions relating to the salary of the clerk 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1736. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County so as to provide for an additional judge of the State Court of Chatham County; to provide for the powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, immunities and compensation of said additional 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1737. By: Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act con solidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved Feb. 24, 1874, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the recorder of said city; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1738. By: Representatives Cole and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act amend ing the charter of the City of Dalton approved Jan. 30, 1946, establishing the corporate limits of the City of Dalton and Acts amendatory of said charter by incorporating in said city, parts of land lots in the 12th District and 3rd Section of Whitfield 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1740. By: Representative Sigman of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act providing

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for a new Board of Education of Newton County, approved Mar. 31, 1967, so as to change the number of members of the board; to change the education districts; to provide for election of members by the electors of the member's district only; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1742. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1801, relating to clerks of the judges of the probate courts, as amended, so as to authorize the judge of the probate court in all counties whose population is not less than 23,450 nor more than 23,550, to appoint a clerk whose salary shall be paid from county funds, which salary shall not exceed the sum approved, by the board of commissioners of any such 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1743. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Upson County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to strike therefrom the word "ordinary" in every instance in which it appears and to insert in lieu thereof the phrase "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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 596-1634. By Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, Johnson, Lee, West and Bailey of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize and empower the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County, Georgia, to license and regulate businesses and levy a license fee on businesses in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County and to otherwise regulate and exercise police powers over businesses operated within the unin corporated areas of said County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection, and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"The Board of Commissioners of Fayette County, Georgia, as the governing authority

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of said County, is hereby authorized and empowered to levy, assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms and corporations doing business in the unincor porated areas of said County and is further authorized and empowered to classify all such businesses and business enterprises and to assess different fees and taxes against different classes of business being conducted in the unincorporated areas of said County and in order to provide for the public welfare, health and security of the people of Fayette County, the governing authority of said County is further authorized and empowered to regulate and exercise police powers over any businesses operated or conducted within the unincorporated areas of said County, and to prescribe and enforce such rules and regula tions as may be necessary to effectuate the powers herein granted. Violation of any such regulations adopted by said governing authority of Fayette County shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction thereof as prescribed by the general laws of the State of Georgia."
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 Fayette County to levy, assess and collect business licenses
( ) NO and taxes from all persons, firms and corporations doing business in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County, and to otherwise regulate and exercise police powers over any such businesses?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. YChilders, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr.

Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. YHill.G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.

Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kiigore, T.M.
King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.

Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, E.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.

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Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart.T.
Y Thomason, Boyd

Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R.
YVaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware.J.C.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.

Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 147, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds 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 Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 299. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: A RESOLUTION creating the Study Committee to develop proposed legislation regarding Certification of Need for Health Facilities; and for other purposes.

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

SB 475. By: Senators Hamilton of the 34th, Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the public safety and welfare by authorizing participation by Federal, State, local governmental, private paid, industrial, and/or volunteer fire departments to enter into mutual aid agreements among themselves and/or other agencies; and for other pur
poses.

SB 575. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved Apr. 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, so as to revise the definition of "public road"; to expand the Dept. of Trans portation's authority to make contracts for the construction or maintenance of public roads; to revise the definition of "self-liquidating"; and for other pur poses.

HB 1256. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A BILL TO amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", approved Jan. 11, 1954, as amended, so as to allow the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to authorize two solid colored marked vehicles per State Patrol Post; and for other purposes.

HB 1529. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to authorize the operation of a vehicle without a certificate of inspection for a certain period of time after a windshield is replaced on such vehicle; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

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SR 307. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to change the name and designation of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Industry and Trade; to change the name and designation of the Board of Community Development to the Board of Industry and Trade; and for other purposes.

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

SB 587. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34A-706, relating to municipal primaries and elections held at the time of general primaries and elections, so as to provide upon a certain date for end of terms and even-year length of terms for all municipal offices; and for other purposes.

SB 582. By: Senators Warren of the 43rd and Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, to define terms used in this Title; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

SB 472. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that landlords shall account to their tenants for interest on security or damage deposits placed with the landlord; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 475. By: Senators Hamilton of the 34th, Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the public safety and welfare by authorizing participation by Federal, State, local governmental, private paid, industrial, and/or volunteer fire departments to enter into mutual aid agreements among themselves and/or other agencies; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 566. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, approved Mar. 13, 1975, so as to add certain definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 572. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved Apr. 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, so as to specify the duties and powers of the enforcement officers employed by the Department of Transportation; to provide for other matters; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 575. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved Apr. 18, 1973, known as the Ga. Code of Public Transportation, so as to revise the definition of "public road"; to expand the Dept. of Trans portation's authority to make contracts for the construction or maintenance of public roads; to revise the definition of "self-liquidating"; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 582. By: Senators Warren of the 43rd and Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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; to define terms used in this Title; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 583. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Eldridge of the 7th, Lewis of the 21st, and many others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68B-207, relating to the application for the issuance of drivers' licenses of persons under 18 years of age, so as to provide for distinctive drivers' licenses issued to such applicants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 587. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34A-706, relating to municipal primaries and elections held at the time of general primaries and elections, so as to provide upon a certain date for end of terms and even-year length of terms for all municipal offices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 299. By: Senator Fincher of the 54th: A RESOLUTION creating the Study Committee to develop proposed legislation regarding Certification of Need for Health Facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SR 307. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to change the name and designation of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Industry and Trade; to change the name and designation of the Board of Community Development to the Board of Industry and Trade; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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 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.

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Representative Sigman of the 74th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 926 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 Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th and Sigman of the 74th.

Representative Phillips of the 120th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Patten of the 146th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

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:

HB 1270. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Harden of the 154th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful fo any parent or guardian of any school child to provide false information in order to obtain free school lunches or such lunches at a reduced price; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly provide false information on behalf of any school child in order to obtain free school meals or school meals at a reduced price for such child; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any such person to fail to correct a false impression, if such person knows of such false impression, of an existing fact or set of circumstances which secures a free meal or such meal at a reduced price for such child; to provide for a penalty; to provide for a notice on certain forms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly provide false information on behalf of any school child in order to obtain school meals without charge or at a reduced price for such child or to fail to correct a false impression, if such person knows of such false impression, of an existing fact or set of circumstances which, if not corrected, would otherwise entitle such child to a meal without charge or at a reduced price.
Section 2. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Section 3. After July 1, 1976, the forms used by any county or independent school system for the purpose of determining the qualifications for free school meals or school meals at a reduced price shall include thereon a statement that supplying false informa tion in the completion of such form is a misdemeanor under Georgia law.
Section 4. 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, hy sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. N Dean, B.C. Y Dent, K.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Pelton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. NHill.B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McColIum, H. Y McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinks ton, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 127, nays 15.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
HB 1493. By: Representatives Carr of the 105th, Whitmire of the 9th, Dent of the 85th, Russell of the 64th, Foster of the 6th, Coleman of the 118th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety so as to establish the eligibility requirements for appointment to the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative King of the 96th moves to amend HB 1493 as follows: By inserting at the end of line 8 of page 2 the following: "In the event any person shall be appointed or enlists as a specialist or expert and such person, at the time of his appointment or enlistment, had a physical disability, such person shall not be eligible at a later date to be retired due to such disability."
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 1.

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

HB 1422. By: Representative Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to provide for the licensing and bonding of Grain Dealers; to provide for definitions; to provide for excep tions; to provide for licenses and applications and fees for such licenses; to pro vide for requirements for licensees; to provide for certified public weighers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs moves to amend House Bill No. 1422 as follows: By striking from lines 3 and 4 of page 1, the following: "and fees". By striking from lines 17 through 20 of page 3, the following: "A fee of $10.00 for such license shall be charged upon initial licensing and shall be due annually thereafter on June 30 of each year, said license being renewable annually upon payment of the aforesaid sum.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "No fee for such license shall be charged and such license shall be valid until revoked or suspended as provided herein." By inserting, following the word "year" on line 25 of page 3, the following: "from producers".

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Hanner of the 130th moves to amend HB 1422 by adding on page 3, line 11, Item 8, after the words "calendar year" the words "from producers".

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 102, nays 2.

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

HB 1536. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968" so as to provide additional powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the issuance of orders; to change certain provisions relative to licenses and bonds; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

Committee Amendment to HB 1536
On lines 3 and 4 in the title of bill, delete the following words: "so as to provide additional powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources" and insert in lieu thereof: "so as to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Act and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder;"

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On lines 9 and 10, Section 4(a), page 4, delete the following words: "specify the conditions under which the surface mining operation shall be conducted." and insert in lieu thereof: "be conditioned upon the permittee's compliance with the approved Mined Land Use Plan." On lines 23 and 24, Section 5, page 6, delete the following words: "Mining by an operator who holds a permit on an" and insert in lieu thereof: "Mining by a permit ted operator on an"

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. NCole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis W
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.
YHill.B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jirn Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 130, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Blackshear of the 123rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1422, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
HB 1656. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Collins of the 144th, Rainey of the 135th, Castleberry of the lllth, Wheeler of the 152nd, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th, Jackson of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to exempt sales, fees and charges for services by the Rock Eagle 4-H Center; 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 109, nays 0.

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

HR 517-1385. By: Representatives Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th: A RESOLU TION designating staurolite as the official State mineral, the shark tooth as the official State fossil, quartz as the official State gem and marble as the official State rock; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Designating staurolite as the official State mineral, the shark tooth as the official State fossil and quartz as the official State gem; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia has a wealth of minerals and gemstones; and
WHEREAS, staurolite is a mineral found in old crystalline rocks and is particularly well known and abundant in north Georgia; and
WHEREAS, staurolite crystals are known mostly as "Fairy Crosses" or "Fairy Stones", and generations after generations have collected them for good luck charms; and
WHEREAS, the shark tooth is a relatively common fossil in Georgia and in fossil form can be traced back 375,000,000 years; and
WHEREAS, the teeth are especially prized by fossil collectors and range in color from the more common blacks and grays to white, brown, blue and reddish brown; and
WHEREAS, quartz is the second most abundant mineral on Earth, and Georgia is blessed with a great deal of it in a wide variety of colors; and
WHEREAS, quartz is the amethyst that has been most used in jewelry, and clear quartz when faceted resembles diamond; and
WHEREAS, the importance of Georgia's minerals to the industrial growth and herit age of this State should be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the following designations are hereby made:
(1) Staurolite is designated as the State of Georgia's official mineral. (2) The shark tooth is designated as the State of Georgia's official fossil. (3) Quartz is designated as the State of Georgia's official gem.

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 ayes were 101, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 272. By: Mr. Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Public School

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Employees' Retirement 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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as "The Act Creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System", approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of public school employees; to provide for certain options; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of a teacher; to authorize additional persons to become members of said system; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as "The Act Creating the Public School Employees' Retire ment System", approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of paragraph (5) of Section 2 the following:
"Certain 'public school employees', as defined herein, shall have the option to become members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia in accordance with the provi sions of subsection (d) of Section 4 of this Act, and except as provided by said subsection, any public school employee becoming a member of said Teachers' Retirement System shall cease to be a member of the Retirement System created by this Act."
Section 2. Said Act known as "The Act Creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System" is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 4 to be designated subsection (d) and to read as follows:
"(d) Full-time school lunchroom managers or supervisors, full-time school mainte nance managers or supervisors and full-time school warehouse managers or supervisors shall have the option, as hereinafter provided, of becoming members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act creating said Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as now or hereafter amended. Any of such personnel exercising said option who have 10 or more years of creditable service under this Act shall not withdraw their accumulated contributions from the Fund created by this Act, and such personnel shall retain the vested rights established by subsection (e) of Section 6 of this Act. Upon exercising said option, however, any such personnel shall cease making contribu tions to the Retirement System created by this Act and no additional creditable service shall be allowed under the provisions of this Act. Any of such personnel exercising said option who have less than 10 years of creditable service under this Act shall with draw their accumulated contributions from the Fund created by this Act, and upon exercising said option, such personnel shall cease to be members of the Retirement System created by this Act. Any person subject to the provisions of this subsection who becomes employed on or after July 1, 1976, shall have the option, which must be exer cised within 30 days after becoming employed, of becoming a member of the Retirement System created by this Act or of becoming a member of the Teachers' Retirement System, and no such person shall be a member of both such retirement systems under any circumstances. Such option shall be exercised by notification, in writing, to the respective Boards of Trustees of such retirement systems. It shall be the duty and responsibility of local units of administration to notify their respective employees and persons who become employed in the future, who are subject to the provisions of this subsection, of the options provided for herein and to furnish such employees appropriate forms for the exercise of such options."

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Section 3. An Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (5) of Section 1 the following:
"At the option of such persons and in accordance with the provisions of subsection (6) of Section 3 of this Act, the word 'teacher' shall also include full-time public school lunchroom managers or supervisors, full-time public school maintenance managers or supervisors and full-time public school warehouse managers or supervisors."
Section 4. Said Act creating the Teachers' Retirement System is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 3 to be designated subsection (6) and to read as follows:
"(6) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 4 of an Act known as 'The Act Creating the Public School Employees' Retirement System', approved April 30, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 998), as now or hereafter amended, full-time public school lunchroom managers or supervisors, full-time public school maintenance managers or supervisors and full-time public school warehouse managers or supervisors shall have the option of becoming members of the Retirement System created by this Act. Any such personnel exercising said option shall not receive any credit for any service as creditable service under this Act which was rendered prior to the exercise of said option, and upon exercising said option, shall begin making the employee contributions required by this Act. The State of Georgia shall be the employer of such personnel for the purposes of employer contributions on behalf of such personnel who become members of the Retirement System created by this Act."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.

YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.

Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

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Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 127, nays 10.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
Representative Noble of the 48th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 272, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
Representative Burton of the 47th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 272, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
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.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, so as to provide that members who have retired and who have elected option three may waive the payment of certain allowances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (8) of Section 5, an unnumbered paragraph to read as follows:
"Any provisions of this subsection to the contrary notwithstanding any member who has elected option three may waive the payment of one-half of the reduced retirement allowance payable to the person nominated by the member by filing a written declara tion of waiver with the board of trustees. The waiver of such payments to the person nominated shall not affect or increase the reduced retirement allowance payable during the life of the retired member, but such waiver shall merely act as a forfeiture of those allowances which would otherwise have been payable to the person nominated by the retired member."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.

Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

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Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. YChilds, P. Y Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham.B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. YHill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B.

Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. YWood.J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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:

SB 576. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-801, relating to the general primary, as amended, so as to provide that the general primary shall be held at the same time as the Presidential Preference Primary under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M.

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The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 723. By Representatives Egan of the 25th and Larsen of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION
Supporting the observance of "The Year of the Young Child" and "The Week of the Young Child"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia's children are our greatest resource; and
WHEREAS, this body is deeply committed to ensuring the future prosperity of our State by enhancing the conditions and opportunities available to Georgia children; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Association on Young Children, the Georgia Preschool Asso ciation, and the Georgia Association for Childhood Education have joined with the National Association for the Education of Young Children in designating 1976 as "The Year of the Young Child"; and
WHEREAS, communities throughout Georgia will set aside the first week of April of this year as "The Week of the Young Child" as a means of local participation in this endeavor; and
WHEREAS, these observances will serve as a time to focus attention on the needs of young children and to strengthen our resolve to provide superior resources for Georgia children; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that this body lend its support to this worthy effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend to all Georgians the observance of "The Year of the Young Child" and "The Week of the Young Child" as an appropriate affirmation of our deep and lasting dedication to building a future of opportunity, safety, and happi ness for all children of our State.
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 the Georgia Association on Young Children, the Georgia Preschool Association, the Georgia Association for Childhood Education, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
HR 724. By Representatives Carter of the 146th, Carnes of the 43rd, Richardson of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Honorable Joseph Goodwin Maddox; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Joseph Goodwin Maddox has served with distinguished dedication and ability as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles since February 15, 1968; and
WHEREAS, he was born on November 5, 1910, in Atlanta and is a graduate of Young Harris College, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of South Carolina and the John Marshall Law School; and

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WHEREAS, he is a Mason and a Shriner and has served as a Director of the Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce, President of the Buckhead Civitan Club, President of Sigma Delta Kappa, a member of the Old Guard of the Gate City Guard, a member of the Military Order of World Wars, a member of the American Legion, President of the Buckhead 50 Club, a member of the Buckhead Businessmen's Association, President of the Professional Interfraternity Conference, Secretary-Director of the Atlanta and Buckhead Men's Garden Clubs, a member of the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia, a member of the Reserve Officer's Association, a member of the Retired Officers Association, a member of the Navy League, a member of the Peace Officers Asso ciation of Georgia and a member of the Georgia Sheriffs Association; and
WHEREAS, he is the devoted husband of Mrs. Georgia Amelia Maddox and the father of three outstanding children, Mrs. Virginia Maddox Mathews, Mr. Joseph Goodwin Maddox, Jr., and Mrs. Mary Maddox Sligh; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize the many out standing contributions which the Honorable Joseph Goodwin Maddox has made to the State of Georgia and his community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby recognize and commend the Honorable Joseph Goodwin Maddox for his many years of outstanding public 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Joseph Goodwin Maddox.

HR 725. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st and Vaughn of the 57th:

A RESOLUTION
Wishing Miss Hallie Ward Edwards a happy birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Miss Hallie Ward Edwards, the daughter of Representative and Mrs. Ward Edwards, was born on February 10, 1962, in Columbus, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, February 10,1976, she will celebrate her 14th 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 Sunday 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, hav ing 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
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; by digging elephant holes for Honda jumping; and by playing on the Taylor County Junior Varsity Basketball Team.
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 14th birthday, and hereby extend to her their sincerest best wishes for a very happy birthday.

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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 Miss Hallie Ward Edwards.

HR 726. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Whitmire of the 9th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Welcoming the American Society of Association Executives to Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, associations continue to fill important roles in the growth and progress of Georgia, the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, the American Society of Association Executives is the "association of associations"; and
WHEREAS, the 5,500 members of ASAE manage the leading agricultural, business, professional, educational, technical, and industrial associations in the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, these 5,500 association staff executives represent more than 23 million individuals and firms who belong to national, regional, state and local associations; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of ASAE is to help association executives improve their management skills, grow in their profession, strengthen their associations, and improve their service to members and society; and
WHEREAS, ASAE members plan and conduct most of the conventions in the United States; and
WHEREAS, a survey by Association Management magazine showed that associa tions managed by ASAE members reserve over 10 million hotel rooms a year; and
WHEREAS, these associations spend over $290 million a year on meetings and conventions in addition to the very substantial expenditures of members for rooms, meals, transportation, entertainment and other expenses; and
WHEREAS, the ASAE Convention is the world pacesetter and showcase for conven tions, meetings and conferences; and
WHEREAS, the 1976 ASAE Convention will be in Atlanta, August 15-18; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Convention is expected to be the largest in the 56 year his tory of ASAE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby extend its warmest welcome to ASAE and its members from throughout America and express its delight on having these association leaders in our State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this Body do hereby commend ASAE and its members on their unique and significant services and contributions to a better way of life.
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 Chairman of the Board Jefferson Keith, President James P. Low, Senior Vice President Thomas F. Baker, Immediate Past President R. William Taylor, Vice Presidents, William T. Harper, F. Abit Massey, Robert H. Steel, and Terry Townsend, Secretary-Treasurer S. L. Goldsmith, Jr., the Directors of ASAE, and the presidents of its affiliate groups.

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HR 727. By Representative Adams of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Coosa "Eagles" Football Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the "Eagles" Football Team of Coosa High School has recently become the Region 7 AA Football Champions; and
WHEREAS, in his first year as coach of this outstanding football team, Head Coach Leroy Jackson led his team to a season record of seven wins, one loss and two ties, and was named Coach of the Year by the Rome News Tribune and by Radio Station WROM; and
WHEREAS, the many outstanding achievements of this team can only be attributed to the dedication of the members of the team, their athletic ability, and the determination and ability of Coach Jackson, Assistant Coaches Terry Lewis, Jack Shamblin, Bubba May and Seth Bowen; and Scouts Eddie Brock and Sonny Mason.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby join with Coosa High School Principal Sanford Payne, the students and the fans in recognizing and commending the members and coaches of the Coosa High School "Eagles" Football Team on becoming Region 7 AA Football Champions.
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 person hereinabove named.

HR 728. By Representatives Canty of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd, Lucas of the 102nd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Anne W. Fannin; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Anne W. Fannin received her B. S. degree in Business Education from Tennessee State A & I College, Nashville, Tennessee 1942; M.A. degree in Business Education from New York University, New York 1955; Ed. D. degree in Administration and Supervision from Atlanta University Graduate School, Atlanta, Georgia 1975; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Anne W. Fannin served as Assistant Principal of C. M. Pitts Elemen tary School, Atlanta, Georgia, 1965-1966 and Principal of L. P. Miles Elementary School, Atlanta, Georgia, 1966-1973; and
WHEREAS, she is presently serving as Principal of Southwest High School, Atlanta Public School System, Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she is the first female high school principal in Georgia since 1923; and
WHEREAS, since her becoming principal, Southwest High School has had the highest daily average attendance in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, 73% of the graduates from Southwest pursue higher eduational careers and enter college; and
WHEREAS, under her leadership the first expanded educational program has been incorporated with an open classroom concept to include travel in the land of the foreign language studied; and

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WHEREAS, under her leadership she has initiated the first Honors Program for stu dents entering the 8th grade at Southwest High School; and
WHEREAS, she is a member of the following organizations: National Education Association, Georgia Association of Educators, Atlanta Association of Educators, National Association of Negro and Professional Women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and
WHEREAS, her honors include Delta Pi Epsilon Business Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa Professional Fraternity, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority's Bronze Woman of the Year in Education in 1975; and
WHEREAS, she has served the people of her community through educational and practical experiences beyond the call of duty, and through her encouragement many young people have been inspired to distinguish themselves and have become outstanding citizens; and
WHEREAS, in lieu of her distinguished career of service to the advancement of higher education and her community involvement, it is only fitting and proper for the House to commend Dr. Anne W. Fannin for her contributions to society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Dr. Anne W. Fannin, an outstand ing black educator, for her contributions to the educational growth of the children in the City of Atlanta 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Dr. Anne W. Fannin.

HR 729. By Representatives Canty of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd, Lucas of the 102nd and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Southwest High School; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Southwest High School was founded in 1952 for grades eight through twelve; and
WHEREAS, Southwest High School has achieved the highest average daily attend ance in the City of Atlanta - 96.3%; and
WHEREAS, Southwest High School has achieved the highest average daily attend ance in the State of Georgia - 96.3%; and
WHEREAS, Southwest High School has implemented a unique Honors Program for students entering the eighth grade; and
WHEREAS, Southwest High School has developed and implemented, as a course requirement, the first expanded educational open-class concept to include travel in the land of the foreign language studied; and
WHEREAS, seventy-three percent of the graduates of Southwest High School pursue a college education; and
WHEREAS, Southwest High School offers challenging programs for exceptional pupils as well as gifted pupils and has an outstanding athletic, music, art, industrial and academic program; and
WHEREAS, Southwest High School is currently under the able leadership of Dr. Anne W. Fannin, Principal.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby recognize Southwest High School for its outstand ing role in educating the youth of Atlanta 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Southwest High School.

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 1651. By: Representative Harden of the 154th: A BILL to amend the "Jekyll IslandState Park Authority Act" to change the definition of "project"; to define the terms Condominium and Condominium unit; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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 1186. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th, Sams of the 90th, Irvin of the 23rd, Larsen of the 119th, Lane of the 81st, Karrh of the 106th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to provide requirements for the receipt of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was again read:

A BILL
To provide for the issuance by the Department of Human Resources of identification cards to certain recipients and participants in programs administered by the Department; to provide requirements for the receipt of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act; to provide the procedures connected therewith; 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 Department of Human Resources shall issue to recipients of any assis tance payments administered by the Department and to participants in any program of assistance administered by the Department an identification card which shall contain the name, social security number, picture and an indication of what programs the person to whom the card is issued is participating. The cards shall be employed by the persons to whom issued in order to facilitate their identification and entitlement to any benefits and program entitlements. The Department of Human Resources may provide that the card may contain such additional information and data as it shall deem appropriate.
Section 2. Recipients of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act shall receive such payments by personally appearing in the appropriate office or offices designated by the Department of Human Resources in the county of the recipient's residence and establishing their identity to the satisfaction of the Department

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prior to receiving any such payment. The Department of Human Resources shall establish such rules and regulations as shall be necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the provisions of this Section. In the event that a recipient, because of a physical handicap or prolonged illness, cannot, without extreme hardship, comply with the provisions of this Section, the Department shall provide procedures for waiving the requirements of this Section in such individual instances.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1,1977.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Beckham of the 89th and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows: "Section 2. Recipients of assistance payments made pursuant to the Aid to Dependent Children Act shall receive such payments once each calendar quarter by personally appearing in the appropriate office, offices or place designated by the Department of Human Resources in the county of the recipient's residence and establishing their identity to the satisfaction of the Department prior to receiving any such payment. Twice each calendar quarter, the recipient shall receive such payment through such other means as the Department of Human Resources deems appropriate. The Department of Human Resources shall establish such rules and regulations as shall be necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the provi sions of this Section. In the event that a recipient, because of a physical handicap, prolonged illness, or distance, cannot, without extreme hardship, comply with the provisions of this Section, the Department shall provide procedures for waiving the requirements of this Section in such individual cases. This Section shall not apply to anyone who is 65 years of age or older."

The following amendment to the Beckham-Karrh amendment was read:

Representative Clark of the 55th moves to amend the Beckham-Karrh amend ment to the Committee Substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By deleting the number "65" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "62", in Section 2.

On the adoption of the Clark amendment to the Beckham-Karrh amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams. G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
N Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter J W
N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. NConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.

Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.

Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W.
YHam.B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G.
N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. NHill.G.

Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.

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N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.JJBilll
Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong.W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. NPinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.

N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Clark amendment to the Beckham-Karrh amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 94.
The amendment to the amendment was lost.
The Beckham-Karrh amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives White of the 132nd, Clark of the 55th, Dean of the 29th and. Hill of the 127th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By deleting Section 2 in its entirety and renumbering accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. NCarr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. NChilders.E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.lBilll N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. K Linder, J.

Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E.
N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
N Petro, G.
N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.

N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 126. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives White of the 132nd, Hill of the 127th, Dean of the 29th, Sheats of the 28th and Clark of the 55th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By adding a new section authorizing the Department of Human Resources to regis ter to vote any person who presents him or herself, under this act, for the purpose of receiving benefits, and renumber accordingly.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Banner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud, N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 127.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Holmes of the 39th, Dean of the 29th, Hill of the 127th, Glover of the 32nd and Clark of the 55th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By deleting Section 1 in its entirety and renumbering other sections accordingly.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, H.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 125.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Hill of the 127th, Glover of the 32nd and White of the 132nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By striking from line 15, the word "picture".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.

Y Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.

N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.

N Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G.

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N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob NHowell.M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.

N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.

N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
NNessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.

N Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd

Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 130.

The amendment was lost. The following amendment was read:

Representatives White of the 132nd, Hill of the 127th, Dean of the 29th and Clark of the 55th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1186 as follows: By adding a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Notwithstanding any provision in this act, all dentists and doctors shall be required to personally pick up any medicaid payments due them at a location desig nated by the Department of Human Resources"; and renumber accordingly.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. YChilders, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. YDean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.

N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. NLee.W.J.IBill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D.

N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.

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N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R.

N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. NWare.J.C. N Watson, R.H., Jr.

West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G.

N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 123.

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 sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carries, C. Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. YFloyd.Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. NHam, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. NHill, B.L. YHill.G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H., Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 124, nays 39.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.
SB 426. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled

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an Act to amend Code Chapter 87-2, relative to the elections on the issue of bonds by counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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 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 ser vice shall be deemed as full-time State employment for certain members; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 96), so as to provide that certain periods of service shall be deemed as full-time State employment 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 establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 96), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 2 of the aforesaid amendatory Act of 1971 the following:
"Provided, however, service after January 1, 1954, as a member of the General Assembly, as a tax collector, tax receiver or tax commissioner, as an employee of any such tax official, shall be deemed to be full-time State employment for the purposes of the Employees' Retirement System Act, as amended; and any service as a member of the General Assembly, as a tax commissioner, tax receiver, or tax collector, or any employee of such tax officials after January 1, 1954, to the date any such official or employee became a member of the System shall be credited as membership service credit upon payment into the retirement system before January 1, 1977, the employer and employee contributions, plus regular interest thereon, for such service."
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 previous question was ordered.

Representative Ham of the 80th moved that the House reconsider its action in order ing the previous question on HB 312.

The motion prevailed.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Williamson of the 45th and Ham of the 80th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 312 as follows:

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By deleting on page 1, at line 17, "as a member of the General Assembly".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 74, nays 36.

The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 312 as follows: By striking on lines 21 and 22, page 1, the words "as a member of the General Assembly".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 96, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Wall of the 61st requested that he be recorded in the Journal as hav ing voted against the passage of HB 312, by substitute, as amended.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 730. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Gammage of the 17th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Honorable Spencer W. Kimball; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Spencer W. Kimball is the spiritual leader of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, which denomination now numbers more than 3.5 million worldwide; and
WHEREAS, over 4,500 Georgians heard him during his first official visit to the State when he warned people not to become tolerant of evil just because it is getting popular acceptance; and
WHEREAS, President Kimball is known and loved throughout the world for the inspiration which he has provided countless millions of people; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to the principles of living a Christian life makes him a man whose advice and counsel are constantly sought; and
WHEREAS, in these times of world strife and turmoil, President Kimball has played an important part in attempting to bring forth a spiritual uplifting of the human race.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend President Spencer W. Kimball, the spiritual leader of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, on the high ideals which he exemplifies and for his outstanding spiritual work throughout the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is

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hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Honorable Spencer W. Kimball.

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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1526. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, as amended, so as to redefine terms; to expand the power of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to provide technical assistance to law enforcement units; to define the class of persons subject to the certifi cation provisions of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur
poses.

An amendment, offered by Representative Bolster of the 30th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Hatcher of the 131st move to amend HB 1526 as follows: By adding after the first paragraph of subsection (d) in Section 2 of said bill the following: "Peace officer shall also mean an enforcement officer who is employed by the Department of Transportation in its office of Permits and Enforcement and any person employed by the Department of Human Resources who is designated by the commissioner to investigate and apprehend unruly and delinquent children." By adding at the end of subsection (e) in Section 3 of said bill the following: "Law enforcement unit shall also mean the office of Permits and Enforcement of the Department of Transportation and the office or section in the Department of Human Resources in which persons are assigned who have been designated by the commissioner to investigate and apprehend unruly and delinquent children."

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 91, nays 1.

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

HB 1727. By: Representatives Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Dent of the 85th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to authorize persons appointed by the State Revenue Commissioner as special agents or enforcement officers of the Revenue Department to enforce the laws of this State relating to the licensing and registration of motor vehicles and to endow them with all the powers of a police officer of this State when engaged in the enforcement of said laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 96, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1660. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Petro of the 46th, Leonard of the 3rd, Carter of the 146th, Jessup of the 117th, Watson of the 114th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-8A, relating to agents and counselors of life, accident, and sickness insurance, as amended, so as to provide for Agents' Certificates of Authority; to require insurers to obtain certificates for each agent repre senting such insurers in certain matters; to provide for renewal of certificates; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 94, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 206. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to amend the Fire Fighter's Mediation Act, so as to delete therefrom an exception; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1.

The Chair voted "aye".

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 1.

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

HB 1662. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Wood of the 9th, Watson of the 114th, Greer of the 43rd, Parrish of the 97th, McCollum of the 134th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-14, relating to rehabilitation and liquidation of insurers so as to change the provi sions relating to grounds of conservation, so as to provide grounds for conser vation of domestic insurers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Insurance moves to amend HB 1662 as follows: By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4, and by inserting following Section 2 a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." And, by striking from line 8 of page 2 the word "or" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "and".

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 91, nays 0.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 731. By Representatives Stone of the 138th, Leggett of the 153rd, Nessmith of the 82nd and others:

A RESOLUTION Commending Billy G. Murphy; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Billy G. Murphy of Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia, has performed with great expertise as the official photographer of the Georgia House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, his dynamic daguerreotypes, magnificent montages, and pulchritudinous photographs, prints, and pictures have exposed and projected this body in a professional and complimentary manner; and

WHEREAS, his exquisite enlargements and splendorish slides and knockout nega tives have preserved and recorded forever the historical significance and importance of this hody.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend Billy G. Murphy for his sparkling shutter, lovely lens work, and professional photography.

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 Billy G. Murphy.

HR 732. By Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Urging the Board of Elections of DeKalb County and the governing authority of the City of Atlanta to establish the same polling places in certain areas; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, some residents of the portion of the City of Atlanta which is in DeKalb County vote at one polling place in municipal elections and at another polling place in all other elections; and
WHEREAS, this situation causes inconvenience and confusion to these residents; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections of DeKalb County and the governing authority of the City of Atlanta should be able to agree on the same polling place for all elections in the portion of the City of Atlanta in DeKalb County, if their representatives meet to discuss this problem.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby urge the Board of Elections of DeKalb County

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and the governing authority of the City of Atlanta to have appropriate representatives of each body meet to discuss the establishment of the same polling place for all elections in the portion of the City of Atlanta in DeKalb County. The members of this body urge that common polling places be established if possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Board of Elections of DeKalb County and the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Atlanta.

Representative Carter of the 146th 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, February 13,1976

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the roll call was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Bobby Moye, Pastor of the Sunnyside Baptist Church, Albany, 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1860. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Irwin County and prescribing and defining their powers, duties and compensation so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1861. By: Representative Smith of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Palmetto so as to provide for the election of councilmen by council seat position; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1862. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the City Court of Camilla (subsequently renamed the State Court of Mitchell

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County) so as to change the salary to be paid to the Judge and Solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1863. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Matthews of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Board of Commissioners of Clarke County so as to change the provisions relating to the purchase of supplies, equipment, services and other materials; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1864. By: Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to consolidate and amend 'An Act to regulate public instruction in the county of Glynn', approved Feb. 21, 1873, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes herein mentioned", so as to create education districts from which members of the Board of Edu cation of Glynn County shall be elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1865. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Jenkins County on a salary so as to change the compensation of the Chief Deputy Sheriff and the Deputy Sheriff of Jenkins County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1866. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the City of Sale City in the County of Mitchell, State of Georgia, and for other purposes" so as to provide for the collection and disposi tion of garbage, rubbish, refuse; to provide for charges or fees to cover the cost of such services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1867. By: Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glynn County so as to change the composition and method of election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for the election and terms of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1868. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and matthews of the 63rd; A BILL to amend an Act providing for a board of elections in each county in this State having a population of not less than 60,000 and not more than 65,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, approved Mar. 14, 1973, so as to change the population category within which such boards of election are created; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 719-1868. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to vest the law enforcement powers of Henry County in the Sheriff of Henry County and to provide that the gov erning authority of Henry County shall not be authorized to create a county police department or otherwise employ personnel for law enforcement purposes and to provide for budgeting, boards of arbitration and other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 720-1868. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Gwendolyn A. Morgan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 721-1868. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish the Downtown Camilla Development Authority and to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibili ties of said authority; 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 Legis lation.

HB 1869. By: Representative Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to provide for a board of elec tions in each county in this State having a population of not less than 7,330 nor more than 7,550 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1870. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Washington County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of said court; to change the term of office of the judge of said court; to change the fee for filing claims in said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1871. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend the Electric Membership Corporation Act so as to provide that the Georgia Public Service Commission shall regulate electric membership corpora tions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1872. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Jenkins County so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the chairman of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1873. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jenkins 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 Legis lation.

HB 1874. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jenkins 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 Legis lation.

HB 1875. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Jenkins County, Ga., so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Jenkins County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1876. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to pro vide a new Charter for the Town of Euharlee, Ga., in the county of Bartow; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1877. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish so as to change the provisions relative to certain license fees and the fees of license agents; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 722-1877. By: Representatives Howard, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Nix and Edwards of the 20th, and Kreeger of the 21st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exclude certain retirement, survivor or disability benefits in determining eligibility for the homestead exemption of $6,000 from all Cobb County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Cobb County school district, for residents of Cobb County who are dis abled and who have a net income not exceeding $6,000 for the immediately preceding taxable year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1878 By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Richardson of the 52nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Childs of the 51st, Clark of the 55th, Hawkins of the 50th, Jordan of the 58th, Petro of the 46th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensation of the elective county

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officials of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1879. By: Representative Clifton of the 107th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Hardwicke in Bryan County so as to change the corporate limits of said town; to provide for an intendant and commissioners; to provide for elections; to provide for oaths; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1880. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the State parks and recreational areas so as to provide for rules and regulations relating to the use and occupancy of State parks and recreational areas and the protection of State property and the public health, safety and welfare; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1881. By: Representative Glover of the 32nd: A BILL to amend an Act approved April 8, 1968, providing for representation by counsel, services and facilities for indi gent persons in criminal proceedings and commonly known as "The Georgia Criminal Justice Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 733-1881. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, and Nix and Edwards of the 20th: A RESOLUTION pro posing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemp tion from the city ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Powder Springs who are under the age of 65 in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 734-1881. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A RESOLUTION compensating Vincent Gerald Turek; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 735-1881. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Roy Gragg; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 736-1881. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Eddie Lee Weaver; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 737-1881. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Jacob A. and Mrs. Lenoy W. Bentley; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 738-1881. By Representative Miles of the 86th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Doyle L. Drew; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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 1905. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act amending, consolidating and renewing the charter of the City of Patterson so as to change the terms of office of certain aldermen and the manner of electing the mayor and certain aldermen for certain elections; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1823 HB 1824 HB 1825 HB 1826 HB 1827 HB 1828 HB 1829 HB 1830 HB 1831 HB 1832 HB 1833 HB 1834 HB 1835 HB 1836 HB 1837 HB 1838 HB 1839 HB 1840 HB 1841 HB 1842 HR 710-1842 HB 1843 HB 1844 HB 1845 HB 1846
HB 1847

HR 716-1847 HR 717-1847 HB 1848 HB 1849 HB 1850 HB 1851 HB 1852 HB 1853 HB 1854 HB 1855 HB 1856 HB 1857 HB 1858 HB 1859 HR 718-1859 SB 472 SB 475 SB 566 SB 572 SB 575 SB 582 SB 583 SB 587 SR 299 SR 307

Mr. Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1341 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th Chairman

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Mr. Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations 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 1350 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1571 Do Pass. SB 466 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th Chairman

Mr. 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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 1771 Do Pass. HB 1783 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th 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 Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1630

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1271

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HR 508-1363 Do Not Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Mr. Snow of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

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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 follow ing recommendations:
SB 545 Do Pass. SB 264 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 440 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1277 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1698 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1748 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Mr. Triplett of the 128th 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 Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 703 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman

Mr. Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions & Property has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1541

Do Pass.

HB 1554

Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1795

Do Pass.

HR 196-841 Do Pass.

HR 269-1046 Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 597-1640 Do Pass.

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HR 665-1762 Do Pass. HR 677-1801 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Mr. 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 consider ation the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1094 Do Pass. HB 1442 Do Pass. HB 1601 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1683 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Friday, February 13, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Friday, February 13, 1976, and submits the following:

HB 293 HB 422 HB 541 HB 681 HB 1042 HB 1216 HB 1265 HB 1274 HB 1278 HB 1311 HB 1332 HB 1333 HB 1336 HB 1371 HB 1378 HB 1385 HB 1445 HB 1447 HB 1466 HB 1478 HB 1580 HB 1622 HB 1638

Peace Officer Ann. & Ben. Fund, Disability St. Bd. of Exam, of Water Well Cont'rs. Government Officials, Disclosure of Fees Registration Cards, Relative to Landlords & Tenants, Rights of Tenants School Bus Safety, Driver Precautions Jury Duty, Persons Exempted Emp. Ret. Sys., Agri. Commodity Comm. Dentistry, Dentists, etc., Relating to Ad Val Taxation, Public Property Hearsay Evidence, Med. Diagnosis Treatment City/Cty., Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Dev. Authorities, Community Antenna TV Garnishment, Writ After Judgment & Bond Dept. of Revenue, Retirement & Benefits Prop. Tax, Penalty for Unreturned Taxes Medical Practioners, Malpractice Judgment Emp. Ret. Sys., Accumulated Days Forfeited Community Affairs Bureau, Plann. & Bud. Off. Marriage & Family Counsel, Regulate MARTA, Semi-Annual Reporting Drivers' License, Mandatory Suspension Judges, Nonpartisan Elections Procedures

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HB 1657 HB 1671

Insurance, Consent to Rate (Reconsidered) Insurance, Fees, Taxes & Funds

HR 555-1531 Medical Students, Loans & Scholarships HR 565-1544 Hartsfield Int. Airport Advisory Committee HR 568-1545 Elected Officials, Recall Procedure

SB 425 SR 248

Sheriffs' Retirement, Increase Benefits Gov. & Lt. Gov.; Elected Jointly (Reconsidered)

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,

Is/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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 Bills of the House:

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 $500.000 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 consolidating 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.

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

SB 568. By: Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing counties to establish and maintain law libraries, approved Mar. 19, 1971, so as to change the provisions relating to costs; to include suits, actions and cases filed in certain courts within the provi sions of said Act; and for other purposes.

SB 589. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Ga., approved April 21, 1967, so as to change the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

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SB 591. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court of Hancock 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 such small claims court; and for other pur poses.

SB 592. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating and establishing a small claims court in each county having a popu lation of not less than 9,977 and not more than 10,140 according to the official U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such census, approved March 21, 1968; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1411 By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex officio justice of the peace and establishing in lieu there of a municipal court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, so as to change the procedure of filling a vacancy created by the death of the judge of the municipal court; and for other purposes.

HB 1420. 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 qualifications for members of the board of commis sioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1434. By: Representatives Parrish of the 97th, Buck of the 95th, Smyre of the 92nd, Berry of the 94th, King of the 96th, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act requiring the sheriffs of this State to keep a record of prisoners commit ted to the jail of the county of which they are sheriff, so as to add Muscogee County to the proviso in said Act now applicable to Richmond County, to the effect that such book shall be kept at the jail by the jailer, and shall otherwise be kept as provided in said law for sheriffs; and for other purposes.

HB 1448. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pineview so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and council; to stagger their terms of office; and for other purposes.

HB 1455. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act incorpo rating the City of White Plains in the County of Greene so as to change the terms of office of mayor and councilmen of said city; to change the term of office of the mayor pro tern.; and for other purposes.

HB 1462. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Berry of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, King of the 96th, Phillips of the 91st, Parrish of the 97th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the coroners in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 165,000 or more than 175,000 so as to change the salary of such coroners; and for other purposes.

HB 1496. By: Representatives Clark, Milford, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Madison County, Ga. so as to change the provisions relative to meetings of the board; to change the compen sation of the chairman and other members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 1522. By: Representatives Carter and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act defining and prescribing the purposes, powers and duties of the Tift County Development Authority and the exercise thereof so as to increase the maximum interest rate on bonds and other obligations of the authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1525. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Bacon County; to provide for education districts and posts; to provide for the election of the Chairman and members of the Board; and for other purposes.

HB 1537. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chattooga County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to the deputy clerk; to provide for budgets for the operation of the clerk's office; and for other purposes.

HB 1538. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Chattooga County so as to change the provi sions relative to personnel of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1539. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Chattooga County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relative to clerical help for said officer; to provide for an annual budget for the operation of the office of said officer; and for other purposes.

HB 1546. By: Representative Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in and for each county of the State having a population of not less than 22,830 and not more than 23,500 so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the small claims court; and for other purposes.

HB 1553. By: Representatives Carter and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

HR 550-1518. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Walker of the 115th: 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 Houston County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.

HR 541-1498. By: Representatives Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, and Harrison and Nix of the 20th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exclude certain retirement, pension or disability benefits, up to a maximum amount in determining income for the purpose of persons 62 or over or persons who are totally disabled qualifying for the homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.

SR 317. By: Senator Thompson of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption of $6,000.00 from

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all City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Smyrna who are disabled and who have net income not exceeding $6,000.00 for the immedi ately preceding taxable year; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Senate passed, as Amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 1393. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the application of pesticides by any means within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for adoption of regulations; and for other purposes.

HB 1391. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the distribution, sale, transporta tion, use and disposal of pesticides in the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide for an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to describe misbranding; to specify prohibited acts; to provide for registration; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1392. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act approved March 7, 1955 so as to provide for additional definitions; to correct certain references in the membership of the Structural Pest Control Commis sion; and for other purposes.

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

HR 503-1340. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Triplett of the 128th: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia to grant and convey to Georgia Pacific Corp., a Georgia corporation, its succes sors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County, Ga.; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 310. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mrs. Adele Louise Tucker and naming said real property the Adele Louise Tucker Park upon its reversion to the State; and for other purposes.

SR 319. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, and Barnes of the 33rd:

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A RESOLUTION to create the Joint Workmen's Compensation Law Study Committee; to provide for the duties, powers and authorities of the Committee; to provide for technical and professional support; to provide for a report of Committee findings and recommendations; and for other purposes.

SR 322. By: Senator Lewis of the 21st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Burke County to the Board of Commissioners of Burke County; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the Board of Commissioners of Burke County; and for other purposes.

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

HB 164. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Hudson of the 137th, Fraser of the 139th, Triplet! 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 pris oners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.

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

SB 511. By: Senator Robinson of the 27th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for compulsory school attendance so as to authorize specified persons to arrest or assume temporary custody of a child who is subject to compulsory full-time education, is away from home, and is absent from school without a valid excuse within the county, city or area school district; and for other purposes.

SB 516. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 100-108, relating to bonds and securities required to secure State depos its, so as to provide that debt obligations issued by certain federal agencies shall be accepted as collateral by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Dept. of Administrative Services to secure State funds on deposit in State depositories; and for other purposes.

SB 525. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish within State Government an Employee Fringe Benefits Function; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative charge; to provide for the staffing and funding of the function's attachment to the State Merit System for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 528. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: 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, so as to provide that eligible municipalities which fail to file or which file after the cutoff date the required certification for funds in Fiscal Year 1976 may file or refile a late certificate and qualify for Fiscal Year 1976 funds; and for other purposes.

SB 560. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act ot require State

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agencies to notify the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services upon acquiring the services of a consultant; to define certain terms; to require certain information to be included in notification statements; to provide for reports; and for other purposes.

SB 565. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 26-14, relating to arson and related offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to damage any dwelling house, building, vehicle, railroad car, watercraft or any other structure in which another has a security interest including, but not limited to, a mortgage, lien or conveyance to secure debt, by means of fire or explosive; and for other purposes.

SB 578. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", approved Feb 8, 1956, so as to provide that as a condition of probation the court shall impose upon the proba tioner the payment of a fee of up to ten dollars ($10.00) per month to assist in defraying the expenses of supervising said probationer; and for other pur poses.

SB 579. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or procure for or give to a convict a weapon, intoxicating liquors, drugs or any other article or item without the consent of the warden or deputy warden; and for other purposes.

SB 580. By: Senators Timmons of the llth, Sutton of the 9th, and Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 73-1, relative to the sale of paints and linseed oil, so as to make it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to distribute, sell or offer for sale within this State any paint used specifically for marking timber if such paint will not remain effective for a period of at least 12 months; and for other purposes.

SB 586. By: Senator Sutton of the 9th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to levy and collect li cense, occupational or professional taxes upon practitioners of certain profes sions, approved Feb. 25, 1953, so as to include real estate brokers within certain provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.

SB 588. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensations, as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for coverage for certain elected and appointed officials; and for other purposes.

HB 1228. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act known as the Municipal Home Rule Law to provide for the construction of this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 1291. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 149th, Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to provide that pecans falling from trees grown on private property onto public road, street or highway rights-ofway shall be the property of the owner of such trees during the harvesting season; and for other purposes.

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HB 1324. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Parkman of the 66th, Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Sams of the 90th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Bray of the 70th, Tucker of the 73rd, and others: A BILL to provide that each county and each municipality and any combination of any such political sub divisions may exercise the power of planning and zoning; and for other pur poses.

HB 1325. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Irvin of the 23rd, Childs of the 51st, Daugherty of the 33rd, King of the 96th, Karrh of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act cmprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors, approved April 6, 1972, as amended, so as to provide that alternate members of the board of equaliza tion, in the order in which selected, shall serve in any appeal at a regularly scheduled or called meeting in the absence of a member; and for other purposes.

HB 1334. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st, and Sweat of the 150th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 89-5, relating to vacancies and resignations of public offi cers as amended, so as to provide a procedure for suspending county officers from office pending the outcome of any direct appeal taken from conviction of a felony; to provide for appointment of temporary officers; and for other purposes.

SB 432. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, relat ing 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.

SB 484. By: Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Riley of the 1st, and Brown of the 47th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the procedures for the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment for the various State departments' and agencies' needs, approved Mar. 29,1937, so as to provide that competitive bids shall not be required where the amount of the purchase is less than $100; and for other purposes.

SB 502. By: Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Department of Actuarial Services; to establish the office of State Actuary; to determine the qualifications, manner of election, term of office, and method of filling vacancies in the office of State Actuary; to provide for compensation and expenses of the State Actuary; and for other purposes.

SB 558. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act which provides for minimum standards for certain detention facilities within this State, approved April 17, 1973, so as to provide for inspections of such detention facilities; to establish levels of sanitation which must be main tained; to delineate the means of enforcing the provisions of the Act; and for other purposes.
HB 1269. By: Representatives Tolbert, Davis and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Harden of the 154th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, and Bargeron of the 83rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act, approved March 26, 1974, as amended, so as to pro-

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vide for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America by students in the public schools of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted, as Amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 540-1479. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, and Gignilliat of the 122nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Ga., to grant and convey to Pierpont-Corbett Box Com pany, Inc., a Ga. corporation, its successors and assigns, an irrevocable ease ment for a term of years over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Ga. and located in Chatham County, Ga., and for other purposes.

HR 567-1544. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, and Triplett of the 128th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corporation, domesticated in Georgia, certain State-owned or claimed property situate in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Representative Hill of the 41st arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Lucas of the 102nd 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 passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 581. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved Feb. 28, 1974, so as to provide for the furnishing of written reports relating to medi cal conditions and treatments; to provide for the inspection and copying of cer tain records; and for other purposes.

SB 595. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relative to salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, so as to provide that members of the General Assembly shall not be compen sated for Saturdays and Sundays which fall during reqular and special sessions unless their respective Houses are meeting in chambers on such days, a quorum is present and official business transpires; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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SB 432. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, relat ing 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.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 484. By: Senators Traylor of the 3rd, Riley of the 1st, and Brown of the 47th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the procedures for the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment for the various State departments' and agencies' needs, approved Mar. 29,1937, so as to provide that competitive bids shall not be required where the amount of the purchase is less than $100; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
SB 502. By: Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Department of Actuarial Services; to establish the office of State Actuary; to determine the qualifications, manner of election, term of office, and method of filling vacancies in the office of State Actuary; to provide for com pensation and expenses of the State Actuary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 511. By: Senator Robinson of the 27th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for compulsory school attendance so as to authorize specified persons to arrest or assume temporary custody of a child who is subject to compulsory full-time education, is away from home, and is absent from school without a valid excuse within the county, city or area school district; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 516. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 100-108, relating to bonds and securities required to secure State depos its, so as to provide that debt obligations issued by certain federal agencies shall be accepted as collateral by the Director of the Fiscal Division of the Dept. of Administrative Services to secure State funds on deposit in State depositories; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

SB 525. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish within State Government an Employee Fringe Benefits Function; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative charge; to provide for the staffing and funding of the function's attachment to the State Merit System for administrative purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 528. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: 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, so as to provide that eligible municipalities which fail to file or which file after the cutoff date the required certification for funds in Fiscal Year 1976 may file or refile a late certificate and qualify for Fiscal Year 1976 funds; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 558. By: Senator Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act which provides for minimum standards for certain detention facilities within this State, approved April 17, 1973, so as to provide for inspections of such detention facilities; to establish levels of sanitation which must be main tained; to delineate the means of enforcing the provisions of the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 560. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act ot require State agencies to notify the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services upon acquiring the services of a consultant; to define certain terms; to require certain information to be included in notification statements; to provide for reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 565. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 26-14, relating to arson and related offenses, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to damage any dwelling house, building, vehicle, railroad car, watercraft or any other structure in which another has a security interest including, but not limited to, a mortgage, lien or conveyance to secure debt, by means of fire or explosive; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 568. By: Senators McDowell of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing counties to establish and maintain law libraries, approved Mar. 19, 1971, so as to change the provisions relating to costs; to include suits, actions and cases filed in certain courts within the provi sions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 576. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-801, relating to the general primary, as amended, so as to provide that the general primary shall be held at the same time as the Presidential Preference Primary under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 578. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Statewide Probation Act", approved Feb 8, 1956, so as to provide that as a condition of probation the court shall impose upon the proba tioner the payment of a fee of up to ten dollars ($10.00) per month to assist in defraying the expenses of supervising said probationer; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 579. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or procure for or give to a convict a weapon, intoxicating liquors,

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drugs or any other article or item without the consent of the warden or deputy warden; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 580. By: Senators Timmons of the llth, Sutton of the 9th, and Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 73-1, relative to the sale of paints and linseed oil, so as to make it unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to distribute, sell or offer for sale within this State any paint used specifically for marking timber if such paint will not remain effective for a period of at least 12 months; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

SB 581. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved Feb. 28, 1974, so as to provide for the furnishing of written reports relating to medi cal conditions and treatments; to provide for the inspection and copying of cer tain records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 586. By: Senator Sutton of the 9th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to levy and collect li cense, occupational or professional taxes upon practitioners of certain profes sions, approved Feb. 25,1953, so as to include real estate brokers within certain provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 588. By: Senator Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensations, as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for coverage for certain elected and appointed officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 589. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Ga., approved April 21, 1967, so as to change the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 591. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court of Hancock 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 such small claims court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 592. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating and establishing a small claims court in each county having a popu lation of not less than 9,977 and not more than 10,140 according to the official

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U.S. Decennial Census of 1960 or any future such census, approved March 21, 1968; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 595. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relative to salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, so as to provide that members of the General Assembly shall not be compen sated for Saturdays and Sundays which fall during reqular and special sessions unless their respective Houses are meeting in chambers on such days, a quorum is present and official business transpires; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 310. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to Mrs. Adele Louise Tucker and naming said real property the Adele Louise Tucker Park upon its reversion to the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 317. By: Senator Thompson of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption of $6,000.00 from all City of Smyrna ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Smyrna who are disabled and who have net income not exceeding $6,000.00 for the immedi ately preceding taxable year; 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 Legis lation.

SR 319. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, and Barnes of the 33rd: A RESOLUTION to create the Joint Workmen's Compensation Law Study Committee; to provide for the duties, powers and authorities of the Committee; to provide for technical and professional support; to provide for a report of Committee findings and recommendations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SR 322. By: Senator Lewis of the 21st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Burke County to the Board of Commissioners of Burke County; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the Board of Commissioners of Burke County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

Representative McKinney of the 35th arose to point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 739. By Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and Connell of the 87th:

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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 45 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"No discussion relative to the merits of pending legislation shall be permitted on the part of personal privilege.", so that when so amended House Rule 45 shall read as follows:
"Rule 45. Questions of privilege shall be, first, those affecting the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings; second, the rights, reputation, and conduct of members individually, in their representative capacity only. Questions of privilege shall have precedence over all other questions, except a motion to adjourn. Provided, that when any matter is pending before the House, no question of personal privilege shall be acted on until the pending question shall be disposed of. No discussion relative to the merits of pending legislation shall be permitted on the part of personal privilege."

HR 740. By Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Vaughn of the 57th and Connell of the 87th:

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 112 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "No bill or resolution which is passed or defeated by a vote of two-thirds of the membership of the House shall be reconsidered.", so that when so amended House Rule 112 shall read as follows: "Rule 112. No matter shall be reconsidered more than once. No bill or resolution which is passed or defeated by a vote of two-thirds of the membership of the House shall be reconsidered."

HR 741. By Representatives Adams of the 36th, Lee of the 72nd, Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th and Connell of the 87th:

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 209 is hereby amended by adding in the list of standing committees after the Committee on Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment the following:
"17. Local Affairs.", and by renumbering standing committees 17 through 27 as 18 through 28, respectively.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of the House are further amended by inserting between Rules 211 and 212 a new Rule 211A to read as follows:
"211A. The Local Affairs Committee shall observe the rules and procedures which are duly adopted and filed with the Committee by members of the House representing a particular local political subdivision as to the procedures relative to the introduction, consideration and passage of legislation affecting such political subdivision."

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 555-1531. By Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Matthews of the 63rd, Baugh of the 108th, Jessup of the 117th and Smith of the 78th:

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A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students and to change the provisions relative to the repay ment of such loans and scholarships; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution, as amended by an amendment ratified at the general election in 1952 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 861), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1215), an amend ment ratified at the general election in 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1300), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 1039), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 944), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 1082), and an amendment ratified at the general election in 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1686), is hereby amended by striking the eighth paragraph of that portion of Paragraph II added by the 1952 amendment and amended by the 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966 and 1968 amendments and inserting in lieu thereof a new eighth paragraph, to read as follows:
"Applicants who are granted loans or scholarships by the Board shall receive a loan or scholarship not to exceed $15,000.00 to any one applicant to be paid in such manner as may be determined by the Board with which to defray the tuition and other expenses of any such applicant in any responsible, accepted and accredited four-year medical college or school in the United States. The loans and scholarships herein provided shall not exceed the sum herein stated, but they may be prorated in such manner as to pay to the medical college or school to which any applicant is admitted such funds as are required by that college or school, and the balance to be paid direct to the applicant; all of which shall be under such terms and conditions as may be provided under rules and regulations of the Board. The said loans or scholarships to be granted to each appli cant shall be based upon the condition that the full amount thereof shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant by practicing his profession at some place within the State of Georgia to be approved by the Board. Onefifth of the loan or scholarship shall be credited to the applicant for each year of practic ing his profession in a community of 10,000 population or less, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, or at Milledgeville State Hospital, Gracewood State School and Hospital, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Public Health or at any prison or detention camp or work camp operated under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections. If an applicant continues his education and becomes a specialist in the practice of medi cine, the Board is authorized to allow him to practice his profession in a community of 25,000 population or less, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and receive credit for each year of practicing his profession in the same manner as other applicants. Credit for practice at Milledgeville State Hospital, Gracewood State School and Hospital, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Public Health or at any of the above facili ties of the State Board of Corrections, shall be retroactive and shall apply to any appli cants engaging in such practice at any time. In the event an applicant has repaid any part of such loan or scholarship for which he would otherwise have received credit for service, he shall be repaid whatever sum is necessary to take into consideration the credit he would have received. The loan of any applicant who defaults on his contract shall become due and payable within 90 days after graduation or licensing except for extenuating circumstances to be determined by the Board, including but not limited to physical disability. The applicant shall be charged the prevailing rate of interest which shall be fixed by the Board for the time he has had the use of the borrowed funds."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published

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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 increase the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 and
( ) NO to provide that such loans and scholarships shall be repaid by the appli cant by practicing his profession in a community of 10,000 or less within the State of Georgia for a period of five (5) years?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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 increase the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students and to change the provisions relative to the repay ment of such loans and scholarships; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution, as amended by an amendment ratified at the general election in 1952 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 861), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1215), an amend ment ratified at the general election in 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 1300), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 1039), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 944), an amendment ratified at the general election in 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 1082), and an amendment ratified at the general election in 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1686), is hereby amended by striking the eighth paragraph of that portion of Paragraph II added by the 1952 amendment and amended by the 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966 and 1968 amendments and inserting in lieu thereof a new eighth paragraph, to read as follows:
"Applicants who are granted loans or scholarships by the Board shall receive a loan or scholarship not to exceed $15,000.00 to any one applicant to be paid in such manner as may be determined by the Board with which to defray the tuition and other expenses of any such applicant in any responsible, accepted and accredited medical college or school in the United States. The loans and scholarships herein provided shall not exceed the sum herein stated, but they may be prorated in such manner as to pay to the medi cal college or school to which any applicant is admitted such funds as are required by that college or school, and the balance to be paid direct to the applicant; all of which shall be under such terms and conditions as may be provided under rules and regula tions of the Board. The said loans or scholarships to be granted to each applicant shall be based upon the condition that the full amount thereof shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant by practicing his profession at some place within the State of Georgia to be approved by the Board. One-fifth of the loan or scholarship together with the interest thereon shall be credited to the applicant for each year of practicing his profession in a community of 15,000 population or less, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, or at Central State Hospital, Gracewood State School and Hospital, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources or at any of the above facilities of the Department of Offender Rehabilitation. The Board shall have the authority to cancel the contract of any applicant at any time for cause deemed sufficient by the Board. Upon cancellation of the contract for any cause whatso-

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ever, including default or breach thereof by the applicant, the total uncredited amount of the scholarship paid to the applicant shall at once become due and payable to the Board in cash with interest at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum from the date of each payment by the Board, compounded annually."
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 increase the amount of loans and scholarships for medical students from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 and
( ) NO to provide that such loans and scholarships shall be repaid by the appli cant by practicing his profession in a community of 15,000 or less within the State of Georgia for a period of five (5) years?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNeos"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed YBlackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C. A.
Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Cantv, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberrv, D. Y Chance, G." Y Childers, E.M. YChilds, P, Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins. M. Y Col well, C.H.

YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E, Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. YElliott. E.H.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gaminage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner. Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes. Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, U.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. YKeyton.J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. YLarsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.lBill)
Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long. W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
YPetro, G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. YRandall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
YRoss, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell. J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre.C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. YTownsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams. H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

The following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments or substitute thereto:

HB 164. By: Representatives 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 pris oners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate offers to amend HB 164 as follows: By striking from Section 1, Page 1, beginning on line 17, the following sentence: "After 30 days have elapsed since the prisoner was sentenced to serve time in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections, and is not under appeal, during the time that any such prisoner is thereafter incarcerated in the county jail before being transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served, the Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall reimburse the county for the cost of such incarceration.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "After a prisoner is sentenced to serve time in a penal institution under the juris diction of the State Board of Corrections, and the prisoner is not under appeal, and after proper documentation is received from the clerk of the court, the Depart ment of Offender Rehabilitation shall have 30 days to transfer such prisoner to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served. After such 30 days have elapsed, any time that the prisoner is thereafter incarcerated in the county jail before being transferred by the Department to the place of confinement, the Department shall reimburse the county for the cost of such incarceration."

Representative Rush of the 121st moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 164.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 164 was disagreed to.

HR 503-1340. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and Triplett of the 128th: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia to grant and convey to Georgia Pacific Corp., a Georgia corporation, its succes sors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County, Ga.; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION Authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of

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Georgia, to grant and convey to Georgia-Pacific Corporation, a Georgia corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County, Georgia, for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement of berthing, docking and storage facilities and improvements, including a conveyor system-loading tower, and for navigational dredging, to be used in connection with the receiving, storage and transshipment of various products, including wood chips, to be built, over, under, across or through such State-owned or claimed properties; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, a Georgia corporation, is the owner in fee simple of a tract of land on Hutchinson Island in the Savannah River in Chatham County, Georgia, on which it proposes to construct and maintain a receiving, storing and loading facility, in connection with which it intends to receive, store and dispatch water-borne cargoes, thereby requiring berthing, docking, storage and loading facilities and improve ments, including breasting dolphins, a pier, a conveyor system, and a loading tower and catwalk; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the proposed facilities is to be located adjacent to the prop erty of Georgia-Pacific Corporation on certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia, in Chatham County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Georgia-Pacific Corporation has applied for the requisite permits from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for the construction and maintenance of the proposed facilities; and
WHEREAS, except as provided by legislative act, the State of Georgia may grant only a revocable license for the construction and maintenance of such improvements and facilities under, over, through or across State-owned properties, for any term exceeding one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed as beneficial for the State of Georgia for such facilities to be established, and the State of Georgia is willing to grant and convey an irrevocable easement in consideration of the monetary sum specified herein and for the further con sideration of the easement containing such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that for and in consideration of the premises and the payment into the general treasury of the State of Georgia the sum of $1,000.00, the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby authorized to convey to GeorgiaPacific Corporation, a Georgia corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement with the right and privilege for itself, its successors and assigns, to use, occupy, employ and enjoy for the purposes of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and replacing, berthing, docking, storage and loading facilities and improvements, including breasting dolphins, a pier, a conveyor system, and a loading tower and catwalk, and all facilities and improvements that shall be reasonably for or in connection therewith, and of dredging the river bottom for navigational purposes, across, under, over and through the bed or bottom of the Savannah River, and the intertidal area on the north bank thereof, hereinafter more fully described, subject always to their initial and continuing compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to the subject matter hereof and to the properties affected hereby and subject always to the use and enjoyment by the public of any streams involved herein, the property subject to said easement being more partic ularly described as follows:
ALL that portion of river bottom and inter-tidal land situate, lying and being in Chatham County, Georgia, and being described as follows: Beginning at a point on Hutchinson Island designated as X = 829,389.71' Y = 763,127.94' according to the Georgia State Plane Grid System, East Zone, running thence North 637'05" East 318.97 feet to a concrete monument located on the boundary line between the property of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and property now or formerly of Diamond Manufac turing Company; thence South 4352'15" West 255 feet, more or less, to the high water

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line or mark of the Savannah River and the POINT OF BEGINNING: from said point of beginning running thence along said high water line or mark in a southeasterly direction a distance of 2,071 feet, more or less, to a point where the common boundary line between the property of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and the Planters Canal inter sects said high water line or mark; thence South 3052'15 West along said common boundary line as extended 241 feet, more or less, to the north edge of the channel of the Savannah River (as now designated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers); running thence in a northwesterly direction along the north edge of the channel of the Savannah River (as now designated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) 2,115 feet, more or less, to a point located South 4352'15 West 239 feet, more or less, from the point of beginning; thence North 4352'15" East a distance of 239 feet, more or less, along the common boundary line between the property of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and property now or formerly of Diamond Manufacturing Company, as extended, to the point of beginning.
ALL as will more fully appear by reference to that certain plat of said property dated July 10, 1975 made by Hussey, Gay & Bell, Consulting Engineers, for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, a copy of which is in the files of the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, and to which reference is hereby expressly made.
It is recognized that the exact location of the high water line or mark of the Savannah River fluctuates with the tide, and may vary from the aforesaid plat, however it is the intention of the foregoing description to include, during the period for which the easement is granted, all land between said high water line or mark (adjacent to the said lands of Georgia-Pacific Corporation), wherever its exact location, and the north edge of the channel of the Savannah River, wherever its exact location.
The right to dredge the river bottom within the easement area shall, within the scope of the permits heretofore or hereafter granted by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, be for the purpose only of improving navigation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said easement is made only for the purposes aforesaid and shall continue only so long as the Georgia-Pacific Corporation, its successors or assigns, continue to maintain and operate the aforesaid facilities for the aforesaid purposes, and should the facilities be abandoned or use thereof for the aforesaid purposes discontinued, said easement shall terminate.
Representative Jones of the 126th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HR 503-1340.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman. J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.

Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark Betty
Clark', L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Colling, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell, J.
Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.

Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Ha den, E.A. Y Ha ris, B.B.,Sr. Y Ha ris, J.G. Y Ha ris, J.F.
Ha rison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L.

Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.

Y Larsen, W.W.
YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.

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Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.

Y Randall. W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B, Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.

Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall.V. YWare, J.C.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HR 503-1340 was agreed to.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Clark of the 13th was not recorded.
HR 540-1479. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, and Gignilliat of the 122nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Ga., to grant and convey to Pierpont-Corbett Box Com pany, Inc., a Ga. corporation, its successors and assigns, an irrevocable ease ment for a term of years over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Ga. and located in Chatham County, Ga., and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HR 540-1479 as follows: (1) By striking on line 5 of page 1, the following: "for a term of years". (2) By striking on line 12 of page 2, the following: "for a term of years". (3) By striking on line 7 of page 3, the following: "for the term of seventy-five (75) years". "(4m) eaBn"y. striking on line 2 of page 4, the following:
"(5m) eaBn"y. striking on line 6 of page 4, the following:
("6m) eaBn"y. striking on line 10 of page 4, the following:
(7) By adding following the last paragraph of said resolution ending on line 17 of page 5, a new paragraph to read as follows: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said easement is made only for the purposes aforesaid and shall continue only so long as the Pierpont-Corbett Box Co., its suc cessors and assigns, continues to maintain and operate the aforesaid facilities and should said facilities be abandoned or the use for the aforesaid purposes discon tinued, said easement shall terminate.".

Representative Jones of the 126th moved that the House agree to Senate amendment to HR 540-1479.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John

Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.

Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

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Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.

Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. YEgan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.

Y Sigman, B. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HR 540-1479 was agreed to.
HR 567-1544. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Hill of the 127th, and Triplett of the 128th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corporation, domesticated in Georgia, certain State-owned or claimed property situate in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments were read:
SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 Amend HR 567 by deleting on Page 3, line 8, the numerals "16.1739," and inserting in lieu thereof, the following: "16.739,".
SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 Amend HR 567 by striking on Page 1, line 1 in its entirety, and continuing on line 2 thru the word "Georgia", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia".
Representative Jones of the 126th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ments to HR 567-1544.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
YDean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Eraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill.B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W.
YLee.W.J.IBill)
Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The motion prevailed and the Senate amendments to HR 567-1544 were agreed to.

Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs:

SB 472. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Broun of the 46th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that landlords shall account to their tenants for interest on security or damage deposits placed with the landlord; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the following Bill of the House be with drawn from Committee on Education and referred to the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs.

HB 1721. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to provide the procedures whereby in certain municipalities professional educators shall have the right to bargain collectively with their employer; to provide for all necessary matters related thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in disagreeing to the House substitute thereto:

SB 144. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for discovery and inspection in criminal cases; and for other purposes.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House insist on its position in substi tuting SB 144 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 Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st and Walker of the 115th.

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 1278. By: Representative Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, so as to revise, codify, con solidate, modernize and supersede the laws of this State relating to the practice of dentistry, to dentists, to dental hygienists, to dental assistants and others; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Marcus of the 26th moves to amend HB 1278 as follows: By striking the quotation marks on line 5 of page 24. By inserting between lines 5 and 6 of page 24 the following: "84-733. Definition of dental specialties; rules and regulations.--The Georgia Board of Dentistry is hereby authorized to provide by rule or regulation for definitions of the several dental specialties.".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman. J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.

Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrel!, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.

Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. NHam, B.

Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob YHa den, E.A. Y Ha ris, B.B.,Sr. YHa ris, J.G. YHa ris.J.F. Ha rison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob

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YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore.T.M. YKing, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.

Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.iBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus. S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum. H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinncy, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. YMullinax, E.G.

Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.

Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.

YToles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby
White.J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1311. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Harris, Thomason and Johnson of the 8th, and Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the exemption of property from taxation so as to provide that public property which is owned by a political subdivision and which is situated outside the territorial limits of the political subdivision shall not be exempt from ad valorem taxation; and for other pur poses.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend an Act relating to the exemption of property from taxation, approved Janu ary 31, 1946 (Ga. Laws 1946, p. 12), as amended, so as to provide that certain public real property which is owned by a political subdivision and which is situated outside the territorial limits of the political subdivision shall not be exempt from ad valorem taxation; 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 relating to the exemption of property from taxation, approved January 31, 1946 (Ga. Laws 1946, p. 12), as amended, is hereby amended by adding between Sections 1 and 2 a new Section 1A, to read as follows:
"Section 1A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1 to the contrary, all public real property which is owned by a political subdivision of this State and which is situ ated outside the territorial limits of the political subdivision shall not be exempt from ad valorem taxation. Provided, however, the foregoing shall not apply to any public real property which: (1) is developed with improvements for a governmental purpose which requires the use of at least 25% of the total land area or (2) is 300 acres or less in area or (3) if owned by a municipality, is located inside the county embracing all or part of said municipality or (4) that portion of any real property which has been designated as a watershed by the United States Soil and Water Conservation Service and used as such by the political subdivision owning such property."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Egan of the 25th, McKinney of the 35th, Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 21st move to amend the Committee substi tute to HB 1311 as follows: By striking from lines 22 and 23 on page 1 the following: "With improvements for a governmental purpose which requires the use of at least 25% of the total land area", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "by grading or other improvements to the extent of at least 25% of the total land area and on which are located facilities which are actively used for a public or governmental purpose".

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. NBray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. YCarnes.C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H. Coleman, T. N Collins, M. YColwell, C.H.

Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob NHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B, Townsend. K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 84, nays 59.
The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend the Committee substitute toHB 1311 as follows: By striking on page 1, line 3, the word "certain" and by striking in Section 1, begin ning on line 20, page 1, with the word, "Provided" through line 3 on page 2.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. N Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

NMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 92.

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 sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
N Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.

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N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy

Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. YLarsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.

Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1336. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Mullinax of the 69th, Johnson, Bailey, West and Lee of the 72nd, Mostiler of the 71st, Childers of the 15th, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" approved March 28, 1969, as amended, so as to include in the definition of the word "Project" the acquisition, construction, design, engi neering, improvement, leasing, maintenance, modification, rebuilding and repair of any property utilized in connection with a community antenna tele vision system; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend HB 1336 by striking the period at the end of Section 1 and adding: "The installation of such community antenna television systems shall not occur in areas adequately served by private enterprise.".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.

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Y Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, O.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.lBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Wall, V. YWare.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. YWood.J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, 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 1657. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Leonard of the 3rd, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Jessup of the 117th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine and trans portation insurance, as amended, so as to provide that nothing contained within said Code Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer and its insured from contracting to use a rate on a specific risk or risks, which is in excess of, or lower than, that otherwise applicable; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Insurance moves to amend HB 1657 as follows: By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3, and by inserting following Section 1 a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." And, by striking from line 21 the word "by" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "with".
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.

YCarrell.B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

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YConnell.J. Y Cooper, B.
YCox.W.E. YCrawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.

Y Hanner, Bob Y Ha den, E.A. Y Ha ris, B.B.,Sr. Y Ha ris, J.G. Y Ha ris, J.F.
Ha rison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.

Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 127, nays 16.

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 adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 351. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read:

SR 351. By Senator Broun of the 46th:

A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 4:00 o'clock p.m., February 13, 1976, and reconvene at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on February 16, 1976.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin

Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.

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Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. YCox.W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.

Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob
N Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob

Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.CBill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D.

Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 6.
The Resolution was adopted.
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:
HB 1638. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with such nonpartisan election of judges; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend the Georgia Election Code, Title 34, as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for judicial offices when authorized by the General Assembly; to provide for the method of qualification of candidates; to enact a new Code Chapter relating to nonpartisan elections; to specify the form(s) of the official ballot; to regulate the conduct of nonpartisan elections; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Title 34, relating to elections, as amended, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 34-1001, relating to qualification of candidates, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 34-1001. Qualification of Candidates.--Candidates may qualify for an elec tion as hereinafter prescribed by virtue of (1) nomination in a primary conducted by

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a political party; (2) filing a nomination petition either as an independent candidate or as a nominee of a political body, if duly certified by the chairman and the secretary of the political body as having been nominated in a duly constituted political body convention as prescribed in Section 34-1011; (3) nomination of presidential electors as prescribed by rules of political party; (4) substitute nomination of a political party or body as prescribed in Section 34-1003; (5) candidate in a special election as prescribed in Section 34-1002(c); (6) incumbent qualifying as a candidate to succeed himself as prescribed in Section 34-1002(c); and (7) nonpartisan candidate qualifying in accordance with Code Sections 34-1001B and 1002B."
Section 2. Said Title is further amended by adding thereto a new Code Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 34-10B to be inserted between Code Chapter 34-10A and 34-11 and to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 34-10B NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS Section 34-1001B. Application of Chapter.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, the General Assembly may provide by local acts for the elec tion in nonpartisan elections of candidates for county judicial offices which are filled by the vote of electors within one county. The General Assembly may also provide for the nonpartisan election of the judge or judges of the superior courts within a single judicial circuit. Whenever such nonpartisan election is established within a county or judicial circuit it shall be conducted in accordance with this Code Chapter. Section 34-1002B. Qualification of Candidates.--(a) Candidates for election in a nonpartisan election shall file a notice of candidacy in the form prescribed by Code Section 34-1002 which notice shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State no later than 12:00 noon on the second Wednesday in June immediately prior to the elec tion in the case of a general election and at least fifteen days prior to the election in the case of a special election, provided, however, that the notice of candidacy for a county or militia district office (justice of the peace) shall be filed with the Judge of the Probate Court. In the case of a general election, the notice of candidacy shall be accompanied (1) by payment of a qualifying fee set in accordance with Code Section 34-1013 or (2) with a qualifying petition to be signed by registered voters qualified to vote for the election of such candidates totaling three percent (3%) of the total number of votes cast in the last election for the filling of such office sought by the candidate. The minimum number of signatures shall be one hundred and the maximum shall be 1,000 signatures. Except when form or procedure must be modified for use in a nonpartisan election, the provisions for nomination petitions set out in Code Sec tions 34-1010 and 34-1011, as amended, including the right to subpoena and judicial review, shall also apply to these qualifying petitions. Section 34-1003B. Form of the Official Ballot.--A nonpartisan election shall be included on the general or special election ballot in the form otherwise specified in this Code. (a) In addition, the ballot shall include the following instructions: To vote for judi cial officers, mark a cross (x) or check ( ) in the square opposite the name of the candi date you choose to vote for. You must mark these candidates individually even if you have voted a straight or modified straight party ticket. (b) Candidates for offices to be elected in a nonpartisan manner shall be listed below the candidates for partisan offices and before the listing of any constitutional amend ment or other question appearing on the ballot. Section 34-1004B. Voting Machines.--In any county, using voting machines, the bal lots shall be in the form required by Code Section 34-1208 except that candidates for offices to be elected in a nonpartisan manner shall be listed below the candidate for partisan offices before the constitutional amendments or other questions to be voted on and opposite the title of the office for which they are candidates. Section 34-1005B. Conduct of Nonpartisan Election.--Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, nonpartisan elections shall be held and conducted in all respects in accordance with the provisions of this Code relating to partisan elections and the provi sions relating to partisan elections shall apply thereto insofar as practicable."

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Section 3. Said Title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 34-1016, relating to nonpartisan elections, which said Code Section was added thereto by an Act approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 1251).
Section 4. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Russell of the 53rd moves to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1638 as follows: By striking from lines 4 and 5 of page 2 the following: "Sections 34-1001B and 1002B", and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Chapter 34-10B". And by striking from line 22 of page 3 the word "judicial" and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "the following".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr.T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Flovd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.

Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob YHowell.M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben

Y Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. YKilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee, W.J.lBilli Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. YMcKinney.J.E.

Y Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

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Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 127, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Cooper of the 19th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1638, by substitute, as amended.

HB 1332. By: Representatives Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Snow of the 1st, Murphy of the 18th, Bray of the 70th, Ham of the 80th, Karrh of the 106th, Kreeger of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-3, relating to hearsay evidence, so as to provide that certain statements made for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment shall be admissible in evidence; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe NBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A. YBray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. YCarnes.C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H.
Coleman, T. YCollins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee.W.J.lBilli Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. N Petro. G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. YRandall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 4.

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

HB 1622. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-305, relating to mandatory suspension of licenses, so as to provide that conviction for failure to stop, render aid, identify themselves, hit and run, or leaving the scene of an accident shall require the mandatory sus pension of a motor vehicle operator's license; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 11.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 422. By: Messrs. 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 Contractors; and for other purposes.
Representative Larsen of the 27th moved that further consideration of HB 422 be postponed until Wednesday, February 18, 1976, immediately after the period of unani mous consent.

The motion prevailed.

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HR 568-1545. By Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Sams of the 90th, Linder of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a procedure for the recall of elected officials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section VIII to read as follows:
"Section VIII. Recall of Elected Officials, (a) An election for the purpose of submitting the question of whether any person elected to public office in this State shall be recalled shall be held as hereinafter provided, if a petition calling for an election for the purpose of recalling such officer shall be filed as hereinafter provided. The petition must have been signed by a number of electors entitled to cast their ballot for a candidate in the next election for the particular office in question which exceeds 15% of the number of electors eligible to vote in the general election conducted for the purpose of filling such office immediately prior to the filing of such petition. Each petition and each page thereof shall clearly designate the person sought to be recalled and the office which he holds. Each elector signing the petition shall, in addition to affixing his signature, also give his residence and the date upon which he signs the petition. Each page of the petition shall have appended to it the affidavit of some person, not necessarily a signer of the petition, that to the best of the affiant's knowledge and belief the persons whose signatures appear on the sheets are duly registered electors and are entitled to sign such petition, that such electors signed the petition with full knowledge of the contents of the petition, and that their residences are correctly stated.
(b) A recall petition shall be tendered for filing to that official which the person sought to be recalled was required to file his notice of candidacy in the immediately preceding general election in which he was elected. Such official shall examine it to determine whether it contains a sufficient number of apparently genuine signatures. Such official may question the genuineness of any signature or signatures appearing on the recall petition. If such official finds that any such signature or signatures are not genuine, such signatures shall be disregarded in determining whether the petition contains a sufficient number of signatures. Such official shall also disregard any signa ture which is dated more than sixty days before the date the petition was tendered for filing and shall count only one signature of each elector who has signed the petition. Such official shall eliminate any page of the petition which is not accompanied by the required affidavit. The invalidity of any page of the petition shall not affect the validity of the petition if a sufficient number of signatures remains after eliminating such an invalid page. Such official shall complete the examination of the petition within twenty days after it shall have been tendered to him and shall thereupon declare the petition to have been duly filed if valid, or reject it if invalid.
(c) As soon as the official provided for in (b) has declared the recall petition to be duly filed, the incumbent named in the petition shall be notified by such official that the petition has been duly filed. Upon receipt of such notice, the incumbent may resign from his office and thereby terminate the recall proceedings. If the incumbent against whom a recall petition is directed does not resign from his office within ten days after notice of the filing of such petition shall have been given to him, the official provided for in (b) shall issue the call for a recall election. If a regular or special election in which all the electors who are entitled to cast their ballots for the officer sought to be recalled is to be held not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days after the ten days have expired, the recall question shall be placed before such electors at such an election. Otherwise, a special recall election shall be fixed for a date not earlier than thirty days nor later than sixty days after the ten days have expired. The incum bent against whom a recall petition is directed may resign at any time prior to the recall election and thereupon the election shall not be held.

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The following question shall be presented to each elector in a recall election: 'Shall (name of officer) be recalled and removed from the office of (name of office)?' The above question shall appear as to every officer whose recall is to be voted upon and provision shall be made for the elector to vote 'Yes' or 'No' on the question. If a majority of the electors who vote on the question at a recall election shall vote 'Yes', the incumbent shall be deemed recalled and he shall stand removed from office instanter, but if a majority of the electors shall vote 'No', he shall remain in office. Only those registered electors qualified to vote on the date the call for the recall election was issued shall be eligible to vote in the recall election. (d) No recall petition shall be filed against any elected officer within the first six months or the last twelve months of his term of his office or within twelve months after an unsuccessful recall election against him."
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 a procedure for the recall of elected officials?"
( ) NO All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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 provide a procedure for the recall of elected officials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section VIII to read as follows:
"Section VIII. Recall of Elected Officials, (a) An election for the purpose of submitting the question of whether any person elected to public office in this State shall be recalled shall be held as hereinafter provided, if a petition calling for an election for the purpose of recalling such officer shall be filed as hereinafter provided. The petition must have been signed by a number of electors entitled to cast their ballot for a candidate in the next election for the particular office in question which exceeds 30% of the number of electors eligible to vote in the general election conducted for the purpose of filling such office immediately prior to the filing of such petition. The persons sponsoring such petition shall be electors entitled to cast their vote for the office of the elected official sought to be recalled. Prior to obtaining any signatures on any such petition, a blank copy of the proposed petition shall be submitted by the sponsors thereof to that official which the person sought to be recalled was required to file his notice of candidacy along with a notice that a petition is to be circulated seeking signatures for a special election for the recall of the particular elected official concerned. The petition shall be submitted to that official which the person sought to be recalled was required to file his notice of candidacy with the required signatures within 45 days following the date on which the notice of the proposed petition is given to that official which the person sought to be recalled was required to file his notice of candidacy. If such petition is not submit ted within the 45-day time limit, it shall be void and of no force or effect. Each petition and each page thereof shall clearly designate the person sought to be recalled and the office which he holds. Each elector signing the petition shall, in addition to affixing

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his signature, also print his name and give his residence and the date upon which he signs the petition. Each page of the petition shall have appended to it the affidavit of some person, not necessarily a signer of the petition, that to the best of the affiant's knowledge and belief the persons whose signatures appear on the sheets are duly regis tered electors and are entitled to sign such petition, that such electors signed the peti tion with full knowledge of the contents of the petition, and that their residences are correctly stated.
(b) A recall petition shall be tendered for filing to that official which the person sought to be recalled was required to file his notice of candidacy in the immediately preceding general election in which he was elected. Such official shall examine it to determine whether it contains a sufficient number of apparently genuine signatures. Such official may question the genuineness of any signature or signatures appearing on the recall petition. If such official finds that any such signature or signatures are not genuine, such signatures shall be disregarded in determining whether the petition contains a sufficient number of signatures. Such official shall eliminate any page of the petition which is not accompanied by the required affidavit. The invalidity of any page of the petition shall not affect the validity of the petition if a sufficient number of signatures remains after eliminating such an invalid page. Such official shall com plete the examination of the petition within twenty days after it shall have been ten dered to him and shall thereupon declare the petition to have been duly filed if valid, or reject it if invalid.
(c) As soon as the official provided for in (b) has declared the recall petition to be duly filed, the incumbent named in the petition shall be notified by such official that the petition has been duly filed. Upon receipt of such notice, the incumbent may resign from his office and thereby terminate the recall proceedings. If the incumbent against whom a recall petition is directed does not resign from his office within ten days after notice of the filing of such petition shall have been given to him, the official provided for in (b) shall issue the call for a recall election. If a regular or special election in which all the electors who are entitled to cast their ballots for the officer sought to be recalled is to be held not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days after the ten days have expired, the recall question shall be placed before such electors at such an election. Otherwise, a special recall election shall be fixed for a date not earlier than thirty days nor later than sixty days after the ten days have expired. The incum bent against whom a recall petition is directed may resign at any time prior to the recall election and thereupon the election shall not be held.
The following question shall be presented to each elector in a recall election: 'Shall (name of officer) be recalled and removed from the office of (name of office)?' The above question shall appear as to every officer whose recall is to be voted upon and provision shall be made for the elector to vote 'Yes' or 'No' on the question. If a majority of the electors who vote on the question at a recall election shall vote 'Yes', the incumbent shall be deemed recalled and he shall stand removed from office instanter, but if a majority of the electors shall vote 'No', he shall remain in office. Only those registered electors qualified to vote on the date the call for the recall election was issued shall be eligible to vote in the recall election. (d) No recall petition shall be filed against any elected officer within the first six months or the last twelve months of his term of his office or within twelve months after an unsuccessful recall election against him."
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 a procedure for the recall of elected officials?"
( ) NO All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

YConnell.J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 7.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
Pursuant to SR 351, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning, February 16, 1976.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 16, 1976

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.,,Ir. Adams, John Adams. Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Bargeron. E. Battle, Joe Baugh. W.E. Beck, J.M. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Bolster. P. Bowman, J.A. Brav, C.A. Buck. T.B. Burruss. A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Games, C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castlcberry, D. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Gollins, M. Colwcll, C.H. Connell.J. Cooper, B.

Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Davis, W. Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Fclton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover. M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Howard, Bob

Howell, M Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Lee, W.J.lBilll Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E.

Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne.Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Marrion Edwards, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Hazelhurst, 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.

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6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1882. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Triplet! of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, as amended, so as to provide for investigative grand juries in any county of this State having a population of not less than 180,000 nor more than 190,000 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 Legis lation.
HB 1883. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a secretary for the Solicitor of the State Court of Habersham County..", so as to change the maximum compensation of the secretary of the Solicitor of the State Court of Habersham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1884. By: Representatives Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th, Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Edwards and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, so as to provide a method for the repeal of the charter of the City of Powder Springs; to provide for a petition and a referendum in connection therewith; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1885. By: Representatives Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, and Bowman of the 103rd: A BILL to create the offices and provide for the appointments of one First Assistant District Attor ney, Assistant District Attorneys, and Deputy Assistant District Attorneys of the Macon Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1886. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act", so as to provide that, regardless of the method of routing, the insurer shall be directly responsible to the premium finance company for any and all unearned pre miums due under the contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1887. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act", so as to change the provisions relating to service charges; to change the provisions relating to delinquency charges; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1888. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-2430 relating to cancellation of insurance contracts, so as to change the provisions relating to time limitations for tendering unearned premiums; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1889. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th, Randall of the 101st, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, so as to provide for the transportation, care and disposition of dead human bodies; to provide for licensing of crematories; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1890. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to authorize and direct the election superintendent of Warren County to hold an election on the question of estab lishing a multi-member Board of Commissioners in Warren County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1891. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Buchanan so as to provide for certain additional powers which may be exercised by the governing authority of the City of Buchanan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1892. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to specify the manner of distrib uting certain public assistance checks; to require the publication of certain lists of public assistance recipients, the amount received, and the caption for such lists; to provide penalties for certain usage of such lists; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1893. 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 said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1894. By: Representative White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the merger of the school systems of the City of Albany and the County of Dougherty so as to change the provisions relating to the Board of Education of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1895. By: Representative Canty of the 38th: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating

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the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1896. By: Representatives Bowman of the 103rd, Banks of the 104th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to provide that the Department of Human Resources on each check issued by it, in addition to indicating numerically the amount for which the check is being issued, shall alphabeti cally indicate the amount for which the check is issued; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1897. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, and Larsen of the 27th: A BILL to provide for a revenue-raising and distribution system within counties of this State containing incorporated areas having a population of 400,000 or more according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for purposes; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1898. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to authorize and empower the Commissioner of the Depart ment of Public Safety to designate and appoint chaplains for the Department; to provide for the duties and functions thereof; to provide for the compensation and reimbursement thereof; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1899. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Russell of the 53rd, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County so as to change the compensation of the solicitor; to prohibit the solicitor from engaging in the private practice of law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1900. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to create the Chatham County Water and Sewer Authority and to authorize such Authority to acquire, con struct, and thereafter operate and maintain projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals and private concerns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1901. By: Representative Evans of the 99th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-902 relating to the amount of bail in misdemeanor cases and the acceptance of bail by sheriffs and constables so as to provide that any insurance agent sign ing criminal bail bonds and representing an insurance company licensed to transact business in this State shall place $15,000.00 in escrow with the sheriff of the county; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 742-1901. By: Representative Twiggs of the 4th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Towns County to Towns County; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to Towns County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1902. By: Representative 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 provide that credit in the amount of tax actually paid in a State which does not grant like credit for taxes paid in Georgia shall be given in respect to certain uses of tangible personal property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1903. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act" so as to change the period of time for presumed abandonment; to change the provisions relative to deposits and refunds held by utilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1904. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to reincorporate the Town of Lyerly in the County of Chattooga; to create a new charter for said town; to provide for the name, powers and corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 743-1905. By: Representative Wood of the 9th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Daniel Wall; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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

HB 1860 HB 1861 HB 1862 HB 1863 HB 1864 HB 1865 HB 1966 HB 1867 HB 1868 HR 719-1868 HR 720-1868 HR 721-1868 HB 1869 HB 1870 HB 1871 HB 1872 HB 1873

HB 1874 HB 1875 HB 1876 HB 1877 HR 722-1877 HB 1878 HB 1879 HB 1880 HB 1881 HR 733-1881 HR 734-1881 HR 735-1881 HR 736-1881 HR 737-1881 HR 738-1881 HB 1905 SB 432

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SB 484 SB 502 SB 511 SB 516
qR If* SB 558 SB 560 SB 565 SB 568 SB 576 SB 578 SB 579

SB 580 SB 581 SB 586 SB 588
SbqRBii 5&w89i9i
SB 592 SB 595 SR 310 SR 317 SR 319 SR 322

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 829 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Monday, February 16, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, February 16, 1976, and submits the following:

HB 293 HB 541 HB 681 HB 1042 HB 1216 HB 1265 HB 1274 HB 1333 HB 1350 HB 1371 HB 1378 HB 1385 HB 1445 HB 1447 HB 1466 HB 1478 HB 1580 HB 1671

Peace Officer Ann. & Ben. Fund, Disability Government Officials, Disclosure of Fees Registration Cards, Relative to Landlords & Tenants, Rights of Tenants School Bus Safety, Driver Precautions Jury Duty, Persons Exempted Emp. Ret. Sys., Agri. Commodity Comm. City/Cty., Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Appropriations: 7/1/76-6/30/77 Garnishment, Writ After Judgment & Bond Dept. of Revenue, Retirement & Benefits Prop. Tax, Penalty for Unreturned Taxes Medical Practitioners, Malpractice Judgment Emp. Ret. Sys., Accumulated Days Forfeited Community Affairs Bureau, Plann. & Bud. Off. Marriage & Family Counsel, Regulate MARTA, Semi-Annual Reporting Insurance, Fees, Taxes & Funds

HR 565-1544 Hartsfield Int. Airport Advisory Committee

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SB 425 SR 248

Sheriffs' Retirement, Increase Benefits Gov. & Lt. Gov.; Elected Jointly (Reconsidered)

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,

I si Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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:

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 Manage ment 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.

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

HB 1230. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 84-18, relating to lightning rods, taxes assessed upon their installation, and contracts to sell lightning rods; to repeal Code Section 84-9928 relating to criminal penalties invoked for violation of the provisions of Code Chapter 84-18; and for other purposes.

HB 1231. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create in any county having a population of 250,000 and not more than 500,000 according to the U.S. census of 1960 or any future U.S. census, a tax collection study commission to study the collection and assessment of State and county taxes and municipal taxes of cities lying wholly in such county; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1232. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 92-36, relating to the collection and payment of moneys, fees, commissions, penalties, and other charges by State departments, commissions, bureaus, and other branches and agencies of State government for the purpose of supporting and maintaining such governmental entities; and for other purposes.

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HB 1233. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-2010, relating to the assessment of a fee on all persons, firms, corporations, or partnerships buying salary or wage accounts or lending money upon same, as amended by Paragraph 91 of Section 2 of an Act approved March 28, 1935; and for other purposes.
HB 1237. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide an exemption for members of the armed forces from the payment of any pen alties, costs, interests or other fees assessed for failure to return real or per sonal property or to pay the tax on same; to provide for method of exemption; and for other purposes.

HB 1238. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act for the abatement of all income taxes for members of the armed forces upon death; and for other purposes", as amended; to repeal an Act providing for income tax deductions, exemptions and extensions for men and women serving in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II; and for other purposes.
HB 1384. By: Representatives Games of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Brown of the 34th, Tucker of the 73rd, and Harden of the 154th: A BILL to provide that pur chasers at judicial sales need not tender cash, but, as an alternative, may tender a cashier's or certified check which is drawn for the amount of the pur chase price and which is issued by or certified by any financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp.; and for other purposes.

HB 1403. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Hutchison of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 68), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to bonds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

HB 1245. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to impose a tax on obscene materials; to define terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved Mar. 20, 1970; and for other purposes.

HB 1316. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-3307, relating to the licensing and permissible activities of international banking corporations, so as to encourage inter national banking corporations to make loans in this State; and for other pur poses.

HB 1234. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5905, relating to the requirements of insurance companies doing business within the State to furnish names of agents to the Comptroller General in making required returns; and for other purposes.

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HB 1236. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-603, relating to the granting of an exemption from any special taxes to every park or place where certain athletic and sporting events are held under a charge of admission whenever the proprietor or owner is a maimed or disabled Confederate soldier; and for other purposes.

HB 1239. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to grant extensions of time for the filing of income tax returns by returning Korean veterans; to provide that no interest shall accrue during such time; and for other purposes.

HB 1240. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL 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", as amended, so as to repeal subsection (j), relating to taxation of motor fuel used in the operation of watercraft upon certain waters; and for other purposes.

HB 1241. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to require the tax-receivers in all counties in this State having a population of 200,000 inhabitants or more by the U.S. census of 1930, or any future U.S. census, to list in the white, and colored tax digests respectively the names of the tax payers in continuous alphabetical order without segregation by militia districts or other local subdivisions; and for other purposes.

HB 1235. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, Burruss of the 21st, Miles of the 86th, Cole of the 6th, Shanahan of the 7th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-5802, relating to the duties of the deputy revenue commissioners appointed under Code Section 92-4507; and for other purposes.

HB 300. By: Representatives 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 re-canvass of votes cast for a member of the General Assembly who represents certain multi-county districts; and for other purposes.

SB 46 By: Senator Kidd of the 25th A BILL to provide for a presumption that the impair ment of health by lung disease, hypertension or heart disease of firemen or fire fighters regularly employed by the State of Georgia, any county, city, municipal or other governmental agency shall be presumed to have occurred, suffered or arose out of and in the course of duty of such employees; and for other purposes.

SB 497. By: Senator Kidd of 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the Judges of the Probate Courts, so as to provide for additional increased retirement benefits; and for other purposes.

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SB 489. By: Senators Warren of the 43rd, Howard of the 42nd, Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 85-10, relative to tenancy in common, so as to provide for right of survivorship between joint tenants; to change the provisions relative to tenancies in common; and for other purposes.

SB 512. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees of said System; to change the provisions relative to the selection of a chairman of the Board of Trustees; and for other purposes.

SB 513. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 of said system; to change the provisions relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of a trustee; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the House:

HR 497-1333. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Murphy of the 18th, Lane of the 81st, Phillips of the 120th, Fraser of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Matthews of the 63rd, and others: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate Interstate Highway 16 from Macon to Savannah, Georgia, as the James L. Gillis, Sr. Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

The Senate recedes from its amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 164. By: Representatives 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 pris oners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

SB 46 By: Senator Kidd of the 25th A BILL to provide for a presumption that the impair ment of health by lung disease, hypertension or heart disease of firemen or fire fighters regularly employed by the State of Georgia, any county, city, municipal or other governmental agency shall be presumed to have occurred, suffered or arose out of and in the course of duty of such employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

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SB 489. By: Senators Warren of the 43rd, Howard of the 42nd, Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 85-10, relative to tenancy in common, so as to provide for right of survivorship between joint tenants; to change the provisions relative to tenancies in common; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 497. By: Senator Kidd of 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for retirement benefits for the Judges of the Probate Courts, so as to provide for additional increased retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 512. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the composition of the Board of Trustees of said System; to change the provisions relative to the selection of a chairman of the Board of Trustees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 513. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 of said system; to change the provisions relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of a trustee; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

Representative Cooper of the 19th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1638. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Hawkins of the 50th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with such nonpartisan election of judges; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. K Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. K Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.

YCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Carrell.B. Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.

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N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.

N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.

Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D.

Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 66, nays 45.

The motion prevailed and HB 1638 was reconsidered.
Representative Carter of the 146th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1638, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

Representative Howard of the 19th moved that said HB 1638 be recommitted to Committee, on State of Republic for further study.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. Carrel], B. Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B..Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
N Petro, G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. Y Hoss, Ben B. Y Hush, Dewey
Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 69, nays 44.

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The motion prevailed and HB 1638 was recommitted to Committee on State of Repub lic.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

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 $500.000 for any single offense; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 838 as follows: By striking from lines 5 and 6 on page 1 the following: "five hundred dollars ($500.00)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two hundred dollars ($200.00)". By striking from lines 22 and 23 on page 1 the following: "five hundred dollars ($500.00)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two hundred dollars ($200.00)". By striking subsection (d) of the material quoted in Section 1 as Section 14, on lines 7 through 20 of page 2 in its entirety. By renumbering subsection (e), beginning on line 21 of page 2, as subsection (d).

Representative Linder of the 44th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 838.

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 838 was agreed to.

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 consolidating 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.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 839 as follows: By striking from line 15 of page 2 the following: "minimum and". By striking from lines 17 and 18 on page 2 the following: "five hundred dollars ($500.00)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "two hundred dollars ($200.00)".

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By striking from lines 20 through 23 on page 2 the following: ", and such ordinances may prescribe all or any part of any one or more of the foregoing penalties or punishments as a minimum and maximum sentence for con viction of such violation".

Representative Linder of the 44th moved that the Senate amendment to HB 839 be agreed to.

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 839 was agreed to.

Representative Knight of the 67th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

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 1350. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:

A BILL
To make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976, and ending June 30,1977; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, polit ical 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:

That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976 and ending June 30, 1977, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.

PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 8,300,000 1. Operations......................................................................................................? 8,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,000,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,000,000
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 300,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 300,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$300,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 8,000,000 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 300,000

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For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, offi cials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representa tives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legis lative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for member ship in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legis lative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, fur nishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legis lative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs 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. Budget Unit: Department of Audits .................................................................$ 2,603,500 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 2,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,250,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,250,000
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$ 353,500 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 353,500 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 353,500
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$2,250,000 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$353,500

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ............................................................................$ 1,287,595
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. 478-481. '

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts ...........................................................................$ 7,436,490

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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 author ized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and other such salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
For payment of salaries, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be author ized 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, tat 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 1976 session of the General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $220,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals..........................................................................$ 1,318,506
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 position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court...........................................................................................................$234,917
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...................................................................................$ 72,000
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.............................................................................................................$ 15,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit:............................................................................................................$ 15,000
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

Section 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges. Budget Unit:............................................................................................................$44,599

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For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 11. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services...............................................................................$ 48,568,155

1. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$562,445

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,689

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 682,734

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 682,734

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 127,519

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,653

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 12,000

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 900

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 170,872

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 170,872

Total Positions Budgeted

9

3. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 42,071

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,673

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,550

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,400

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 2,400

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 59,094

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 47,094

Total Positions Budgeted

3

4. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services .........................................................................................................$ 396,515

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$ 31,330

Travel................................................................................................................................$ 3,800

Publications and Printing..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................................$ 780

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 2,789,976

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund...............................................................................$ 16,068,033

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking

Fund (New)...................................................................................................................$977,900

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................$ 20,278,334

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................$ 20,278,334

Total Positions Budgeted

24

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5. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 238,860

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,459

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,300

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,465,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,741,819

State Funds Budgeted.......................,............................................................$ 1,708,219

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Procurement Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 769,674

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 102,364

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,750

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,236

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,163,524

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,163,524

Total Positions Budgeted

56

7. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 93,070

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 540,946

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 100

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,500

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 640

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 641,256

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Information and Computer

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,859,011

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,024,876

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 36,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 5,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,500

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 131,440

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 695,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 200,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,867,219

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,864,046

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 10,400,000

Total Positions Budgeted

650

9. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 168,541

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 18,144

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,850

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 350

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 192,785

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 192,785

Total Positions Budgeted

13

10. Motor Vehicle Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 115,268

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 393,396

Travel.....................................................................................................................$1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 212,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$1,800

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 726,764

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

13

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$813,481

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,032,503

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 10,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 107,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$5,000

Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,973,584

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

75

12. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,307,064

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$317,321

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,720

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$34,300

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 47,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$34,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 41,500

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$7,000

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,050

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,064,255

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

103

13. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 85,067 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 28,256 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 3,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

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Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 1,706

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 129,729

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 129,729

Total Positions Budgeted

5

14. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Direct Payments to Authority for Operations.................................................................................................$ 2,074,172 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 3,607,939 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$3,112,753 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,794,864 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,794,864

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay $325,000 is desig nated and committed to design and install an automated electrical power management system in State office buildings in the Capitol Hill area, and $3,202,939 is designated and committed to construct a power plant adjacent to the proposed Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's Capitol Station to provide utilities service to State office build ings.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund $16,068,033 is designated and committed for annual debt ser vice requirements on previously authorized bond issues.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund $977,900 is for annual debt service requirements on General Obligation Debt to finance an amount not to exceed $9,779,000 in principal amount for capital outlay projects for the Department of Human Resources as follows:

1. $2,750,000 - Construction of a hospital unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital 2. $2,000,000 - Construction of a multi-geographic facility at Southwestern State
Hospital 3. $2,925,000 - Renovation of the Alien Building at Central State Hospital 4. $2,104,000 - Construction of Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon
($842,000), Griffin ($631,000) and Eastman ($631,000).

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 13,578,586 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 4,585,610 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 104,920 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 262,600 'Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 137,536 Equipment Purchases ..............................,........................................................$ 284,570 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 769,750 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,308,776 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,246
Rents and Maintenance Expense...........................................................................................................$9,867,219 Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,465,000
Direct Payments to Authority for Operations.................................................................................................$ 2,074,172 Capital Outlay................................................................................................$ 3,607,939
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..............................................................................................................$ 16,068,033
State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)........................................................................................................$977,900

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Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$3,112,753 Telephone Billings........................................................................................$ 13,259,050

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture.......................................................................................................$ 15,859,557

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,102,299

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 196,115

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 106,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 48,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,600

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$1,335.000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,832,714

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,726,714

Total Positions Budgeted

185

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 664,694

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,212

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 29,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$ 8,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$9,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$4,300

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract.............................................................................................................$ 322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................^ 475,000

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology.........................................................................$ 85,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 125,000

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,610,206

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,540,206

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 979,841

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 185,390

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 39,685

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 24,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,516

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,550

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 66,100

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,255,082

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,113,432

Total Positions Budgeted

83

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4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,385,176

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,200

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 188,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 20,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,930

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,406

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,686,406

Total Positions Budgeted

132

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 733,027

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 96,920

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 15,800

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 33,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 966,533

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$949,533

Total Positions Budgeted

49

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 122,156

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 304,780

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 307,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 735,536

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 735,536

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 656,896

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 128,162

Travel...................................................................................................................! 70,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................! 54,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................! 3,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 919,458

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 919,458

Total Positions Budgeted

61

8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 563,065 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 48,050 Travel...................................................................................................................! 21,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................................! 8,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,600 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,115 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 765 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 645,595

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 645,595

Total Positions Budgeted

40

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,355,859

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 78,073

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 133,323

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 24,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,118

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,598,873

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,456,412

Total Positions Budgeted

106

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,765,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 48,115

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 156,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 12,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,750

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,056,265

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 886,265

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$ 305,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 305,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$200,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,328,013 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,277,017 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 762,408 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 198,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 405,716 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 39,213 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,515 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$ 100,100 Fire Ant Eradication......................................................................................$1,335,000 Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract .............................................................................................................$ 208,000 Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract .............................................................................................................$ 322,000 Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 475,000 Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000 Poultry Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology.........................................................................$ 85,000 Contract with University of Georgia to Study Asiatic New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 125,000

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Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000 Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$ 305,000
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $35,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

Section 13. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance........................................................................................................$ 1,648,714

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 318,606

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 55,620

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,740

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$405,166

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$405,166

Total Positions Budgeted

20

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 990,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,548

Travel.................................................................................................................$240,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,243,548

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,243,548

Total Positions Budgeted

62

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,308,606 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 65,168 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 245,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,200 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,740

Section 14. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Bureau of Industry

and Trade ....................................................................................................$ 6,635,187

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 265,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,749

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$332,939

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$332,949

Total Positions Budgeted

15

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2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 234,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,085

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 17,970

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 305,255

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 284,855

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 655,000

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 294,660

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,040

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 49,300

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,109,530

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,109,530

Total Positions Budgeted

68

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services .........................................................................................................$ 451,000

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$ 315,957

Travel..............................................................................................................................$15,000

Publications and Printing..............................................................................................$30,450

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................................$ 550

Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................................$ 16,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 2,000

Promotional Parade Floats............................................................................................$ 28,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................................$ 858,957

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................................$ 858,957

Total Positions Budgeted

29

5. International Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 115,199

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 63,853

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 42,709

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,350

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,900

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 139,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 9,249

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 374,760

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 374,760

Total Positions Budgeted

7

6. Advertising Budget: Advertising ........................................................................................................$ 750,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 750,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 750,000

7. Ports Authority Budget: Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 2,790,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,790,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,790,000

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8. World Congress Center: Payments to World Congress Center for Operations .......................................................................................$ 134,136 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 134,136 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 134,136

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,720,199 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 737,304 Travel .................................................................................................................$ 136,209 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 36,100 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,190 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 208,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 33,219 Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230 Advertising........................................................................................................? 750,000 Promotional Parade Floats .................................................................................? 28,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 2,790,000 Payments to World Congress Center for Operations .......................................................................................? 134,136

B. Budget Unit: Bureau of

Community Affairs...................................................................................................? 3,106,389

1. Executive Office and

Administrative Support:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 234,563

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 131,995

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,200

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 12,418

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 6,504

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 56,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 447,880

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 350,947

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Area Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 359,340

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 16,996

Travel...................................................................................................................? 10,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 6,800

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions............................................................................? 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants...............................................................................? 899,936

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,466,122

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,373,862

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Local Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 386,341

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 21,823

Travel...................................................................................................................? 21,365

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 4,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 444,329

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 158,453

Total Positions Budgeted

22

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4. State Development:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$236,826

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,466

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,950

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$6,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,450

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 287,192

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 258,112

Total Positions Budgeted

16

5. State Crime Commission:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$731,425

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$112,200

Travel...................................................................................................................$28,775

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$34,275

LEAA Action - Local ......................................................................................$ 7,701,300

LEAA Action - State ......................................................................................$ 3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In...........................................................................................$880,000

LEAA Juvenile Justice .....................................................................................$ 432,020

LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$653,512

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,425,407

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 965,015

Total Positions Budgeted

45

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,948,495 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 299,480 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 75,690 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 36,750 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,618 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 54,154 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 34,275 Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$56,000 Grants to Area Planning and Development Commission..............................................................................$ 1,170,000 HUD 701 Planning Grants ...............................................................................$ 899,936 LEAA Action Local ........................................................................................$ 7,701,300 LEAA Action State.........................................................................................$ 3,798,700 LEAA State Buy-In...........................................................................................$ 880,000 LEAA Planning.................................................................................................$ 653,512 LEAA Juvenile Justice .....................................................................................$ 432,020

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Develop ment, including advertising 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 15. Office of Comptroller General.
Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General...............................................................................................................$3,174,173 1. Internal Administration Budget:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 298,392

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 73,738

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$5,200

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$401,530

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 401,530

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 503,544

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,190

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 602,034

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 602,034

Total Positions Budgeted

40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 224,716

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$25,768

Travel...................................................................................................................$12,000

Publications and Printin.......................................................................................$ 1,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$264,084

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$264,084

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 400,319

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 37,036

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 456,355

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 456,355

Total Positions Budgeted

31

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,203,544

Regular Operating Epenses................................................................................$ 85,526

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 140,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,450,170

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,450,170

Total Positions Budgeted

97

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,630,515 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$249,258 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 188,500 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 59,800 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,600 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 26,500

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Section 16. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense.............................................................. .$1,599,346

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 550,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,490

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,850

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,900

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 204,880

Georgia Military Institute

Grant....................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 908,120

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 908,120

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 476,720

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,009

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,350

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,700

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 561,779

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 296,499

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair

Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$60,319

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 98,704

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,100

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 162,123

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 162,123

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 157,049

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,121

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,250

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 32,542

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$234,062

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,297,952

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 179,295

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 4,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 6,784

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,488,031

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 232,604

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,542,040 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 455,619 Travel...................................................................................................................$47,300

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$40,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,250 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 39,326 National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................? 204,880 Georgia Military Institute Grant .......................................................................$ 16,000

Section 17. State Board of Education -

Department of Education

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Education...............................................................................................................$648,446,556

1. Pre-School Education:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 118,054

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,091

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 11,987

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 750

APEG Grant: Selective

Pre-School Development..................................................................$5,448,002

Non-APEG Grant: Education of

Children of Low-Income

Families ......................................................................................$ 14,650

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,608,834

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,592,676

Total Positions Budgeted

7

2. General Education:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 642,017

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 63,073

Travel...................................................................................................................? 43,562

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$58,362

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 34,880

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,000

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1)

and 10(a) (2)................................................................................................$ 303,875,573

Instructional Equipment

(Sec. 14)....................................................................... ......................................$419,898

Instructional Media (Sec. 13).......................................................................$ 10,217,124

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$ 48,607,068

Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 2,500,211

Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 506,240

Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................$ 97,172

Mid-Term Adjustment ...................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Non-APEG Grants:

Teacher Retirement......................................................................................$27,154,321

Driver Education...............................................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 396,580,001

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 395,928,007

Total Positions Budgeted

37

3. Special Education: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 558,586 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 61,779

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 42,150

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,500

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 146,000

APEG Grants:

Instructional Media (Sec. 13).........................................................................$ 1,269,330

Instructional Equipment

(Sec. 14)................................................................................................................$52,170

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 5) .........................................................................................$ 35,847,903

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15)...........................................................................................................$ 6,039,222

Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16)..............................................................................................................$ 310,650

Salaries of Special Education

Leadership Personnel

(Sec. 21(c)(2))..................................................................................................$ 1,142,376

Non-APEG Grants:

Instructional Services for

the Handicapped.............................................................................................$ 2,293,979

Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education of

Handicapped Children......................................................................................$ 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ..................................................................................$ 25,000

Tuition for the Multi-

Handicapped......................................................................................................$467,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 6,899,803

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 3,305,452

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 58,587,354

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$55,969,679

Total Positions Budgeted

27

4. Compensatory Education:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 365,355

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 38,503

Travel...................................................................................................................$21,300

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,747

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families...................................................................................$46,986,880

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$57,665,685

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,328,247

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. Regular Vocational Education: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,849,124 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 161,588 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 172,994 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 33,007 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,421 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 36,763 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 16,397 Grants: High School Program ...................................................................................$ 13,316,758

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Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 1,809,069

Vocational Teacher Training............................................................................$ 215,000

Vocational Education Research

and Curriculum.................................................................................................$ 269,000

Adult Education.............................................................................................$2,298,942

Area Vocational Technical

Schools...........................................................................................................$28,478,288

Comprehensive Employment and

Training..........................................................................................................$2,919,452

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$51,586,803

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$34,376,066

Total Positions Budgeted

116

6. Student Services:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 251,681

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$22,287

Travel................................................................................................................ ...$16,707

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,800

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 619

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Student Supportive

Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))..................................................................................$ 13,328,895

Non-APEG Grants:

Teacher Retirement........................................................................................$ 1,191,070

Guidance, Counseling and

Testing ...............................................................................................................$ 180,626

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,994,685

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 14,960,787

Total Positions Budgeted

15

7. Media Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,367,713

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,480,004

Travel...................................................................................................................$64,972

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 154,559

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,539

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 93,337

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 44,554

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Non-APEG Grants:

School Library Resources and

Other Materials..............................................................................................$3,020,664

Educational Television........................................................................................$56,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,618,732

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,287,458

Total Positions Budgeted

203

8. Public Library Services: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 616,319 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 263,513 Travel...................................................................................................................$10,808 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,000 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$4,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000
Grants: Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................$ 2,578,141 Public Library Materials ...............................................................................$ 1,811,952 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000

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Public Library Maintenance

and Operations..................................................................................................$ 849,072

Teacher Retirement...........................................................................................$ 218,547

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,535,352

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,307,221

Total Positions Budgeted

59

9. Ancillary Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,142,060

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 225,351

Travel...................................................................................................................? 82,300

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 14,100

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 13,075

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................? 6,000

APEG Grant:

Pupil Transportation

(Sec. 25).........................................................................................................? 33,644,155

Non-APEG Grant:

School Lunch.................................................................................................? 86,981,521

Grants to School Systems for

Authority Lease Rentals

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools).......................................................................................? 26,743,474

Grants Direct to School Systems

for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................? 624,243

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 149,476,279

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 71,955,734

Total Positions Budgeted

89

10. Program Standards, Assessments,

and Improvements:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,375,834

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$89,485

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 88,986

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,228

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 3,710

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 15,066

Other Contractual Expenses.............................................................................? 670,551

Grants:

Supervision and Assessment

of Student Teachers...........................................................................................$ 145,000

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services......................................................................................? 2,504,951

Staff Development.............................................................................................? 490,000

Cooperative Education Service

Agencies..........................................................................................................? 1,692,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,094,811

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 4,240,248

Total Positions Budgeted

92

11. State Administration: Personal Services............................................................................................? 2,035,171 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 212,750 Travel...................................................................................................................? 55,619 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 92,817 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 16,115 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 53,200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 529,147 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,463

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Grants:

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services.........................................................................................$ 240,489

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,256,771

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$400,000

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 888,879

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,967,892

Total Positions Budgeted

141

12. Local Administration: APEG Grants: Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a)).....................................................................................................$ 36,143,246 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................$ 3,488,936 Superintendents'Salaries..............................................................................$ 2,900,359 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 42,532,541 State Funds Budgeted....................,..........................,..................................? 42,532,541

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................? 11,321,914 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,630,424 Travel.................................................................................................................? 611,385 Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 392,873 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 54,710 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 251,965 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 529,147 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................? 928,965 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))..................................,............................................................? 303,875,573 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................? 35,847,903 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20(a))...................................................................................$ 13,328,895 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21(a)).....................................................................................................$ 36,143,246 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))................................................................................? 1,142,376 Instructional Media (Sec. 13).......................................................................? 11,486,454 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................? 472,068 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15).........................................................................................................? 54,646,290 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................? 2,810,861 Travel (Sec. 17)..................................................................................................$ 506,240 Pupil Transportation (Sec. 25).....................................................................? 33,644,155 Isolated Schools ...................................................................................................? 97,172 Selective Pre-School Development...................................................................................................? 5,448,002 Mid-Term Adjustment...................................................................................? 2,000,000 Non-APEG Grants: Teacher Retirement......................................................................................? 37,167,395 Driver Education...............................................................................................? 350,000

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Cooperative Educational Service Agencies.............................................................................................$ 1,692,000 Superintendents'Salaries..............................................................................$ 2,900,359 Compensatory Education.............................................................................$ 10,246,747 Education of Children from Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 47,001,530 High School Program...................................................................................$13,316,758 Vocational Teacher Training............................................................................$ 215,000 Vocational Education Research and Curriculum.................................................................................................$ 269,000 Adult Education.............................................................................................$ 2,298,942 Area Vocational-Technical Schools...........................................................................................................$ 28,478,288 Comprehensive Employment and Training...................................................................................................$ 2,919,452 Instructional Services for the Handicapped.............................................................................................$ 2,293,979 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ......................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ..................................................................................$ 25,000 Tuition for the MultiHandicapped.....................................................................................................^ 467,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed ...................................................................$ 6,899,803 School Library Resources and Other Materials..............................................................................................$3,020,664 Educational Television........................................................................................$ 56,186 Guidance, Counseling and Testing ...............................................................................................................$ 180,626 School Lunch.................................................................................................$ 86,981,521 Supervision and Assessment of Student Teachers...........................................................................................$ 145,000 Supplementary Education Centers and Services....................................................................................................$ 2,745,440 Staff Development.............................................................................................$490,000 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians .......................................................................................................$ 2,578,141 Public Library Materials ...............................................................................$ 1,811,952 Talking Book Centers .......................................................................................$ 160,000 Public Library Maintenance and Operations ..................................................................................................$ 849,072 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204 Grants to School Systems for ALR Payments to Georgia Educational Authority (Schools).......................................................................................$ 26,743,474 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes.............................................................................$ 624,243

B. Budget Unit: Institutions.................................................................................$ 8,749,362 1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,229,666 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 434,634 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,176 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,575 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 73,557

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Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,813,358

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,323,085

Total Positions Budgeted

97

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,127,740

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 328,155

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,660

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 210,406

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 3,360

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,733,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,275,349

Total Positions Budgeted

93

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,434,090

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 263,701

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,800

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,040

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 47,105

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,755,736

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,537,800

Total Positions Budgeted

168

4. Georgia School for the Deaf:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,518,450

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 549,732

Travel../..................................................................................................................$ 4,840

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$8,350

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,104,772

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,784,601

Total Positions Budgeted

289

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 905,263

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................'..........$ 207,695

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,440

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,490

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,175,888

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,139,436

Total Positions Budgeted

81

6. Alto Education and Evaluation Center: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 766,121 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$63,057 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,315 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$852,493

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 689,091

Total Positions Budgeted

58

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,981,330 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,846,974 Travel...................................................................................................................? 45,256 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,275 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$367,733 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 48,850 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 127,465

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized
by the General Assembly. Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary. 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 in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permis sible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel inter changeably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it relates to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $10,246,747 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for stu dents in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed and used for remedial programs for those students in grades 1 through 4 who are one or more years behind the norm based on one or more of the following tests: standardized readiness test, standardized reading test, standardized mathematics test.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are age five by December 31, as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped as these classifications are defined by the State Board of Education. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year old children who are determined to be the most defi cient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, how ever, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and perception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the developmental readi ness as a criterion for admission.
Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of the preceding year's ADA and ADM in State-funded pre-school programs.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instruc tional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students in aver age daily membership. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $6,267 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and oper ation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the

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effect of serving additional students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning additional instructional units.
Provided, further that $100,000 of the above appropriation relative to selective pre school development shall be used to exhibit the applicability of specific learning systems which focus on diagnostic-prescriptive procedures on a selected basis in each region of the State and to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of such procedures. These procedures shall be designed to identify children within existing programs who are below average in the developmental skills needed to be successful in first grade and to provide supplemental learning tasks designed to remove the identified deficiencies of such stu dents. In a few instances, procedures may be applied to first-grade students who have such developmental deficiencies.

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System.......................................................................................................................... -0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 495,173

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 200,417

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 52,000

Total Funds Budgeted..:....................................................................................? 866,340

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 495,173 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 41,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................? 5,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 1,750 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 65,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 200,417 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................? 52,000

Section 19. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission..................................................................? 9,248,413

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 393,487

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 278,539

Travel.....................................................................................................................? 1,350

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 10,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 446

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 17,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 32,300

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 10,556

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 744,778

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................,..................? 204,988

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. Field Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................? 8,570,484 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,576,579 Travel...................................................................................................................? 62,288 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 516,195 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 13,737

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 19,353

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,912,136

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,531,154

Total Positions Budgeted

808

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 405,700

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 73,293

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,513

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 8,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,071

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 58,059

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 571,736

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 512,271

Total Positions Budgeted

25

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,369,671 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,928,411
Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,151 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$535,195 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,883
Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 102,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,871 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 87,968
Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Section 20. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................................................................$ 597,470

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 97,650

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,680

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,700

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 455,190

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 604,970

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 597,470

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 97,650 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,680 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,700 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 22,000 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 455,190

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation............................................................................................^ 7,546,200
1. Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 397,989

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 72,133

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,100

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$478,222

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$478,222

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,850,505

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$410,476

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 181,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 180,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,745

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,400

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,738,826

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,461,339

Total Positions Budgeted

167

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,145,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$298,633

Travel...................................................................................................................$13,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$79,237

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 91,033

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,628,903

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,437,870

Total Positions Budgeted

76

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,369,075

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 414,710

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,600

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 112,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,013,384

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,943,769

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 2,168,769

Total Positions Budgeted

120

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................? 5,762,569 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 1,195,952 Travel.................................................................................................................? 214,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................. .............................$ 180,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 117,845 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 110,637 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,104,417 Evidence Purchase ..............................................................................................$ 98,000

Section 22. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission....................................................................................................$45,567

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Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 26,067

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,000

Travel........................................................................................................................$500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 45,567

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 45,567

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................... ..............................................................$ 26,067 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,000 Travel........................................................................................................................$500 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Section 23. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission ...............................................................................$ -0-

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 760,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 153,000

Travel...................................................................................................................? 14,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,178,258

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 760,458 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 153,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,500 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$6,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .......................................................................$ 2,815,005
Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 875,005 Mansion Allowance .............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,815,005 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,815,005
Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 875,005 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000
There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed

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emergencies 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 appropriation shall be increased by the amount incur red 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 ................................................................................................$ 2,780,069

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 306,468

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 34,588

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,142

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 575,298

State Funds'Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 562,298

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 52,276

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 2,750

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 550

Art Grants..........................................................................................................! 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 366,076

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 166,076

Total Positions Budgeted

3

3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 401,197

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 15,710

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 12,300

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 438,707

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 325,707

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 319,557

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,720

Travel...................................................................................................................! 22,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................! 700

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 373,577

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 348,577

Total Positions Budgeted

21

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5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$297,831

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,516

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 313,347

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 263,347

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 540,663

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$23,926

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 11,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 500,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$l,104,589

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 414,589

Total Positions Budgeted

30

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 601,565

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 169,040

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,495

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,120

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expenses...............................................................................$ 12,470

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 886,590

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 437,341

Total Positions budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 166,966

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 28,468

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 219,634

State Funds Budgeted........................................................,..............................$ 219,634

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,732

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 2,500

Per Diem and Fee..................................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 92,732

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 42,500

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.............................................................................................$2,760,023
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 325,700

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 90,950 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 71,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,845 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 556,720 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,500 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,970 Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 300,000 Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,142

C. Budget Unit: Intern Program...................................................................................$85,016

1. Intern Program Budget

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 45,416

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$2,800

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,350

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,800

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 650

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 33,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 85,016

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 85,016

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes. Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 45,416 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$2,800 Travel.....................................................................................................................$1,350 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,800 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 650 Intern Stipends................................................................................................... $33,000

Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities....................................................................................... ....$6,800,000
1. Grants to Counties.........................................................................................$ 2,600,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,600,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,600,000
2. Grants to Municipalities...............................................................................^ 4,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,200,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,200,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 2,600,000 Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$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......................................................$ 247,897,529
1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$8,166,038 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,487,217 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 263,759 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 43,454 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 26,346

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,642

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 2,044,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 122,855

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,219,311

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,306,847

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 188,350

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 4,613,008

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,111,106

Total Positions Budgeted

617

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 699,035

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 119,855

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 55,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 24,414

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 10,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 27,093

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 957,397

Indirect Communications Funding ......................................................................$ 9,610

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 415,757

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$532,030

Total Positions Budgeted

47

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,346,706

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 198,214

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,315

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,348

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,592,583

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 90,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,484,481

Total Positions Budgeted

104

4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,894,392

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,102,217

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 251,600

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 77,186

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 16,617

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 620,545

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 110,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,913,572

Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,201,530

Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 300,000

Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 459,000

Maternal Health/Family

Planning Benefits...........................................................................................$ 4,273,794

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 18,220,453

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 89,300

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 41,060

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$9,325,634

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,764,459

Total Positions Budgeted

374

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5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,137,795

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,077,225

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 312,357

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 57,235

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,638

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 179,682

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 18,540

Other Contractual Expenses.............................................................................$ 276,712

Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 8,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,567,184

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 5,231,459

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,318,075

Total Positions Budgeted

389

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,684,137

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 610,413

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 457,138

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 61,383

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 196,021

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 351,413

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ...........................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project...............................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,602,892

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 3,386,471

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,163.221

Total Positions Budgeted

401

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,010,732

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 126,510

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 119,347

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,920

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 21,690

Computer Charges .............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 433,633

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,819,832

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 100,000

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 22,370

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 472,130

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,225,332

Total Positions Budgeted

72

8. Drug Abuse Prevention and Abatement Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,458,097 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 256,386 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 54,497
Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,176

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Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 170

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,720

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 105,250

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,677,053

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,649,349

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 105,250

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$3,594,237

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 949,862

Total Positions Budgeted

131

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 221,123

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$3,171

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,124

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 420

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 105

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 147,525

Benefits for Family

Living Care.................................................................................................$ 1,425,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 23,979,632

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs......................................................................................$2,385,829

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,108,732

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 4,068,559

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.................................................................$ 733,163

Foster Grandparent Program

and Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$1,779,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$35,869,383

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 15,309,360

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,560,023

Total Positions Budgeted

23

10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,475,488

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 492,112

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 319,656

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$39,880

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 47,460

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 579,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,139,596

Indirect Computer Funds..................................................................................$ 490,693

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 55,865

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 3,546,781

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,046,257

Total Positions Budgeted

270

11. Purchase of Social Services: Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 200,000 Other Contractual Expense..........................................................................$21,981,551 WIN Benefits..................................................................................................$ 2,750,000 Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,967,312 Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contract........................................................................................$ 1,000,000

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Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$32,898,863 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,576,897

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,410,303

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 587,948

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 262,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,750

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 18,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,311,101

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,640

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 1,959,994

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,268,467

Total Positions Budgeted

338

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 384,963

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 53,744

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 29,779

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,205

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 4,536

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$ 3,090,927

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,027,532

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 4,415,868

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$600,424

Total Positions Budgeted

29

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$581,259

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,333

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,847

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$7,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,285

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$275,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 40,995

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 200,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,220,719

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 225,000

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 24,855

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 852,174

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 118,690

Total Positions Budgeted

41

15. Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,078,067 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$4,476,874 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 142,037 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 33,088 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,300 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 113,000

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Per Diem and Pees ............................................................................................$ 156,510

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 289,199

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,298,075

Indirect Communications Funding ....................................................................$ 82,560

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$ 11,875,351

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,340,164

Total Positions Budgeted

721

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,852,442

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$15,418,016

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 455,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 115,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 24,870,458

Indirect Communications Funding ..................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 18,818,533

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,817,475

Total Positions Budgeted

766

17. Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Adjudication Section
Personal Services............................................................................................$3,348,989 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 3,593,268 Travel...................................................................................................................? 80,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................? 50,000 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................? 125,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,198,257 State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................?-0-

18. Medicaid Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 1,245,026

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 248,524

Travel...................................................................................................................? 21,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 95,400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................? 15,175

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,400

Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 3,360,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................? 2,089,625

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................? 327,659,263

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 334,737,413

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................? 800,000

Agency Funds.............................................................................................? 224,137,750

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 109,799,663

Total Positions Budgeted

128

19. Public Assistance Budget: Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 700,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................? 2,700,000 AFDC Benefits...........................................................................................? 125,401,875 Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 128,801,875 Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................? 350,000 Agency Funds...............................................................................................? 92,646,522 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 35,805,353

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20. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 12,000 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 28,326,253 Grants to Counties for Social Services..............................................................................................$ 24,906,664 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 53,244,917 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,267,794

21. Benefits Payments - Program

Administration and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,458,249

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 764,513

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 215,455

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,145

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 794,150

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,295,512

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,147,756

Total Positions Budgeted

183

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 59,452,841 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 30,896,540 Travel ..............................................................................................................$ 3,105,011 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 38,088 Publications and Printing.................................................................................? 405,069 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 369,974 Per Diem and Fees .........................................,...............................................$ 1,676,679 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 7,361,790 Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 33,324,912 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$ 3,201,530 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 300,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 459,000 Maternal Health/Family Planning Benefits...........................................................................................$ 4,273,794 Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 8,500,000 Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................................^ 106,646 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project...........................................................................................$ 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977 Benefits for Family Living Care ...................................................................$ 1,425,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 23,979,632 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs......................................................................................$ 2,385,829 Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,108,732 Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 4,068,559 Foster Grandparent Program and Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$ 1,779,000 Grants for Drug Abuse Community Treatment Program.......................................................................................$ 733,163 Work Incentive Benefits ................................................................................$ 2,750,000 Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,967,312

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Georgia Indigent Legal Services Contracts.........................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178 Nutrition Grants............................................................................................? 3,090,927 Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 200,000 MedicaidBenefits.......................................................................................$ 327,659,263 SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................$ 2,700,000 AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 125,401,875 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 28,326,253 Grants to Counties for Social Services.........................................................................................................$ 24,906,664

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions............................................................................................$ 132,553,139

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,842,672

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 938,934

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,840

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 72,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 110,060

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 387,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,442,506

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,906,506

Total Positions Budgeted

507

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,037,763

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,486,818

Travel...................................................................................................................? 12,017

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 82,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 15,824

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,246,922

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,564,622

Total Positions Budgeted

638

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................? 4,842,257

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 874,078

Travel...................................................................................................................? 17,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................? 7,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................? 68,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................? 69,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................? 14,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 6,391,735

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 5,847,735

Total Positions Budgeted

548

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4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,597,721

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 830,120

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,100

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$65,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,214,841

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,971,341

Total Positions Budgeted

550

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,773,616

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,283,751

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 21,775

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................^75,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 300,000

Authority Lease Rentls.....................................................................................$853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,377,442

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,788,403

Total Positions Budgeted

779

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 13,373,688

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$3,076,241

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,611

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,845

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,220

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 71,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 120,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$280,000

Capital Outlay (General Obligation

Bonds)..........................................................................................................$2,750,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,888,105

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,647,105

Total Positions Budgeted

1,543

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$7,607,381 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,487,464 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,697 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,303 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,365 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 38,395 Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................$ 43,135 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$70,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 14,736

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Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 53,000

Capital Outlay (General Obligation

Bonds). .........................................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,359.476

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,232,341

Total Positions Budgeted

824

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,997,087

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,928,042

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,960

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,941

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 39,597

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 102,100

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 14,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,909,727

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,391,278

Total Positions Budgeted

1,093

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$7,642,399

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,624,517

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,100

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 66,430

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 60,810

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 235,252

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 10,125,008

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 9,503,198

Total Positions Budgeted

685

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 42,040,615

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 9,635,212

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,600

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 65,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 60,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 360,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................! 78,428

Capital Outlay(General Obligations

Bonds)..........................................................................................................$ 2,925,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases.................................................................................................$750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 57,248,855

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$44,823,406

Total Positions Budgeted

4,795

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,987,146 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,379,189 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,697

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,300

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 8,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 8,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,464,332

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,380,332

Total Positions Budgeted

628

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,446,261

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 728,891

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 64,358

Capital Outlay (General Obligation

Bonds) ..........................................................................................................$ 2,104,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers...............................................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 5,616,910

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,496,872

Total Positions Budgeted

298

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 116,188,606 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 26,273,257 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 267,682 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 45,603 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 40,691 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................! 211,670 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 657,740 Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,032,910 Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 610,700 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 633,000 Capital Outlay (General Obligation Bonds)..........................................................................................................! 9,779,000 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers .............................................................................................! 250,000 Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 5,545,000 Outpatient and Aftercare Drug Purchases.................................................................................................! 750,000

Section 27. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division .......................................................................$ 464,290

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 373,831

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 25,290

Travel...................................................................................................................! 63,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,500

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................! 169

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 464,290

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 464,290

Total Positions Budgeted

28

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$373,831 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,290 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 63,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500 Equipment Purchases ....................................... ......................................................$ 169 Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation
Reserve Fund...........................................................................................$ 2,885,235

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,630,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,919,071

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 475,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$38,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 600,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,682,071

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$380,278

Total Positions Budgeted

1,069

2. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,127,033

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,151,616

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 300,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Other Contractual Expense(CETA).............................................................$25,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits...................................................................................$10,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$40,628,649

Total Positions Budgeted

264

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$744,382

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,550

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 815,932

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 815,932

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$1,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000

5. Work Incentive Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,860,664 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 405,373 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908

WIN Grants....................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,980,245

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$689,025

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$21,362,079

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$6,509,610

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 893,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$31,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$78,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,000

Other Contractual Expense(CETA)

$ 25,000,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,130,908

WIN Grants....................................................................................................$1,000,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund ..............................................................................................$ 1,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits..............................................................................$10,000,000

Section 28. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law .....................................................................$ 2,241,964

1. Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,964,657

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 203,602

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 62,740

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,865

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 28,500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$800

Law Books............................................................................................................$ 32,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,327,164

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,241,964

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$1,964,657 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 203,602 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 62,740 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$31,865 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 3,000 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 28,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 800 Law Books............................................................................................................$ 32,000
For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys 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 Govern ment, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appro priated or otherwise available from any source of 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.

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Section 29. Merit System of Personnel

Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration (No direct

State General Fund

Appropriation is required) ...................................................................................$ -0-

1. Applicant Services Budget:

PersonalServices................................................................................................$ 420,523

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$33,250

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,975

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$23,075

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 136,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 640,823

Total Positions Budgeted

34

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 304,962

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................,...............$ 450

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$65,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$406,912

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 232,450

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,215

Travel...........................:.........................................................................................$2,300

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$46,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 293,965

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Employee Training and Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 203,420

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,090

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,150

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 100

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 233,260

Total Positions Budgeted

14

5. Health Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 187,650

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,286

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,575

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 910

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 17,156

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 245,877

Total Positions Budgeted

16

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6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 168,500

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 438,729

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 287,640

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 910,219

Total Positions Budgeted

15

7. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 155,278

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$7,700

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 182,978

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,672,783 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 104,991 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,900 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 60,575 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,060 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 56,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 702,985 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 287,640

Section 30. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources.................................................................................................$ 28,680,094

1. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 6,000,992

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................$ 2,156,961

Travel .............................................................................................................$ 108,861

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................$ 285,625

Publications and Printing...............................................................................$ 60,560

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................$ 308,150

Per Diem and Fees...........................................................................................$ 10,740

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 9,625

Other Contractual Expense.............................................................................$ 51,200

Hatchery Renovations-

Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 94,000

Maintenance and Operations-

South End of Sapelo Island ............................................................................$ 75,000

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 9,161,714

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 7,580,711

Total Positions Budgeted

467

2. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 943,874 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 93,575 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 38,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 625

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 21,800

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$3,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 98,050

Capital Outlay-Heritage Trust...........................................................................$50,000

Land and Water Conservation

Grants.............................................................................................................$3,700,000

Recreation Grants.............................................................................................$100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,100,924

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,110,577

Total Positions Budgeted

59

3. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,440,844

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 327,740

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 202,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 44,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 63,750

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 156,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 359,216

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,250,000

Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................? 2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,856,600

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 7,076,100

Total Positions Budgeted

270

4. State Parks and Historic

Sites Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,978,477

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................? 2,756,405

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 67,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 83,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 39,300

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 145,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 48,499

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 28,500

Parks and Historic Sites

Repairs and Maintenance-

Capital Outlay................................................................................................? 1,400,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 11,072,581

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,542,581

Total Positions Budgeted

337

5. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 522,582 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 78,225 Travel...................................................................................................................? 26,561 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 4,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 27,400 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500 Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey...............................................................................................? 175,000 Topographic Mapping United States Geological Survey ..................................................................................? 545,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,386,468

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,116,468

Total Positions Budgeted

33

6. Administration and Information Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................$ 1,483,346

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................$337,176

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 30,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 423,135

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................$13,000

Per Diem and Fees.........................................................................................................$34,900

Computer Charges .......................................................................................................$ 131,600

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$2,453,657

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$ 2,453,657

Total Positions Budgeted

110

7. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations and Capital Outlay ........................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$500,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 500,000

8. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget:
Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Authority for Operations and
Capital Outlay ...............................................................................................$ 300,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................$ 300,000
State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 300,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$17,370,115 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 5,750,082 Travel.................................................................................................................$473,572 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$377,825 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$646,695 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 530,525 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,939 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 300,225 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 541,966 Land and Water Conservation Grants .............................................................................................................$ 3,700,000 Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 100,000 Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,250,000 Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 175,000
Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps...........................................................................$ 545,000
Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations and Capital Outlays.......................................................................$ 500,000 Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Authority for Operations and Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$300,000 Parks and Historic Sites-Repairs and Maintenance-Capital Outlay.........................................................................$ 1,400,000

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Hatchery Renovations-Capital Outlay .........................................................................$ 94,000 Heritage Trust - Capital Outlay....................................................................................$ 50,000 Maintenance and Operations - South End
of Sapelo Island .................................................................................................$ 75,000 Authority Lease Rentals...........................................................................................$ 2,526,000
Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropri ated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Prop erties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources.
Provided, that all of the above appropriation for Parks and Historic Sites - Repairs and Maintenance - Capital Outlay shall be used only for construction and repairs and maintenance of existing facilities and roads in parks and historic sites and for needed water supply and sewage systems improvements as identified by the Environmental Pro tection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

Section 31. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Corrections................................................................................................$ 2,891,186

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,132,477

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 423,724

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 74,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,350

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 143,935

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,891,186

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,891,186

Total Positions Budgeted

154

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................,.................................$ 2,132,477 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$423,724 Travel...................................................................................................................$74,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,700 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$3,350 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 20,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 143,935 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 60,000
B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions........................................................................................$ 33,827,291
1. Security Budget: Personal Services......................................................................................$ 12,721,499 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................$ 1,196,407 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................$ 18,063 Total Funds Budgeted ..............................................................................$ 13,935,969

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State Funds Budgeted ..............................................................................$ 13,422,462 Total Positions Budgeted...................................................................................$ 1,300

2. Food Service Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 760,090

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................$ 2,360,538

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................$ 129,400

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 3,270,028

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 2,913,634

Total Positions Budgeted

78

3. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 219,234

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................$ 1,317,803

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................$ 107,729

Per Diem and Fees.............................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 1,648,366

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 1,635,366

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Plant Operations and Maintenance Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 731,734

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................$ 2,617,928

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 3,449,662

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 3,289,662

Total Positions Budgeted

70

5. Motor Vehicle Expense Budget: Regular Operating Expenses ........................................................................$ 333,436 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchase.............................................................$ 150,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 483,436 State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 483,436

6. Institutional Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 2,026,779

Regular Operating Expenses ........................................................................$ 578,252

Travel ...............................................................................................................$ 51,600

Publications and Printing .................................................................................$ 7,133

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 2,673,764

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 2,673,764

Total Positions Budgeted

180

7. Counseling Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 1,276,394

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................................................$ 18,700

Per Diem and Fees...........................................................................................$ 13,800

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 1,308,894

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 1,308,894

Total Positions Budgeted

110

8. Health Services Budget; Personal Services........................................................................................$ 1,030,435 Regular Operating Expenses ........................................................................$ 671,377 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................$ 34,760 Per Diem and Fees.........................................,...............................................$ 168,860
Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 1,905,432

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State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 1,905,432

Total Positions Budgeted

66

9. Vocational Training Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 328,293

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................................................$ 67,234

Equipment Purchases........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees.............................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 405,527

State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 405,527

Total Positions Budgeted

32

10. Academic Education Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 579,813

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................................................$ 89,616

Equipment Purchases........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fee ..............................................................................................$ 5,100

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 679,529

State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 679,529

Total Positions Budgeted

52

11. Recreation Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 217,691

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 217,691

State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 217,691

Total Positions Budgeted

23

12. Diagnostic and Classification Budget:

Personal Services...........................................................................................$270,116

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fee ............................................................................................$ 13,875

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 294,991

State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 294,991

Total Positions Budgeted

25

13. Work Release: Correctional Institutions Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................................$69,891

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 3,880

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................................................$ 73,771

State Funds Budgeted .....................................................................................$ 73,771

Total Positions Budgeted

8

14. County Subsidy Budget: County Subsidy...........................................................................................$ 2,847.000 Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 2,847,000 State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................$ 2,847,000

15. Support Costs Budget: Personal Services.............................................................................................$30,000 Court Costs.....................................................................................................$155,000 Inmate Release Fund.....................................................................................$ 430,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 615,000 State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 615,000

16. Central Institutional Administration Budget: Personal Services...........................................................................................$ 160,674 Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................................................$ 43,958 Travel...............................................................................................................$16,000 Publications and Printing....................................................................................$ 500

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Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 221,132

State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 221,132

Total Positions Budgeted

9

17. Construction Budget: Authority Lease Rentals ...............................................................................$ 840,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 840,000 State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 840,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services......................................................................................$ 20,422,643 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................$ 9,309,129 Travel ...............................................................................................................$ 72,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................$ 165,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 7,633 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................$ 410,952 Per Diem and Fees................,........................................................................$ 210,235 Authority Lease Rentals ...............................................................................$ 840,000 County Subsidy...........................................................................................$2,847,000 Court Costs.....................................................................................................$ 155,000 Inmate Release Fund.....................................................................................$ 430,000

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation............................................................................................$7,067,688

1. Probation and Parole - Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$275,352

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,990

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,934

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$400

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 304,976

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 304,976

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole District Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$4,019,137

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$310,126

Travel.................................................................................................................$207,366

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,105

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,626

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,548,460

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,548,460

Total Positions Budgeted

367

3. Central Community Facilities Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 164,255

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,250

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 200,705

StateFmidaEudgeted.......................................................................................^200,705

Total Positions Budgeted

9

4. Work Release: Community Centers Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 310,959 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 207,960 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 543,319

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 543,319

Total Positions Budgeted

29

5. Transitional Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 271,807

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 188,971

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,100

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 190

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 469,568

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$439,568

Total Positions Budgeted

26

6. Pre Release Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 357,692

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 159,668

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 200

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 530,660

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 530,660

Total Positions Budgeted

32

7. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$371,000

Regular Operating Expenses ........................,...................................................$ 145,490

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 300

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$537,590

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

34

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,770,202 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,064,455 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 234,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 4,495 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,900 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 38,326 Other Contractual Expenses.................................................................................$ 3,900

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons andParoles..........................................................................................$ 1,723,616
Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,509,426 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 114,090 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 78,500 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,850 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 2,550 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,200 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,723,616

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,723,616

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,509,426 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 114,090 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 78,500 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,850 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,550 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,200

Section 32. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety.......................................................................................................$ 24,226,387

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 257,112

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,612

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Administrative Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 392,811

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 45,762

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,808

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 30,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 477,381

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 477,381

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 762,523

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,125,813

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,587

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$52,303

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,777

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,250

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 61,959

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,011,212

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,011,212

Total Positions Budgeted

63

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 16,017,941 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,180,089 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 158,172 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 933,713 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 897,157 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 71,148 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,842 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,465,473 Conviction Reports ............................................................................................$ 164,000 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,900,535

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Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,166,026

Total Positions Budgeted

1,163

5. Peace Officer Standards and

Training Council Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 265,754

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 354,139

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,672

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,993

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 46,651

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,848

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$690,057

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$223,390

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 313,656

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 71,192

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,050

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 432,878

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 348,378

Total Positions Budgeted

18

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 18,009,797 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$3,807,295 Travel.................................................................................................................$199,239 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................? 933,713 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$999,433 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 137,576 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 54,190 Computer Charges..........................................................................................? 1,528,432 Conviction Reports............................................................................................? 164,000

Provided, that the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety is hereby author ized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System...................................................................................? 8,420,180
Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement.System............................................................................................$ 142,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................? 8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,420,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 8,420,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System............................................................................................? 142,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................? 8,278,180

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Section 34. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission...............................................................................................$2,311,697

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 522,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,855

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Other Contractual Expenses.............................................................................$100,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$666,605

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$666,605

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$544,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 91,986

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$702,486

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 702,486

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$812,200

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 73,606

Travel...................................................................................................................$60,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,007,606

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$942,606

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,878,200 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 197,447 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 94,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 29,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,550 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 60,500 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 100,000

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia.
A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions...............................................................................$266,493,071
1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 239,564,137 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub-

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lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense....................................................................................? 75,893,255

Teachers'Retirement ...................................................................................$ 18,779,257

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................ ..$22,596,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 356,832,649

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................? 234,024,649

Total Positions Budgeted

15,761

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $22,596,000 in F.Y. 1977 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.
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 annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose 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' Retire ment System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant 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 estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 266,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................? 122,165

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 388,953

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 370,953

Total Positions Budgeted

25

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$836,235 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle

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Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$1,512,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,348,335

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 557,335

Total Positions Budgeted

36

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,760,140

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,473,373

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,233,513

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,320,686

Total Positions Budgeted

201

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 749,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 392,176

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,141,176

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 414,450

Total Positions Budgeted

66

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 9,898,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 5,119,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,017,976

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,436,976

Total Positions Budgeted

833

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$14,304,624 Regular Operating Expenses,

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Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,357,476

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$16,662,100

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,506,100

Total Positions Budgeted

936

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 18,560,638

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$7,672,156

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 26,232,794

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 10,861,922

Total Positions Budgeted

2,048

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 290,940,538 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expenses ..................................................................................$95,541,701 Teachers'Retirement ...................................................................................$ 18,779,257 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$22,596,000

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..............................................................$ 7,542,275

1. Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,645,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 381,236

SREB Payments.............................................................................................$ 1,019,650

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships........................................................................................$200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 3,951,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,542,275

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,542,275

Total Positions Budgeted

104

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$1,645,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Pub lications and Printing, Per Diem and Fees, Equip ment Purchases, Computer Charges, and Other Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 381,236 SREB Payments.............................................................................................$1,019,650 Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000 Regents Scholarships........................................................................................$200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 3,951,000

Section 36. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue.............................................................$19,317,899

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$523,121

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and PICA............................................................................................................$450,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 390,896

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,650

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 224,550

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 471

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................j! 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,662,388

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,637,388

Total Positions Budgeted

34

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 839,706

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 828,858

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 55,700

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,728,564

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 45,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,683,564

Total Positions Budgeted

72

3. Property Tax Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 746,809 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 29,473 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................? 9,200 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 78,500 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,100 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 40,400 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 975,000 Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation......................................................................................................$ 171,596 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,348,178

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Reevaluation........ ..............................................................$ 171,596

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 975,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,201,582

Total Positions Budgeted

62

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 $171,596 in F.Y. 1977. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

4. Sales Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 801,932

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 82,301

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$59,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,775

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 442,375

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,395,883

Indirect Computer Funding..............................................................................$ 250,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,145,883

Total Positions Budgeted

79

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 397,517

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,526

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$35,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,338

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 103,873

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$550,254

Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$ 90,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 460,254

Total Positions Budgeted

37

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,285,777

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 194,360

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 248,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,680,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,411,137

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................$ 1,500,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,911,137

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,644,957 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 217,236 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 36,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 118,800 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,700 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 48,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,087,193 Indirect Computer Funding................................................................................$25,000

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,062,193

Total Positions Budgeted

119

8. Motor Vehicle Registration

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,697,908

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 251,388

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 286,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 43,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,590,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,872,796

Indirect Computer Funding...........................................................................!? 1,590,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................!? 2,282,796

Total Positions Budgeted

202

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,325,344

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,202

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 251,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,600

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 900

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,611,246

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,611,246

Total Positions Budgeted

83

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,195,896

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 203,360

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 218,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,300

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,800

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,648,856

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,648,856

Total Positions Budgeted

263

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases Budget: Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$390,000 Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................!? 283,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$673,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................!? 673,000

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $390,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 600,000 regular motor vehicle tags.
Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag and decal production, but in no case shall the total amount paid for such tags and decals exceed the amount herein appro priated, provided the advances made are for services to be rendered within the same fiscal year.

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 12,458,967

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County Tax Officials/Retirement and PICA............................................................................................................$450,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,230,600 Travel.................................................................................................................$577,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 136,850 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 956,850 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 76,784 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 69,100 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,938,248 Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation.... ..................................................................................................$ 171,596 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 673,000

Section 37: Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State....................................................................$ 6,146,697

1. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,146,038

Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................$ 115,729

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,630

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,707

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 24,265

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,139,369

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,139,369

Total Positions Budgeted

95

2. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 72,722

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,770

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,492

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,492

Total Positions Budgeted

8

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 218,801

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,787

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,900

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 50,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 289,988

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 289,988

Total Positions Budgeted

20

4. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 429,649

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 56,256

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,216

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$25,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,933

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 530,054

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 530,054

Total Positions Budgeted

34

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5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 434,284

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 35,926

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,417

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 70,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 543,627

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$543,627

Total Positions Budgeted

29

6. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,278,185

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 360,990

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 106,004

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 24,968

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 146,105

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,925,752

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,925,752

Total Positions Budgeted

114

7. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$229,279

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,937

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,200

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 100

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$280,816

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$280,816

Total Positions Budgeted

13

8. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$219,605

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,726

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,830

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................j> 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 250

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$243,911

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 243,911

Total Positions Budgeted

14

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 50,834

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,484

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,365

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,365

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 12,640

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$98,688

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 98,688

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$4,079,397 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$642,605 Travel.................................................................................................................$200,662 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 153,375 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 42,980

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Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 162,678 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 50,000 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 815,000

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, $50,000 of the amount budgeted to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative

Board.............................................................................................................$ 87,741

1. State Building Administrative Board Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,677

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

Travel......................................................................................................,..............$ 5,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 92,741

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 87,741

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 73,677 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Section 38. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission..............................................................................................$10,458,189

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 627,157

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 137,292

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,840

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 215,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,005,989

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 505,989

Total Positions Budgeted

50

2. Higher Education Assistance Corporation Budget: Payment of Interest...........................................................................................$ 334,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 334,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 215,000

3. Higher Education Assistance Authority Budget: Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants.......................................................................................$ 6,400,000

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State Student Incentive Scholarships....................................................................................................$ 1,919,700 Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$10,475,200 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,752,200
4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarship Program Budget: Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships ....................................................................................$ 12,000 Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$627,157 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 137,292 Travel...................................................................................................................$18,840 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$215,000 Payment of Interest...........................................................................................$ 334,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$2,155,500 Tuition Equalization Grants.......................................................................................$ 6,400,000 State Student Incentive Scholarships....................................................................................................$ 1,919,700 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$ 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 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 provid ing loans under the guaranteed student 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 employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Per sonnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the pur pose 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 $6,400,000 is designated and committed to provide Tuition Equalization Grants to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended. Provided further, that no funds shall be used for such grants for the summer term.
Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholar ships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholar ships 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 eli gible 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 post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

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Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee.............................................................................$ 435,698

1. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 208,607

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,387

Travel...................................................................................................................$34,480

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,629

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,995

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 101,600

District Expense..................................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 17,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$435,698

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 435,698

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 208,607 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,387 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 34,480 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,629 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,995 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 101,600 District Expense..................................................................................................$ 25,000 Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 17,000

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System..........................................................................................................$980,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$507,326

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 51,870

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 192,500

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems ..........................................................................................$ 980,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,823,196

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 980,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$507,326 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 51,870 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 192,500 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$980,000

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Section 41. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation......................................................................................$ 251,472,371

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$51,626,068

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,152,627

Travel..............................................................................................................$ 1,295,053

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 245,100

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,750

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 422,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,481,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................$ 198,369,352

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....................................................................$ 16,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 274,658,950

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 116,456,305

Total Positions Budgeted

3,600

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$30,907,306

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$21,223,367

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 206,960

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,910

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 907,725

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 16,948,936

General Obligation Bonds..............................................................................$ 1,200,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 71,401,204

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$70,451,204

Total Positions Budgeted

3,551

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$27,343,961 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 3,780,762 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 31,124,723 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 31,124,723

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 2,300,000 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 736,911 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 384,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,420,911 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,220,000

5. Grants to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,013

6. Administration Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,139,156 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,555,236 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$302,000 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 229,500 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,389,863 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 165,000

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,880,755

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,880,755

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity 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 immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collec tion 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 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 appropriated herein.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or bal ances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing 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.
For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, includ ing all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto 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 constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Trans portation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia High way Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental con tracts now in existence and for appropriations 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.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance. Grants shall be distributed and disbursed by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Adminis trative Services as provided by law.
For the appropriation of $8,000,000 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 $80,000,000 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 construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the

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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 Transporta tion.
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 util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System .........................................................................................$ 16,000,000 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$ 250,000
Maintenance and Betterments General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Resurfacing ...............................................................$ 1,200,000
This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution.
Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation 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 approval by the Office of Planning and Budget prior to the effective date of the pay increase author ized in Section 44.
7. Grants to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$ 9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 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, desig nated 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.
3. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 322,951 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$363,730 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 38,000

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 745,581

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Positions Budgeted

18

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 224,754

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 15,386

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,380

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 175,000

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 296,351

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 900,371

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 825,371

Total Positions Budgeted

15

10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$430,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$88,220,235 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$28,310,346 Travel..............................................................................................................$1,637,793 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$ 2,338,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$567,510 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 814,161 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 652,500 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,389,863 Other Contractual Expense .....................................................,.....................$ 3,703,725 Capital Outlay............................................................................................$ 215,877,288 Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 296,351 Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$9,317,000 Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$ 430,000 Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$27,343,961 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ....................................................................$ 20,980,762

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 Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the qual ity of its equipment.
Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12-'/j%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.

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Provided, that the entire amount of the above allocation for harbor maintenance pay ments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service.......................................................................................................$ 6,372,948

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,914,526

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 144,675

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 66,491

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,174,828

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,918,202

Total Positions Budgeted

174

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget:
Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,220,449 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,220,449 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,076,174

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,762,872 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,762,872 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,378,572

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,914,526 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 144,675 Travel...................................................................................................................$66,491 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150 Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 4,220,449 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,762,872

Section 43. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board .........................................................................................................$ 1,811,731 1. Workmen's Compensation Administration Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$1,422,417 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 178,761 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,700 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,781 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$3,750 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,200 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$56,594

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,716,203

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,716,203

Total Positions Budgeted

95

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services.... .............................................................................................$ 82,408

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$4,820

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,700

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$600

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 95,528

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$95,528

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,504,825

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 183,581

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 26,400

Publications and Printing.... ...............................................................................^ 16,781

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 57,194

Section 44. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, State funds are hereby appropriated to the agencies designated hereinafter in the amounts listed for each such agency to fund a four percent (4%) salary increase, with a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $800, for State employees and certain county employees to be effective July 1, 1976; and continuation of a five percent (5%) salary increase for Academic University System Personnel, and continuation of a five percent (5%) salary increase with a $400 minimum, for Nonacademic University System Per sonnel; and a seven percent (7%) salary increase for school teachers to be effective Sep tember 1, 1976; and an eight and eight-tenths percent (8.8%) salary increase for school bus drivers to be effective September 1, 1976.
Department of Administrative Services..............................................................................................................$ 254,014 Department of Agriculture...............................................................................$ 425,305 Department of Banking and Finance.................................................................! 54,981 Department of Community Development......................................................................................................$ 107,332 Office of Comptroller General..........................................................................$ 108,649 Department of Defense .......................................................................................$ 43,054 Department of Education: a. Employees......................................................................................................$ 566,901 b. School teachers..........................................................................................$30,607,188 c. Bus Drivers .................................................................................................$ 1,032,118 Forestry Commission........................................................................................$ 425,028 Forest Research Council .......................................................................................$ 3,963 Georgia Bureau of Investigation......................................................................$ 237,294 Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission.....................................................................$ 1,106 Office of the Governor.......................................................................................$ 135,858 Department of Human Resources ................................................................$12,585,753 Department of Labor...........................................................................................$ 61,928 Department of Law .............................................................................................$ 65,525 Department of Natural Resources....................................................................$ 750,886 Department of Offender Rehabilitation.................................................................................................$ 1,350,954 Department of Public Safety ............................................................................$ 766,841 Public Service Commission.................................................................................$ 67,986 Regents, University System of Georgia.......................................................................................................$13,317,000

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Department of Revenue ....................................................................................$ 550,123 Secretary of State..............................................................................................$176,488 State Scholarship Commission...........................................................................$ 26,071 Soil and Water Conservation Committee..............................................................................................................$ 8,557 Department of Transportation ...........................................................................$ 21,739 Department of Veterans Service ......................................................................$ 324,468 Workmen's Compensation Board .......................................................................$ 57,910

Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, there is hereby appropriated to the agencies designated hereinafter the amounts listed for each such agency to cover an increase in State contributions for Employees' Health Insurance:
Supreme Court......................................................................................................$ 4,320 Court of Appeals....................................................................................................$ 5,880 Administrative Office of Court ............................................................................$ 3,360 Superior Court.....................................................................................................$ 28,940 Department of Administrative Services ................................................................................................................$ 32,130 Department of Agriculture.................................................................................$ 74,452 Department of Audits .........................................................................................$ 18,154 Department of Banking and Finance.................................................................$ 11,200 Department of Community Development........................................................................................................$20,858 Office of Comptroller General............................................................................$ 22,512 Department of Defense.........................................................................................$ 9,586 Department of Education..................................................................................$ 129,182 Office of the Governor.........................................................................................$ 22,812 Forestry Commission..........................................................................................$ 79,836 Forest Research Council ..........................................................................................$ 844 Georgia Bureau of Investigation........................................................................$ 51,894 Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission...............................................................................................................$ 224 Department of Human Resources .................................................................$ 1,154,302 Department of Labor...........................................................................................$ 12,618 Department of Law .............................................................................................$ 16,404 Department of Natural Resources....................................................................$ 164,120 Department of Offender Rehabilitation....................................................................................................$294,636 Department of Public Safety ............................................................................$ 146,960 Public Service Commission.................................................................................$ 16,072 Department of Revenue ....................................................................................$ 103,576 Soil and Water Conservation Committee..... .........................................................................................................$ 1,820 State Scholarship Commission .............................................................................$ 2,534 Secretary of State................................................................................................$35,538 Department of Transportation .............................................................................$ 4,688 Department of Veterans Service ........................................................................$ 41,048 Workmen's Compensation Board .......................................................................$ 12,778

Section 46. 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 Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or insti-

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tution 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, 1976, 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 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 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 47. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recom mendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1976 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 whatso ever 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 1977 and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred between objects without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees in a meeting called to consider said trans fers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations 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 amend ments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the afore said Budget Report contains no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions pro vided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 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 an obligation of the State.
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL YEAR 1977.......................................$1,922,000,000

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976, and ending June 30, 1977; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other

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agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, polit ical subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year begin ning July 1, 1976, and ending June 30, 1977, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.

PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 8,300,000 1. Operations ......................................................................................................$ 7,850,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,850,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,850,000
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses........................................................................................... ...$450,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 450,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 450,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 7,850,000 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 450,000
For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, offi cials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representa tives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legis lative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for member ship in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legis lative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, fur nishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legis lative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs 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. Budget Unit: Department of Audits .................................................................$ 2,603,500

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1. Operations ......................................................................................................$ 2,263,500 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,263,500 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,263,500
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$ 340,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 340,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.......................................................................................................$ 2,263,500 Tax Ratio Study.................................................................................................$340,000

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ............................................................................$ 1,158,000
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. 478-481.

Section 4. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts ...........................................................................$ 7,308,845
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 author ized 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, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be author ized 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 1976 session of the General Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations and $25,000 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals..........................................................................$ 1,305,000
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 position established during the fiscal year.

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Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ...........................................................................................................$ 177,000
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports ...................................................................................$ 72,000
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.............................................................................................................$ 10,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commissions.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ..........................................................................................................$7,500
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

Section 9A. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit:............................................................................................................j> 40,000
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 10. Department of Administrative

Services.

Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services..................................................................................$27,666,679

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.................................................................................................$2,310,672

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 405,000

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$744,425

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................ij> 2^495^903

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,956,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,956,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$542,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 49,189 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,350
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,300 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

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Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$611,839

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$611,839

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$368,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$30,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,203,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,203,000

Total Positions Budgeted

24

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 230,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,465,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,734,700

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,734,700

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 697,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 84,757

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$806,757

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$806,757

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$83,900 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,618 Travel........................................................................................................................$ 900

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 95,918

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$95,918

Total Positions Budgeted

7

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 127,366

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 12,100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,966

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 166,966

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,750,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,912,500

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 38,500

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 68,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 695,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$200,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$21,101,332

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,846,153

Total Positions Budgeted

650

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 195,598

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 362,861

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 155,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 718,759

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

19

10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services........"....................................................................................$ 1,307,064

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 317,321

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,720

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 34,300

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 47,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 34,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 41,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Telephone Billings................................................... ....................................$13,259,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,064,205

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,000,235

Total Positions Budgeted

103

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 813,481

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,032,503

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 107,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 5,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,973,584

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

75

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 93,070

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 540,946

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 100

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 640

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 2,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 641,256

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

13. State Properties Commission Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 127,345

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 9,884

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................,..$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 197,729

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 197,729

Total Positions Budgeted

7

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14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 42,071

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,761

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 59,382

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 47,382

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................! 13,376,895

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,415,456

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 97,704

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 199,300

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 137,100

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$224,200

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 730,040

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,058,900

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ..................................................................$ 9,406,832

Workmen's Compensation .............................................................................$ 1,465,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations.................................................................................................$2,310,672

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 405,000

State of Georgia

General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 744,425

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,495,903

Telephone Billings........................................................................................$13,259,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,012

Section 11. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture.......................................................................................................$15,768,710

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,099,808

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 165,820

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 93,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 48,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,300

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,446,428

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,340,428

Total Positions Budgeted

183

2. Animal Industry Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 651,000

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 88,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$27,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$8,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$4,300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract.............................................................................................................$208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract.............................................................................................................$322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology.......................................................................$ 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$120,625

Indemnities........................................................................................................$100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,673,400

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,603,400

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,109,900

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 217,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 33,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$24,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,350

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,100

Advertising Contract...........................................................................................$35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,411,450

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,266,858

Total Positions Budgeted

99

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,333,513

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 70,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 160,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$20,000

Publications and Printing.......................................,.............................................$ 1,350

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,860

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,586,723

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,586,723

Total Positions Budgeted

131

5. Internal Administration Budget:

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Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 731,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$15,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$85,686

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$955,486

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 938,486

Total Positions Budgeted

49

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 121,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 295,000

Travel........................................................................................................................$700

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Puhlications and Printing.................................................................................$270,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$-0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 686,700

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 686,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$653,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 108,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 63,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 54,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$3,250

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$887,250

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$887,250

Total Positions Budgeted

60

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 544,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...............................................................................................................$8,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$3,200

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 621,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 621,200

Total Positions Budgeted

39

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9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,315,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 74,426

Travel.................................................................................................................$115,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$24,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$2,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,534,926

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,392,465

Total Positions Budgeted

104

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,757,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$42,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 140,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$12,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 38,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 34,900

total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,027,900

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 859,900

Total Positions Budgeted

145

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations....................................................................................................$290,300 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 290,300 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 185,300

12. Fire Ant Eradication Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 156,200

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 39,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 708,400

Purchase of Bait ................................................................................................$ 655.600

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,565,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,400,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,471,421 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,197,246 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 707,400
Motor Vehicle Equipment

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Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 198,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$367,450

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$30,260

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,700

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,686

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 774,400

Purchase of Bait................................................................................................$655,600

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 208,000

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract .............................................................................................................$ 322,000

Poultry Improvement Contract ........................................................................$ 477,675

Veterinary Fees.................................................................................................$ 475,000

Poultry Research Contract with

Georgia Institute of Technology .......................................................................$ 182,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Asiatic

New Castle Disease...........................................................................................$ 120,625

Indemnities........................................................................................................$ 100,000

Advertising Contract..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 945,000

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations....................................................................................................$ 290,300

Total Positions Budgeted

873

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $35,000 is designated and committed for livestock and poultry shows relating to research and promoting.

Section 12. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance........................................................................................................$ 1,803,924

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$346,594

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,200

Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,760

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$8,750

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 459,304

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 459,304

Total Positions Budgeted

23

2. Examination Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,040,144 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 13,280 Travel.................................................................................................................? 284,146 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,050 Per Diem and Fees.,...................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,344,620

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,344,620

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,386,738

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 94,480

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 289,146

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,810

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

ComputerCharges..................................................................................................$ 8,750

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

90

Section 13. Department of Community

Development.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Community

Development.....................................................................................................$ 14,894,381

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................? 258,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 17,000

Travel..................................................................................................................,$ 45,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense........................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$325,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 325,000

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 230,700

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 48,793

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 485

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 19,473

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$308,251

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 287,851

Total Positions Budgeted

17

3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................? 612,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$288,000 Travel...................................................................................................................? 28,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................?-0-

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Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,220

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 4,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,064,250

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,064,250

Total Positions Budgeted

70

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 451,100

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 373,355

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$27,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Promotional Parade Floats .................................................................................$ 28,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations .........................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,367,755

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,367,755

Total Positions Budgeted

29

5. International Budget:

Personal Services.... ...........................................................................................^ 112,532

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 59,411

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 42,709

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,050

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,600

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 138,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$9,245

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 366,047

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$366,047

Total Positions Budgeted

7

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising........................................................................................... -- .....--$ 600,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 600,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Ports Authority Budget: Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .............................................................................................I S^mMQ

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................-.....$ 7,990,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................-..$ 7,990,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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8. World Congress Center: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 2,893,478 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,893,478 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 2,893,478

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,664,332

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 786,559

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 136,209

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 32,850

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,805

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 208,300

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 40,018

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Local Welcome Center Contracts .......................................................................$ 75,230

Advertising........................................................................................................$ 600,000

Promotional Parade Floats .................................................................................$ 28,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,790,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund......................................................................IS^OgSj^TS

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ..,.....................................................................$ 450,000

Total Positions Budgeted

138

Provided, that from the above appropriation for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of a general cargo facility on Colonel's Island in Glynn County, Georgia, through the issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

B. Budget Unit: Community Affairs...............................................................$ 3.118.991

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services ................................................................................................$ 194,274

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 44,845

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 10,998

Per Diem and Fees..................................................................................................$ 6,504

ComputerCharges........................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense..................................................................................$97.000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 367,321

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 318,442

Total Positions Budgeted

12

2. Area Development: Personal Services................................................................................................$ 359,340 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 16,996 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 10,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................! -0Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 2,650 Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 6,800 Per Diem and Fees.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.......................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................$ -0-

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Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants.................................................................................J> 899,936

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 2,466,122

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 1,373,862

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Local Development:

Personal Services ................................................................................................$ 386,341

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 21,823

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 21,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ......................................................................................$ 6,400

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 4,400

Per Diem and Fees..................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................_-_&

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 444,329

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 165,444

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. State Development:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 124,334

Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 9,000

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases........................................................................................$ 6,700

Per Diem and Fees.............................................................................................$ 7,500

Computer Charges..................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................... $_-Qz.

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 159,534

State Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 147,034

Total Positions Budgeted

8

5. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services................................................................................................$715,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 112,200

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 28,775

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ....................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 33,200

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ 34,275

Other Contractual Expense ........................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$943,450

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$84,209

Total Positions Budgeted

45

6. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Juvenile Justice.......................................................................................$ 432,020

LEAA Action--Local.......................................................................................$7,701,300

LEAA Action--State........................................................................................$ 3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In.............................................................................................$ 293,000

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve ..............................................................................$ 737,000

LEAA Planning...................................................................................................$ 653,512

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$13,615,532

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 1,030,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services .............................................................................................$ 1,779,289

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$204,864

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 72,740

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing ....................................................................................$ 41,550

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$29,898

Per Diem and Fees................................................................................................$ 51,204

Computer Charges................................................................................................$ 34,275

Other Contractual Expenses ................................................................................$ 97,000

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants.................................................................................$ 899,936

LEAA Action Local..........................................................................................$7,701,300

LEAA Action State..........................................................................................$ 3,798,700

LEAA State Buy-In.............................................................................................$293,000

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve ..............................................................................$ 737,000

LEAA Planning...................................................................................................$ 653,512

LEAA Juvenile Justice.......................................................................................$ 432,020

Total Positions Budgeted

107

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Develop ment, including advertising 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.
Provided, that none of the above appropriation relative to the LEAA State Buy-In Reserve shall be expended or otherwise obligated until transferred to the proper object class or classes with prior approval of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate, as provided by law.

Section 14. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General...............................................................................................................$ 3,080,500

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 302,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 61,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,374

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$392,374

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 392,374

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 499,864 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 26,069 Travel.....................................................................................................................$8,400
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,400

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Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................^ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 586,733

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 586,733

Total Positions Budgeted

40

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 221,739

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 22,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,442

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,355

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$257,536

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 257,536

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 377,854

Regular OperatingExpenses..............................................................................$ 31,147

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expenses .....................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 426,001

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 426,001

Total Positions Budgeted

31

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,182,697

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 87,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 128,248

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,711

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,417,856

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,417,856

Total Positions Budgeted

97

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,584,154 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 227,216

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Travel.................................................................................................................$ 175,090

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$44,140

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 17,400

Computer Charges...............................................................................................if 25,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

202

Section 15. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense ............................................................$ 1,599,346

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 549,193

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................! 204,880

Georgia Military Institute

Grant....................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 908,273

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 908,273

Total Positions Budgeted

36

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 475,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 68,584

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 560,384

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 295,104

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Armory Maintenance and Repair Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................! 61,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 95,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

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Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$160,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 160,500

Total Positions Budgeted

5

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 157,049

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,121

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,250

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................f 32.542

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 234,062

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

10

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,297,172

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 180,482

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 6,784

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,487,438

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 235,469

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,539,414

Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................,$ 453,687

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 46,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$39,900

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,450

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 39,326

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................$ 204,880

Georgia Military Institute

Grant....................................................................................................................$ 16,000

Total Positions Budgeted

206

Section 16. State Board of Education Department of Education.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Education........................................................................................................$659.043.276 1. Pre-School Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$118,054 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,542 Travel... ................................................................................................................$ 11,213 Motor Vehicle Equipment

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Purchases................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

APEG Grant:

Selective Pre-School

Development............................................................................................$ 6,374,071

Non-APEG Grant:

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families...................................................................................ij> 14^650^

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,533,030

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,516,872

Total Positions Budgeted

7

2. General Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 625,894

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 61,962

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 43,562

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 54,713

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,136

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 10,000

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 10(a)(l) and

10(a)(2))................................................................................................$351,250,969

Instructional Media

(Sec. 13)..................................................................................................$ 11,803,300

Instructional Equipment

(Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 492,208

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 57,153,200

Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 2,958,075

Travel-Regular

(Sec. 17).......................................................................................................$ 600,000

Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 106,492

Mid-Term Adjustment................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000)

Non-APEG:

Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 27,452,596

Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 376,446,607

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$375,794,613

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Special Education Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 558,586 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 60,993 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 40,066 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,100

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Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,700

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 146,000

APEG Grants:

Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 42,823,088

Instructional Media

(Sec. 13)....................................................................................................$ 1,489,200

Maintenance and Operation

(Sec. 15)....................................................................................................$ 7,197,800

Sick and Personal Leave

(Sec. 16).......................................................................................................$ 372,300

Travel-Special

(Sec. 17).........................................................................................................$ 87,400

Special Education Leadership

Personnel (Sec. 21 (c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,167,086

Non-APEG Grants:

Instructional Services for

the Handicapped......................................................................................$ 2,293,979

Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education of

Handicapped Children...............................................................................! 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 50,000

Tuition for the

Multi-handicapped.....................................................................................$ 522,000

Severely Emotionally

Disturbed.................................................................................................$ 5,352,773

Teacher Retirement....................................................................................13,416,333

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 65,702,758

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$63,085,083

Total Positions Budgeted

27

4. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 364,205

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 38,622

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 21,082

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 5,600

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Non-APEG Grants:

Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families............................................................................$46,327,880

Education of Children of

Low-Income Families

(Migratory) .................................................................................................$ 659,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 57,664,436

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,326,998

Total Positions Budgeted

25

5. Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,788,976

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 157,271

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 171,339

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 33,270

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 13,099

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,313

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................!-0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 16,397

Non-APEG Grants:

High School Program................................................................................! 12,965,861

Vocational Teacher Training ........................................................................$ 215,000

Vocational Education Research

and Curriculum..........................................................................................$ 269,000

Adult Education..........................................................................................! 2,298,942

Area Vocational Technical

Schools ...................................................................................................$ 27,115,288

Junior College Vocational

Program......................................................................................................$ 463,000

Quick Start Program .....................................................................................$ 900,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training............................................................................................$ 2,919,452

Teacher Retirement....................................................................................! 1.773.747

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 51,133,955

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 33,925,975

Total Positions Budgeted

107

6. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 250,635

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 22,251

Travel...................................................................................................................! 16,214

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................!-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 2,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................! 619

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................!-0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

APEG Grant:

Salaries of Student Supportive

Personnel (Sec. 20(a))............................................................................$ 16,695,499

Non-APEG Grants:

Guidance, Counseling

and Testing.................................................................................................! 180,626

Teacher Retirement....................................................................................|_ 1^289^003

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 18,457,647

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 18,423,749

Total PPositions Budgeted

15

7. Media Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................! 2,273,448 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................! 1,440,707 Travel...................................................................................................................! 60,033 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................-! 143,588 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,770 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................! 91,105

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Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 44,554

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Non-APEG Grants:

Educational Television....................................................................................$ 56,186

School Library Resources and

Other Materials.......................................................................................$_3_J020I664_

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,465,259

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,133,985

Total Positions Budgeted

187

8. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 565,990

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 262,559

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,808

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Non-APEG Grants:

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians....................................................................................$2,578,141

Public Library Materials............................................................................$ 1,811,952

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.............................................................................................$ 849,072

Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................|.2181547_

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,484,069

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,255,938

Total Positions Budgeted

52

9. Ancillary Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,107,605 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 233,909 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 82,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 14,600 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,875 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-
APEG Grants: Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 36,002,954
Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,280,000
Non-APEG Grant: School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 86,981,521
Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools).....................................................................................................$ 26,743,474
State of Georgia General

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Obligation Debt Sinking

Fund.............................................................................................................$ 6,184,256

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital Outlay

Purposes .........................................................................................................1624.243

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 160,273,737

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 82,743,192

Total Positions Budgeted

85

10. Program Standards, Assessments

and Improvements Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,352,714

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 88,624

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 87,532

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,228

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,710

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,066

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 670,551

Non-APEG Grants:

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................$ 2,504,951

Staff Development.........................................................................................$ 490,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................$ 2.502.000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,879,376

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,024,813

Total Positions Budgeted

90

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,961,154

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 223,861

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 58,156

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases ...........................................................................................................$ 4,500

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 92,817

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 20,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 53,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 349,147

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 21,463

Non-APEG Grant:

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services....................................................................... ...........^240,48^

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,024,787

Indirect DOAS Services

Funding..........................................................................................................$ 220,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,915,908

Total Positions Budgeted

132

12. Local Administration Budget:
APEG Grant: Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21) ................................................................................$ 44,305,906
Non-APEG Grants: Superintendents'Salaries ..........................................................................$ 2,900,359

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Teacher Retirement....................................................................................$ 3.689.885

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 50,896,150

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 50,896,150

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 10,967,261 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,602,301 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 602,305 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................................$ 4,500 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 378,716 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 59,054 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 243,739 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 349,147 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 928,965
APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))........................................................................................$ 351,250,969 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ..................................................................................$ 42,823,088 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))...........................................................................$ 16,695,499 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)..................................................................................................$ 44,305,906 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).........................................................................$ 1,167,086 Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ...................................................................$ 13,292,500 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14).......................................................................................................$ 492,208 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)..................................................................................................$ 64,351,000 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)....................................................................................................$ 3,330,375 Travel - Regular (Sec. 17)..............................................................................$ 600,000 Travel - Special (Sec. 17) .................................................................................$ 87,400 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ...................................................................................$ 36,002,954 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25).......................................................................................$ 2,280,000 Isolated Schools..............................................................................................$ 106,492 Selective Pre-School Development............................................................................................$ 6,374,071 Mid-Term Adjustment................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Required Local Effort..............................................................................$(78,550,000)
Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families............................................................................$ 47,001,530 Driver Education ...........................................................................................$ 350,000 Teacher Retirement..................................................................................$ 37,840,111 Instructional Services for the Handicapped......................................................................................$ 2,293,979 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children...........................................................................$ 106,454

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Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 50,000

Tuition for the Multi-

handicapped...............................................................................................^ 522,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed................................................................$ 5,352,773

Compensatory Education .........................................................................$ 10,246,747

High School Program................................................................................$ 12,965,861

Vocational Teacher Training........................................................................$ 215,000

Vocational Education

Research and Curriculum..........................................................................$ 269,000

Adult Education..........................................................................................$ 2,298,942

Area Vocational Technical

Schools...................................................................................................$27,115,288

Junior College Vocational

Program......................................................................................................$ 463,000

Quick Start Program .....................................................................................$ 900,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training............................................................................................$ 2,919,452

Guidance, Counseling and

Testing ........................................................................................................$ 180,626

Educational Television....................................................................................$ 56,186

School Library Resources

and Other Materials................................................................................$ 3,020,664

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians. ...................................................................................$ 2,578,141

Public Library Materials............................................................................$ 1,811,952

Talking Book Centers....................................................................................$ 160,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.............................................................................................$ 849,072

School Lunch.............................................................................................$ 86,981,521

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services...............................................................................$ 2,745,440

Staff Development.........................................................................................$ 490,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students..................................................................................................$ 145,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies......................................................................................$ 2,502,000

Superintendents'Salaries ..........................................................................$ 2,900,359

Grants to School Systems

for Authority Lease Rental

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools)...................................................................................$ 26,743,474

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking

Fund.............................................................................................................$ 6,184,256

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$ 624,243

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

763

B. Budget Unit: Institutions .................................................................................$ 8,532,154 1. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,240,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 467,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 16,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,275

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 62,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,844,025

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,353,752

Total Positions Budgeted

98

2. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,068,331

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 328,240

Travel................................................................................................................ ...$12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,360

Equipment Purchases ........................................................-.............................$ 124,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 3,360

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals.............................................................................-..---$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,588,606

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,130,319

Total Positions Budgeted

93

3. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,396,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$242,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,526

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$2,390

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 30,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

CapitalOutlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,676,416

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,445,731

Total Positions Budgeted

158

4. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,576,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 509,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,200 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

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Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,138,600

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,818,429

Total Positions Budgeted

282

5. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 878,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................? 204,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchses ...........................................................................................$20,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 64,425

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................? -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,170,625

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,126,625

Total Positions Budgeted

78

6. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 745,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$62,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 820,700

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 657,298

Total Positions Budgeted

54

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,903,331

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,812,240

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 41,226

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,225

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 271,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 67,785

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................?-0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................? 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

763

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.
Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro

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rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System appli cable to such salary.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $10,246,747 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for stu dents in grades 1 through 4. Provided, further, these funds shall be distributed based on a parity formula for remedial purposes only.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development, funds shall be used to fund a half-day program for children who are age five by December 31, as follows: First priority for use of funds shall be to serve all five-year old children who are mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped. The balance of said funds shall be used for development programs for five-year old children who are determined to be the most deficient in the developmental skills necessary to succeed in the first grade. Provided, however, that such need be assessed on the basis of tests specifically developed for use with children of pre-school age, measuring abilities and perception, language, and visual motor coordination. Local systems shall administer such tests to screen the aca demic readiness as a criterion for admission.
Provided, that the above appropriation relative to selective pre-school development shall be distributed to local systems on the basis of projections derived from the preceding year's first grade ADA.
Provided, further, that for said selective pre-school development program, the instruc tional unit shall be earned on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students in average daily attendance; except in the case of mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped children, the ratio shall be one teacher and one aide for 24 students in aver age daily membership. Each instructional unit shall be funded on the basis of actual reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost, and $6,245 for operational cost incurred in said pre-school development program to include maintenance and oper ation, sick and personal leave, instructional media, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving additional students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning additional instructional units.
Provided, that independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "mini buses" transportation program for Special Education Students.
Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 10, 20, and 21 teachers on the basis of the index schedule used for fiscal year 1973.
Provided, that from the appropriation of $350,000 above for Criterion-Referenced Test ing for Students, Criterion-Referenced Testing for Teachers and for Competency-Based Certification Development, the State Board of Education is authorized to utilize these funds interchangeably to accomplish the development of all or any portion of the above mentioned activities. Provided, that of any State Funds appropriated to local systems for classroom teacher salaries on the basis of Average Daily Attendance in grades 1 through 7, such teachers shall be used in the school where earned and shall be used only for the purpose of funding regular (general education) classroom teachers in grades where earned.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $27,500 is desig nated 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 in Sections 20 and 21 of the Adequate Program for Education Act, as it relates to earnings of non-teaching certificated personnel which are not fully funded, and this Act causes a division of allocation which had previously been provided from a single Section of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act, it shall be permissible for the State Board of Education to use non-teaching certificated personnel interchange ably in the divided sections so as not to cause hardship among the local school systems as it related to non-teaching certificated personnel who are presently employed.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall con-

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sist of the construction and equipping of school buildings and facilities through the issu ance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. The allocation of these funds shall be determined on the basis of a formula to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, based on current increased average daily attendance, surveyed projected growth, consolidation within a system, renovations, outstanding local effort of school systems, age and condition of existing school buildings, and such other criteria by the Board to insure that classroom need is the basis of distribution.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $736,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of Area Vocational-Technical School construction through the issuance of not to exceed $7,360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Also provided, that of the above $7,360,000 for a construction program, an amount of $3,158,000 is designated and committed for the Augusta Area Vocational-Technical School, $600,000 is designated and committed for the Griffin-Spalding Area Vocational-Technical School, $600,000 is desig nated and committed for the Ben Hill-Irwin Area Vocational-Technical School, and $3,000,000 is designated and committed for the Savannah Area Vocational-Technical School.

Section 17. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System. .,.........................................................................................................................$ -0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 495,173

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$41,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,750

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$200,417

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 52,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$866,340

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 495,173

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 41,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$6,000

Equipment Purchases ..................................,........................................................$ 1,750

Per Diem and Fees ...,..........................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 200,417

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 52,000

Total Positions Budgeted

43

Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ..................................................................$ 9,302,000
1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$396,911 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 272,813 Travel. ....................................................................................................................$ 1,347 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 23,200 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 446 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,925

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,556

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$743,198

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$203,408

Total Positions Budgeted

28

2. State Forests Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 71,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,976

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 81

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Puhlications and Printing........................................................................................$ 312

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 143,369

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

3. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,522,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,580,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,607

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 501,523

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 13,180

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$98,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 19,353

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,807,163

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 8,568,720

Total Positions Budgeted

799

4. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$412,317

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$74,783

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,907

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 14,400

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,071

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 58,059

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 589,337

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 529,872

Total Positions Budgeted

25

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................! 9,402,228 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,939,572 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 76,942 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 539,123 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 26,638 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 104,025 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,571

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Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 87,968

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Ware County Grant.............................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

858

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council ................................................................$ 590,740

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 98,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Contractual Research........................................................................................$436,490

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 598,240

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 590,740

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 98,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$33,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Contractual Research........................................................................................$436,490

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Section 20. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation............................................................................................$ 7,232,942

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 360,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 76,156

Travel.....................................................................................................................$3,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 444,056

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 444,056

Total Positions Budgeted

26

2. Operations Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,800,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 402,848 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 169,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 168,000
Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,665,348

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,314,603

Total Positions Budgeted

167

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,155,647

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 266,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,900

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 85,102

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$91,033

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,617,082

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,426,049

Total Positions Budgeted

74

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,246,922

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 396,074

Travel...... .............................................................................................................$ 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 136,054

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,013,384

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,823,234

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,048,234

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$5,562,569

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,141,078

Travel.. ...............................................................................................................$ 199,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 168,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 144,554

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 126,102

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,800

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,104,417

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Evidence Purchased ............................................................................................$ 98,000

Total Positions Budgeted

369

Section 21. Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission...................................................................................................$42,450 Georgia Motor Vehicle Commission Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$26,000 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,950 Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 42,450

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 42,450

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$26,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,950

Travel........................................................................................................................$ 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Section 22. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission ..............................................................................$ -0-

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$800,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 153,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,218,258

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

44

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 800,458

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 153,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 201,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,000

Total Positions Budgeted

44

Provided, that unless there is Congressional authorization for deepening the existing navigational channel in Brunswick Harbor into Brunswick River and the construction of a new navigation channel connecting Brunswick River through the South Brunswick River to Colonel's Island via the South Brunswick River to a minimum depth of 32 feet prior to June 30, 1977, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission shall not sell these bonds and all funds appropriated for the Colonel's Island project and any revenues generated therefrom shall be returned to the State Treasury.

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Section 23. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office .......................................................................$ 2,815,005
Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 875,005 Mansion Allowance.............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,815,005 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,815,005

Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.............................................................................................$ 875,005 Mansion Allowance .............................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund .........................................................................$ 1,900,000 Gubernatorial Transition Allowance........................................................................$ -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 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 appropriation shall be increased by the amount incur red 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................................................................................................$ 2,581,140

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 306,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$28,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 37,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 1,000

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$564,700

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$551,700

Total Positions Budgeted

18

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 51,500

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 550

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$ 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$364,050

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 164,050

Total Positions Budgeted

3

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3. Budget Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 335,800

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 14,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$369,300

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 256,300

Total Positions Budgeted

16

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 320,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 24,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 371,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 346,000

Total Positions Budgeted

19

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 297,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 312,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$262,500

Total Positions Budgeted

15

6. Policy Planning Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 520,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 23,000

Travel...................................................................................................................! 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 500,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,080,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 376,000

Total Positions Budgeted

30

7. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 601,000

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Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................................$ 150,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 8,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$842,500

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 85,650

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 349,740

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 167,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$24,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$208,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 158,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$73,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$90,500

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 40,300

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 45,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 2,800

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,800

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 650

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 76,550

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 76,550

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,716,300

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Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 295,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$75,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 58,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,200

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 546,500

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,500

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 8,500

Art Grants..........................................................................................................$300,000

Payments to Regional Commissions ................................................................$ 181,200

Intern Stipends....................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Positions Budgeted

170

Section 24. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities ..........................................................................................$ 6,800,000
1. Grants to Counties. ........................................................................................$ 2,600,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,600,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,600,000
2. Grants to Municipalities................................................................................^ 4,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,200,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,200,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 2,600,000 Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$ 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.............................................................................................$ 129,061,387

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 8,164,850

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,271,175

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 226,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$25,263

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 50,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 2,044,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 100,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 149,506

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$12,070,794

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,403,350

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 4,919,082

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,748,362

Total Positions Budgeted

616

2. Special Programs: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 481,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 86,400

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Travel...................................................................................................................$ 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 10,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 23,515

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 655,915

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.........................................................................$ 9,610

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 298,773

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 347,532

Total Positions Budgeted

31

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,228,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 185,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 23,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,452,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$90,500

Agency Funds......................................................................................................? 17,602

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,343,898

Total Positions Budgeted

91

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,695,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,079,100 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 220,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 40,000 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 16,000 Per Diem and Fees ...........................................................................................$ 550,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................? 110,000 Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,838,572 Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................? 3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 300,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$ 459,000 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program.........................................................................................$ 100,000 Midwifery Program Benefits............................................................................$ 175,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants...................................................................................................$2,986,000 Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$ 919,880 Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 17,673,178 Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 130,360 Agency Funds.................................................................................................$9,891,634

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State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,651,184

Total Positions Budgeted

342

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,045,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,046,200

Travel .................................................................................................................$ 225,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 140,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 18,540

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 268,000

Facilities Construction Grants ......................................................................$ 8,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,289,740

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 17,650

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 5,311,459

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,960,631

Total Positions Budgeted

351

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,510,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$429,770

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 359,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 34,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 185,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 312,000

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ...........................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project..............................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,071,857

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 53,200

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 3,421,471

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,597,186

Total Positions Budgeted

356

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$989,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$82,800

Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 90,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$8,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 100,000

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................$414,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,694,300

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 122,370

Agency Funds ....................................................................................................$ 472,130

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,099,800

Total Positions Budgeted

57

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8. Drug Abuse Prevention and

Abatement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,443,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 232,780

Travel...................................................................................................................$45,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 200

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 86,720

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 85,250

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,426,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,324,950

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 105,250

Agency Funds .................................................................................................$ 3,324,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 895,700

Total Positions Budgeted

122

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 213,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 3,200

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 420

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 100

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 147,000

Benefits for Family Living Care ...................................................................$ 1,200,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...........................................................................$ 23,450,000

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs......................................................................................$ 2,300,000

Grants for Child Mental Health....................................................................$ 1,000,000

Grants for Adult Mental Health ...................................................................$ 3,600,000

Foster Grandparent Program.............................................................................$ 65,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$ 1,635,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 33,630,720

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 15,309,360

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$18,321,360

Total Positions Budgeted

21

10. Community Social Services

and Administration:

Personal Services............................................................................................$3,089,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 372,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 200,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$45,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 14,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 495,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 127,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,353,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 546,558

Agency Funds......:..........................................................................................$ 3,046,781

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$759,661

Total Positions Budgeted

261

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11. Purchase of Social Services:

Personal Services ...............................................................,.......................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$200,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$-0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 21,981,551

W.I.N. Benefits...............................................................................................$2,000,000

Grants to Fulton County for

24-hour Emergency

Social Services...................................................................................................$130,000

Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$6,593,312

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 30,904,863

Agency Funds.................................................................................,.............$ 25,716,766

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,188,097

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,339,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$472,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 236,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,059,500

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 82,640

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 1,895,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,081,360

Total Positions Budgeted

342

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 355,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 52,300

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 4,000

Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178

Nutrition Grants ............................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,869,405

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 4,415,868

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$442,297

Total Positions Budgeted

24

14. Vocational Rehabilitation Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 560,000

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$68,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$25,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 210,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 40,995

Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,110,995

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds....................................................................................................$795,995

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................^ 165,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,876,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$4,367,000

Travel.................................................................................................................$102,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 33,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 109,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 141,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 269,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,906,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 82,650

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 11,875,350

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$948,000

Total Positions Budgeted

698

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$8,921,000

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 14,710,750

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 400,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 25,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 90,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 24,150,750

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 18,717,879

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,198,421

Total Positions Budgeted

741

17. Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,348,000 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,593,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 80,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 50,000

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 125,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,197,000

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$7,197,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

279

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.............................................................................................$ 700,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................$ 2,500,000

AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$123,545,286

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 126,745,286

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 350,000

Agency Funds...............................................................................................$91,268,933

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$35,126,353

Total Positions Budgeted

0

19. Local Services - Community Services

and Benefits Payments 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-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..........................................................................................$ 27,416,000

Grants to Counties for

Social Services..............................................................................................$24,292,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 51,708,000

Agency Funds ...............................................................................................$ 32,527,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,181,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

20. Benefits Payments - Program Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,502,326 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 649,944 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 179,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,670 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,000 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 794,150

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Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,147,090

Agency Funds.................................................................................................$2,141,545

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,005,545

Total Positions Budgeted

186

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 56,759,176 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$28,901,419 Travel..............................................................................................................$2,472,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 33,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 230,920 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$300,133 Per Diem and Fees .........................................................................................$ 1,437,820 Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,772,790 Other Contractual Expense .........................................................................$ 30,746,283 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs...........................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits............................................................................$3,034,626 Kidney Disease Benefits...................................................................................$ 300,000 Cancer Control Benefits....................................................................................$459,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants...................................................................................................$ 2,986,000 Family Planning Benefits.................................................................................$919,880 Benefits for Midwifery Program ......................................................................$ 175,000 Facilities Construction Grants .............................................................................................................$ 8,500,000 Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project ..............................................................................$ 106,646 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project ..............................................................................$ 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 9,028,977 Benefits for Family Living Care.....................................................................................................$ 1,200,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded........................................................................................$ 23,450,000 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs......................................................................................$ 2,300,000 Grants for Child Mental Health................................................................................................$1,000,000 Grants for Adult Mental Health................................................................................................$ 3,600,000 Foster Grandparent Program .............................................................................$ 65,000 Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$1,635,000 Work Incentive Benefits ................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services ...................................................................................................$ 130,000 Benefits for Child Care..................................................................................$ 6,593,312 Areawide and Community Grants ................................................................$ 1,457,178 Nutrition Grants............................................................................................$ 2,980,927 Grants for Nephrology Centers ........................................................................$ 185,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits...............................................................................$ 2,500,000 AFDC Benefits ...........................................................................................$ 123,545,286

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Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..........................................................................................$27,416,000

Grants to Counties for Social

Services.........................................................................................................$ 24,292,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.....................................................................................................$ 149,506

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program.........................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,553

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of clotting factor for the Hemophilia Program and for no other purpose.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $50,000 is designated and committed to oper ate a Hemophilia Program in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and $50,000 is designated and committed to operate the Hemophilia Program in Augusta.
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, $437,000 is designated and committed for 12-V2% matching for Day Care Centers in the Appalachian Region.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $150,000 is designated and committed for regional prenatal and postnatal care programs.
Provided, that of the funds available in the Physical Health - Local Services Budget not less than $100,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $35,000 is designated and committed to be used to match Title IV-A funds to continue Atlanta Association for Retarded Children's project Rescue outreach advocacy program.
Provided that no State funds shall be used for advertising the Food Stamp program or other welfare programs unless failure to so apply State funds would cause the loss of Federal funds for programs other than advertising.
Provided, however, that to the extent to which Federal and other funds in the Voca tional Rehabilitation activities exceed $23,931,883 the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to withhold allotment of like amount of State funds, subject to the condition that such withholding shall not cause the Department to be unable to utilize the $23,931,883 Federal and other funds should such funds become available.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is desig nated and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority upon the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding for the training of health personnel under the provisions of the Public Health Service Act.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Physical Health-Community Health Activity $147,000 is designated and committed for the Phenylketonuria (P.K.U.) Disease
Prevention Program.

B. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services...................................................................$ 107,351,703 Medicaid Services Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,347,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 341,020 Travel.... ...............................................................................................................$ 17,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$35,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,900 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

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Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 3,360,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................$320,987,897

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health......................................................................................$ 1,100,000

Payments to Counties for

Child Mental Health.........................................................................................$ 160,000

Payments to Counties for

Alcoholism.........................................................................................................$ 360,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits...........................................................................$ 147,000

Contract with Delta Dental

Plan of Georgia..................................................................................................$400,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation...............................................................................$ 1,000,000

Reserve for Provider Audits .............................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 329,812,317

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 800,000

Agency Funds .............................................................................................$ 221,660,614

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 107,351,703

Total Positions Budgeted

128

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,347,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$341,020

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$-0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 35,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,900

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$3,360,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 45,000

Medicaid Benefits.......................................................................................$320,987,897

Payments to Counties for

Adult Mental Health......................................................................................$1,100,000

Payments to Counties for

Child Mental Health.........................................................................................$160,000

Payments to Counties for

Alcoholism .........................................................................................................$ 360,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits...........................................................................$ 147,000

Contract with Delta Dental

Plan of Georgia..................................................................................................$ 400,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation......,........................................................................$ 1,000,000

Reserve for Provider Audits .............................................................................$ 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

128

Provided that none of the appropriation to the Reserve for Provider Audits shall be encumbered in any way until transferred to the appropriate object class or classes by action of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate as provided by law.

C. Budget Unit: Mental Health and Youth Development Institutions............................................................................................$ 130,959,393
1. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$4,810,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 996,712 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,400

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 73,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 107,660

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 387,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,460,872

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,944,872

Total Positions Budgeted

497

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,925,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,291,213

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,950

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 95,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................j> 82,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,824

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,932,587

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 82,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,250,287

Total Positions Budgeted

612

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,738,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 825,518

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 11,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 7,150

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 68,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$69,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 12,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,230,868

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,686,868

Total Positions Budgeted

523

4. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,610,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 902,528 Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,075 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 42,000 Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 646,500 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,282,703

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 65,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$6,039,203

Total Positions Budgeted

502

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,900,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,461,754

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$1,700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 19,250

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 32,550

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 300,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,668,754

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................,...................$ 75,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,079,715

Total Positions Budgeted

606

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 13,396,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,873,251

Travel.... ...............................................................................................................$ 17,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 11,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$800

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 33,850

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 71,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 132,123

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 280,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 275,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 17,249,024

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 12,758,024

Total Positions Budgeted

1,468

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,612,152

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,572,183

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 13,855

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,365

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 35,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 43,135

Computer Charges..............................................................................,................$ 70,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,472

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 200,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 53,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,634,262

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.......................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,507,127

Total Positions Budgeted

819

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8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$9,710,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,794,790

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 17,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 11,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 41,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 102,100

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 14,000

Capital Outlay...............................................,............................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 13,487,790

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 102,100

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,969,341

Total Positions Budgeted

1,013

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 7,084,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,594,611

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 22,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.........................................,...........................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ...............................................,...........................................$ 4,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 54,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 60,810

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 410,112

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,681,233

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 160,810

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,059,423

Total Positions Budgeted

679

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 41,850,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$9,367,177

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 39,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$338

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$68,600

Per Diem and Fees ......................................,.......................................................$ 55,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 360,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 65,356

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 1,284,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 475,500

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases .................................................................................................$750,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$54,340,721

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .....................................................................$ 660,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 44,284,863

Total Positions Budgeted

4,663

11. State Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,794,103

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Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,408,060

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 12,700

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,435

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,900

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$8,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 8,400

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,287,798

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$7,203,798

Total Positions Budgeted

597

12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,190,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 649,155

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 800

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$9,600

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,380

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Reserve for Operation

of ClaytonRYDC...............................................................................................$ 246,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 275,400

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers...............................................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,691,910

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,675,872

Total Positions Budgeted

286

13. Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve...............................................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 500,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................! 113,619,255 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$25,736,952 Travel.................................................................................................................! 161,525 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 91,455 Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,728 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 217,385 Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 642,465 Computer Charges..........................................................................................! 1,032,910 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 780,947 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................! 633,000 Regular Operating Expenses Reserve..............................................................................................$500,000 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers .............................................................................................$ 250,000

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Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 5,545,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 1,225,900

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases .................................................................................................$ 750,000

Reserve for Operation

of ClaytonRYDC...............................................................................................$ 246,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12,265

Provided, that from the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay: $280,000 is designated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements at Gracewood State School and Hospital; $300,000 is designated and committed for renovations, to meet Fire Marshal requirements, at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome; and $53,000 is designated and committed for renovations of the sewage lift station, to meet Environmental Protection Agency requirements, at Southwestern State Hospital.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $275,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing a Hospital Unit at Gracewood State School and Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $292,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of renovating the Alien Building at Central State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,925,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $200,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing a multi-geographic receiving facility at Southwestern State Hospital through the issuance of not to exceed $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $65,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing a Regional Youth Development Center at Columbus, Georgia through the issu ance of not to exceed $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $210,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of con structing Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon ($842,000), Griffin ($631,000) and Eastman ($631,000) through the issuance of not to exceed $2,104,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

Section 26. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division .......................................................................$ 463,500

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 376,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.....................................................................................$500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$463,500

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 463,500

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$376,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$25,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$60,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense .....................................................................................$ 500

Total Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund.................................................................................................................42,938,091

1. Basic Employment Security Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,630,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,919,071

Travel.................................................................................................................$475,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$38,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 675,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 19,757,071

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 455,278

Total Positions Budgeted

1,069

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,127,033

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,151,616

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 300,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 15,000

Equipment Purchases....................,....................................................................$ 30,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 25,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 10,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 40,628,649

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

264

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 729,815

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 18,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 20,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 798,815

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 798,815

Total Positions Budgeted

53

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4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,000,000

5. Work Incentive Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,860,664

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 405,373

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 10,300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,510,908

W.I.N. Grants....................................................................................................$951,768

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 6,840,013

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 684,001

Total Positions Budgeted

232

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$21,347,512

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 6,507,060

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 893,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 31,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 78,300

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense(CETA) ............................................................$ 25,000,000

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,205,908

W.I.N. Grants ....................................................................................................$ 951,768

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits ..................................................................................$ 10,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,618

Section 27. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law .....................................................................$ 2,143,750

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Regular Personal Services .............................................................................$ 1,805,617

Library Personal Services.................................................................................$ 112,883

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 181,723

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,827

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 100,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Books for State Library.......................................................................................$ 32,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,328,950

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,143,750

Total Regular Positions Budgeted

89

Total Library Positions Budgeted

9

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Regular Personal Services .............................................................................$ 1,805,617

Library Personal Services.................................................................................$ 112,883

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 181,723

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 28,827

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,800

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 100,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................!-0-

Books for State Library.......................................................................................! 32,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

For the cost of operating the Department of Law provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys 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 Govern ment, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appro priated 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

Administration

Agency Assessments.................................................................................$ 2,377,989

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................! 420,523

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 33,250

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,975

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 23,075

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 25,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 136,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 640,823

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 640,823

Total Positions Budgeted

34

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 304,962

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,500

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 450

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 65,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 406,912

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 406,912

Total Positions Budgeted

21

3. Employee Services Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 232,450

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Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,215

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 46,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 293,965

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 293,965

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 203,420

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 16,090

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,150

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,700

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 100

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$233,260

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 233,260

Total Positions Budgeted

14

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 187,650

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,286

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 910

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 17,156

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 814,000

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................$ 25,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 26,759,877

Employee and Employer

Contributions................................................................................................$21,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

16

6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 247,914

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,600

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,190

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,300

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,900

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 438,729

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$216,874

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$924,507

Agency Assessments .........................................................................................$ 632,832

Total Positions Budgeted

20

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7. Director Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 142,497

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 7,700

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................,.$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 170,197

Agency Assessments.........................................................................................! 170,197

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,739,416

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 106,641

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 27,690

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 60,875

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,060

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 58,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 702,985

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 814,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies..................................................................................$ 216,874

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................! 25,700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

131

Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is author

ized to make only such unit assessment as is required to fund the level of expenditure

contemplated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem and Fees, the department

is authorized to spend up to $10,000 for the purpose of establishing the necessary funding

level for a statewide teacher's health insurance program. Equipment Purchases.!

500

Per Diem and Fees....................................................................................$ 13,500

Computer Charges................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ......................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted............................................! 170,197

Agency Assessments ...................................$ 170,197

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 1,739,416

Regular Operating Expenses.................,..........................................................$ 106,641

Travel...................................................................................................................! 27,690

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 60,875

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................! 3,060

Per Diem and Fees..............................................................................................! 58,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................! 702,985

Other Contractual Expense..............................................................................! 814,000

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies..................................................................................! 216,874

Health Insurance Claim Payments.............................................................! 25,700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

131

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Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is author ized to make only such unit assessment as is required to fund the level of expenditure contemplated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act.

Section 29. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources.................................................................................................$ 27,921,054

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,075,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 213,000

Travel...................................................................................................................$12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 80,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 8,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 27,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 131,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,546,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,546,000

Total Positions Budgeted

83

2. Public Relations and Information

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 320,637

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 81,870

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$268,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 600

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 685,607

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 685,607

Total Positions Budgeted

26

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 937,806

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 89,990

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 38,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 625

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 19,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 3,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 98,000

Land and Water Conservation

Grants .............................................................................................................$ 3,700,000

Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,038,421

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,048,074

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game Management Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,350,793 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 536,205 Travel..... ..............................................................................................................$ 17,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 71,975

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 28,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,500

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 19,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,043,973

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,031,473

Total Positions Budgeted

109

5. Fisheries Management Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,375,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$592,200

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 31,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 30,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 8,500

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 45,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$3,125

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 31,200

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.......................................................................................................$94,000

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................$ 75,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,287,025

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,807,025

Total Positions Budgeted

108

6. Law Enforcement Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,050,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 848,100

Travel...................................................................................................................$37,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................! 160,880

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 29,400

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 185,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ...........................................................................$ 24,930

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,339,310

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,250,807

Total Positions Budgeted

243

7. Project Evaluation Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$65,659

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,780

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 79,339

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 79,339

Total Positions Budgeted

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8. Coastal Marshlands Protection Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 55,500

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,635

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 650

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,600

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 70,885

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 70,885

Total Positions Budgeted

3

9. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,976,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$2,293,700

Travel...................................................................................................................$66,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 45,000

Publications and Printing.,.................................................................................$40,300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 151,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 28,500

Capital Outlay to Renovate

Roads, Water Supply and

Sewage Systems at State Parks.................................................................$ 1,156,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 525,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$2,526,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 10,987,500

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,412,500

Total Positions Budgeted

337

10. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 516,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$67,830

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$26,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,000

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 125,000

Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey ..................................................................................$ 545,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,319,030

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,049,030

Total Positions Budgeted

33

11. Water Supply Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 507,000 Regular OperatingExpenses..............................................................................$40,630 Travel...................................................................................................................$23,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 4,650

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$30,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 611,780

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 611,780

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. Water Quality Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,937,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 121,110

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 45,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$ 15,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 75,000

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 350,000

Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,644,910

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,414,910

Total Positions Budgeted

118

13. Air Quality Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,175,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 92,730

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 53,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 50,000

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 5,216

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,394,646

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 844,146

Total Positions Budgeted

74

14. Solid Waste Management Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 615,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 23,125

Travel...................................................................................................................$32,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Solid Waste Grants....................................................................................... ..$2,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,679,125

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,679,125

Total Positions Budgeted

35

15. Land Reclamation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 155,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,055 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,750

1388

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 5,700

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 202,005

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 202,005

Total Positions Budgeted

9

16. Heritage Trust Budget:

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 50,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 288,348

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$338,348

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 338,348

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations..........................................................................................................$ 500,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 500,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

18. Jekyll Island State

Park Authority:

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 350,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,111,395 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$5,046,960 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 404,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 317,755 Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 559,150 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 459,775 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 99,600 Computer Charges...........................,.................................................................$ 299,225 Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 536,916 Land and Water Conservation Grants .............................................................................................................$ 3,700,000 Recreation Grants .............................................................................................$ 100,000 Fluoridation Grants...................................................................................................$ -0Water and Sewer Grants................................................................................$ 1,073,000 Solid Waste Grants.........................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey...............................................................................................$ 125,000
Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps.................................................................$ 545,000

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Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations..........................................................................................................$500,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .......................................................................................................$ 94,000

Capital Outlay to Renovate

Roads, Water Supply and

Sewage Systems at State Parks.................................................................$ 1,156,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock .............................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.........................................................................$ 50,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................$ 2,526,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Deht Sinking Fund .........................................................................$ 663,278

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$ -0-

Cost of Material for Resale...............................................................................$ 525,000

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island................................................................................................$ 75,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,275

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropri ated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Prop erties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be allotted to any county or municipality unless such county or municipality shall have reached its legally established bonding capacity. Provided, further, that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board
of Natural Resources. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the State Parks and Historic Sites Budget,
$60,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.

Section 30. Department of Offender

RehabUitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Corrections................................................................................................$2,995,003

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,996,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$407,303

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 40,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 170,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 55,000

Mentally Retarded Offender

Program......................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,303

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,782,303

Total Positions Budgeted

149

2. Construction, Maintenance, and Special Projects Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$165,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 24,000

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Travel...................................................................................................................$13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 9,000

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 700

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 212,700

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 212,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$2,161,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$431,303

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 83,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 49,000

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,700

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 170,000

Other Contractual Expense................................................................................$ 55,000

Mentally Retarded Offender

Program......................................................................................................................$-0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

160

B. Budget Unit: Correctional

Institutions.............................................................................................$ 36,608,117

1. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 730,896

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 226,808

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 13,150

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 22,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$995,179

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 985,324

Total Positions Budgeted

66

2. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,461,890

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,122,843

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,422

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 68,432

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,420

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,666,707

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,629,750

Total Positions Budgeted

226

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3. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,990,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$895,091

Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

PublicationsandPrinting.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 39,230

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 45,941

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................^-0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,975,962

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,929,972

Total Positions Budgeted

281

4. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$5,043,989

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,865,671

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,789

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 88,486

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 24,400

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 37,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,065,335

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 7,917,243

Total Positions Budgeted

454

5. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,719,985

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,379,144

Travel...................................................................................................................$17,973

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$89,193

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 77,840

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................$ 259,318

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$5,545,853

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,093,486

Total Positions Budgeted

343

6. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$682,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$278,462 Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400 Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 39,088 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,200 Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

1392

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,009,850

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 973,994

Total Positions Budgeted

59

7. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$646,045

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 278,229

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............................................,.......................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$400

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 14,057

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 6,600

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 947,931

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$938,076

Total Positions Budgeted

61

8. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,022,983

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 271,915

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 2,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted......,.............................................................................$ 1,299,698

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,282,452

Total Positions Budgeted

99

9. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,406,899

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$418,272

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,843,871

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,831,552

Total Positions Budgeted

143

10. Youthful Offender Institution Budget: Personal Services............................................................................................$2,190,083 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 406,133 Travel.....................................................................................................................$4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 800

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ........................................................................,.....................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals .........................................................................................$ 972,196

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................$ 86,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,674,212

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,638,899

Total Positions Budgeted

213

11. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 185,024

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 8,281

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 194,805

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$194,805

Total Positions Budgeted

20

12. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 120,774

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$93,160

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 68,000

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$255,675

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .........................................................................................$ 6,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 545,609

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$545,609

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 180,386 Personal Services - Overtime..............................................................................$ 30,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 424,515 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,804 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................$ 479,750 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 500 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 101,900 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Authority Lease Rentals.....................,.............................................................$ 840,000 Court Costs........................................................................................................$ 200,000 County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,847,000

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Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 430,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 260,100

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,806,955

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 5,646,955

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$21,410,954

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 8,668,524

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 67,088

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$ 547,750

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 8,225

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................$ 721,411

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 210,401

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$-0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 840,000

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 37,000

Court Costs ........................................................................................................$ 200,000

Inmate Release Fund ........................................................................................$ 430,000

County Subsidy...............................................................................................$ 2,847,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals ......................................................................................$ 1,231,514

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities .......................................................................................$ 92,000

Outside Health Service Purchases ...................................................................$ 260,100

Total Positions Budgeted

1,987

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $37,000 is desig nated and committed to complete the second phase of an irrigation system at Georgia State Prison.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Regular Operating Expenses, $100,000 is designated and committed for repairs and maintenance on the State-owned staff housing units located at the various correctional institutions.

C. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation...........................................................................................$5,884,405

1. Probation and Parole

Field Supervision Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 273,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 20,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,934

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...........................................,............................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 300

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 300,734

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................35300,734

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Probation/Parole Field Operations Budget:
Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,614,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 311,000 Travel.................................................................................................................$ 183,366 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................^ 4,100

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 7,626

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 4,122,592

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$4,122,592

Total Positions Budgeted

331

3. Community Centers

Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 165,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 27,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 200

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 198,200

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 198,200

Total Positions Budgeted

10

4. Work Release Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 303,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 246,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 13,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$569,900

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 568,925

Total Positions Budgeted

29

5. Transitional Centers Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 185,410

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 117,469

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 308,579

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$279,554

Total Positions Budgeted

19

6. Women's Pre-Release Center Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 202,000 Regular Operating Expenses..........................................,.................................$ 190,000 Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$300 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

1396

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Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 414,400

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 414,400

Total Positions Budgeted

21

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 4,742,410

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 911,469

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 203,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,900

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 33,626

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Positions Budgeted

425

D. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles. ......................................................................................................$ 1,658,094

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,471,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 61,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,658,094

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................,.$ 1,658,094

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,471,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 110,294

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 61,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,400

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 11,200

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

122

Section 31. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety.......... .............................................................................................$ 23,685,278 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 257,112 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 30,300 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,000 Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 9,200

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Computer Charges.................................................................................................$1,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 321,612

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 385,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 46,259

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,680

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 465,189

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 465,189

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 742,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 1,070,548

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 52,400

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,250

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$40,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,911,698

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,911,698

Total Positions Budgeted

63

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 15,910,000

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,052,984

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 161,178

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$798,713

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$760,103

Equipment Purchases ....................................,..................................................$ 120,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 16,842

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$1,437,560

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................! 11,735

Conviction Reports ............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 21,433,115

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 20,698,606

Total Positions Budgeted

1,162

5. Mandate Training - Operations Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 265,754 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 354,139 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 13,672 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................,.............................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 5,993

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Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 46,651

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,848

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 690,057

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 223,390

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$290,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 99,923

Travel..........................................................................:..........................................$ 9,952

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 16,200

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 6,980

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 17,790

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 30,050

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$470,895

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$386,395

Total Positions Budgeted

17

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 17,849,866

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 3,654,153

Travel.................................................................................................................$206,802

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...........................................................................................................$814,913

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$857,476

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 191,121

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 63,940

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,478,560

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$ 11,735

Conviction Reports............................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,297

Provided, that the Director of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of the membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation for Conviction Reports, payment for conviction reports is not to exceed $.25 per conviction report.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation $11,735 is designated and committed to renovate and equip the Rome State Patrol Post.

Section 32. Public School Employees'
Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees'
Retirement System...................................................................................$8,557,180 Departmental Operations Budget:
Payments to Employees' Retirement System............................................................................................$ 279,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$8,278,180 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$8,557,180 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,557,180

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Budget Unit Object Classes:
Payments to Employees' Retirement System............................................................................................$ 279,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 8,278,180

Section 33. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission...............................................................................................$ 2,217,697

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$522,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 31,855

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$666,605

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 666,605

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 530,500

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 91,986

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 7,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 659,986

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$659,986

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 765,200

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 69,106

Travel...................................................................................................................$60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$4,300

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 55,000

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$956,106

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 891,106

Total Positions Budgeted

55

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services............................................................................................$1,817,700 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 192,947 Travel...................................................................................................................$94,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 12,550 Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$4,500 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 60,500 Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

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Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

124

Section 34. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions...............................................................................$ 275,725,407

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................$ 249,797,137

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 75,893,255

Teachers'Retirement...................................................................................$ 19,709,257

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................$-0-

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,596,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 2,603,110

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 370,598,759

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 3,500,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 241,790,759

Total Positions Budgeted

15,761

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $25,199,110 in F.Y. 1977 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.
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 annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution. The Board of Regents shall immediately report the same to the State Budget authorities for approval, whose 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' Retire ment System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant 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, unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the budget estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.
Provided, that $250,000 of the funds herein appropriated are designated and committed for converting Kennesaw Junior College to a four-year institution.

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Provided, that from the above appropriated amount, $730,000 is specifically appropri ated for the purposes of financing a new construction program which consists of the acqui sition 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 $7,300,000 in principal amount of general obligation debt. Also provided, that of the above $7,300,000 for a construction program, an amount of $1,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of construction and equipping a new field house at Albany State College, and $672,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of purchasing the U. S. Army Armory property at Augusta College.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 268,788

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 119,302

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$388,090

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$388,090

Total Positions Budgeted

25

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 806,235

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 758,546

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,564,781

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$573,781

Total Positions Budgeted

36

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 6,899,140

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 2,152,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,051,140

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,318,441

Total Positions Budgeted

201

5. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................! 781,000

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Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 355,262

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,136,262

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 424,807

Total Positions Budgeted

66

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$10,344,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$ 4,986,338

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 15,331,314

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,739,593

Total Positions Budgeted

833

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 14,874,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$2,048,012

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 16,922,636

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,766,636

Total Positions Budgeted

936

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$19,413,638

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense......................................................................................$7,672,156

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 27,085,794

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 11,723,300

Total Positions Budgeted

1,873

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................$ 303,185,538

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1403

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense....................................................................................$ 93,984,871

Teachers' Retirement...................................................................................$ 19,709,257

Capital Outlay............................................................................................................!-0-

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 22,596,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 2,603,110

Total Positions Budgeted

19,731

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ..............................................................$ 8,677,885

Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,727,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 345,846

SREB Payments .............................................................................................$ 1,019,650

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 5,040,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,677,885

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 8,677,885

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,727,389

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases, Pub

lications and Printing,

Per Diem and Fees, Equip

ment Purchases, Computer

Charges, and Other

Contractual Expense.........................................................................................$ 345,846

SREB Payments .............................................................................................$ 1,019,650

Medical Scholarships.........................................................................................$ 345,000

Regents Scholarships ........................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges ..............................................................................$ 5,040,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue............................................................! 18,115,865 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 621,000 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA............................................................................................................$ 450,000 Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$350,400 Travel.....................................................................................................................$7,400

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 111,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 18,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,598,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,573,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

2. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 2,349,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 617,000

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,300

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 55,700

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,025,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.... ...................................................................$ 45,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,980,000

Total Positions Budgeted

254

3. Property Tax Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 724,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 29,931 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 44,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 77,400 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,573 Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 46,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................$800,000 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation......................................................................................................! 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.................................................................................................................$1,250,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 3,146,000

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation........................................................................$ 171,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................! 800,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,174,404

Total Positions Budgeted

58

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 !171,596 in F.Y.

1977. 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 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund provided for in an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), to be administered by the State Revenue Commissioner

as provided therein.

4. Sales Taxation Budget: Personal Services...................................................................----......................$ 766,165

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Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 75,980

Travel.....................................................................................................................$2,320

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 55,200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 415,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,318,165

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.. ...................................................................$ 415,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$903,165

Total Positions Budgeted

73

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 382,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 9,250

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 1,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 45,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 101,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 539,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.................................................................... .$101,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 438,000

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,314,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 174,150

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Puhlications and Printing.................................................................................$ 237,450

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,500,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,228,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................................$ 1,500,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,728,000

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,560,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 189,537

Travel...................................................................................................................$30,953

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 82,800

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 2,710

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$48,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,930,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .......................................................................$ 25,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,900,500

Total Positions Budgeted

114

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8. Motor Vehicle Registration

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................,.........................................$ 132,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 272,756

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$286,244

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,594,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,312,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..................................................................$ 1,590,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 722,000

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,292,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 21,958

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 245,142

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................$ 4,200

Publications and Printing....................................................,................................$ 1,200

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

ComputerCharges.................................................................................................$ 1,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,566,000

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 3,067,796

Regular Operating Expenses......................................................,.....................$ 164,350

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 196,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 9,400

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................! 10,450

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................$ 6,800

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,457,796

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,457,796

Total Positions Budgeted

245

11. Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases

Budget:

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 283,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 673,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 673,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $390,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 600,000 regular or bicentennial 1976 motor vehicle tags, and for this purpose only.
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

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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..........................................................................................$ 12,207,961

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA............................................................................................................$450,000

Regular Operating Expenses. ........................................................................$ 1,905,312

Travel.................................................................................................................$535,465

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$87,000

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$836,394

Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................$47,233

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 72,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 4,557,000

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation......................................................................................................$ 171,596

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff.................................................................................................................$ 1,250,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases...........................................................................$ 390,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases........................................................................$ 283,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund............................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,020

Section 36. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.......................................................................$ 6,074,099

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,256,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$336,664

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 106,004

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$24,968

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 9,500

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 225,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 14,000

Other Contractual Expense. ......................................................................................^ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,972,136

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,972,136

Total Positions Budgeted

113

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$214,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 10,015

Travel...................................................................................................................$13,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases. ..........................................................................................$ 1,200

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 241,215

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$241,215

Total Positions Budgeted

14

3. Corporations Regulation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 228,428 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,552

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Travel .....................................................................................................................$ 5,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,900

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 1,872

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 288,452

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$288,452

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 210,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 5,753

Travel...................................................................................................................$31,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$300

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 100

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 247,153

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 247,153

Total Positions Budgeted

12

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,121,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 103,629

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,573

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 17,707

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$815,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,074,909

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,074,909

Total Positions Budgeted

91

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 436,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 55,186

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 8,216

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 25,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,310

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 530,212

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 530,212

Total Positions Budgeted

34

7. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 420,000 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 46,577 Travel......................................................................................................................$ 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 62,876

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 536,453

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 536,453

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 67,147

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 19,345

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,492

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 94,492

Total Positions Budgeted

8

9. State Ethics Commission

Personal Services.................................................................................................! 49,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 18,577

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .,.......................,...................................,.........$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................! 6,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 89,077

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 89,077

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................! 4,001,575

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................! 615,298

Travel.................................................................................................................! 195,993

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................! 146,251

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................! 21,982

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................! 234,000

Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 14,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 30,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 815,000

Total Positions Budgeted

325

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Secretary of State, !30,000 of the amount budgeted to the object class Other Contractual Expense in the Corporations Regulation Budget is designated and committed for legal fees for dissolution of defunct corporations.

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board....................................................................................! 90,741
State Building Administrative Board Budget:
Personal Services.................................................................................................! 71,677

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Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

Travel.....................................................................................................................$5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................,..............................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................? 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,741

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 90,741

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$ 71,677

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 4,564

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 3,500

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission.............................................................................................$ 10,120,084

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 591,318

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 153,266

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 304,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,300

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 1,117,884

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 317,884

Total Positions Budgeted

49

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest...........................................................................................? 334,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 334,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 215,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................? 2,005,500

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................? 6,400,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships....................................................................................................? 1,919,700

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................? 10,325,200

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................? 9,575,200

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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4. Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents

Scholarship Program Budget:

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$12,000

Total Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$591,318

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$153,266

Travel...................................................................................................................$20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 304,800

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 4,200

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 25,000

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 15,300

Payment of Interest...........................................................................................$334,000

Direct Guaranteed Loans...............................................................................$ 2,005,500

Tuition Equalization Grants..........................................................................$6,400,000

State Student Incentive

Scholarships....................................................................................................$ 1,919,700

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships....................................................................................$12,000

Total Positions Budgeted

49

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 provid ing loans under the guaranteed student 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 employ ment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Per sonnel Dependents Scholarships $12,000 is designated and committed solely for the pur pose 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 $6,400,000 is designated and committed to provide $400 Tuition Equalization Grants to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attending private colleges as provided in Ga. Laws 1971, p. 906, as amended.
Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Scholar ships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholar ships to first-year, second-year and to third-year undergraduate students as provided by applicable State and federal law, provided, however, that Georgia veteran students other wise 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 post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

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Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee.............................................................................$318,000

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,400

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,610

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 11,873

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 92,230

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 318,000

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 318,000

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 159,400

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 25,610

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 25,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............,.........................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 11,873

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,487

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 92,230

Computer Charges .....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System .......................................................................................................$ 1,980,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 507,326

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 51,870

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 6,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$192,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..........................................................................................$980,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,823,196

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,980,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 507,326 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 51,870 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 10,000

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Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................$ 6,500

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 65,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................$ 192,500

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems ..........................................................................................$ 980,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Employer Contributions, $1,000,000 shall be used to raise the minimum floor payment level to $11.00 effective September 1, 1976.

Section 40. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation......................................................................................$ 251,819,991

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$51,626,068

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 4,152,627

Travel..............................................................................................................$ 1,295,053

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$ 245,100

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 67,750

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 422,000

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 2,481,000

Capital Outlay............................................................................................$ 198,369,352

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund ............................................................................................$ 16,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted................................................................................$274,658,950

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................$ 116,456,305

Total Positions Budgeted

3,600

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................$ 30,907,306

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 21,223,367

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 206,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and'Printing.....................................................................................$6,910

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 907,725

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................$ 16,948,936

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund..............................................................................................$ 1,700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 71,901,204

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 70,951,204

Total Positions Budgeted

3,551

3. Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 27,343,961

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State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................$ 3,780,762
Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$31,124,723 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$31,124,723

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................$ 2,300,000 Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 736,911 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 384,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,420,911 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 3,220,000

5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,317,013

6. Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 5,139,156

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................$ 2,555,236

Travel.................................................................................................................$ 100,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................................$302,000

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 229,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,389,863

Other Contractual Expense ..............................................................................$ 165,000

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,880,755

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$9,880,755

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity 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 immediately preceding year, less the amount of refunds, rebate and collec tion 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 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 appropriated herein.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, Tollways Facilities and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or bal ances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Depart ment of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, includ ing equipment and compensation claims.
For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, includ ing all cost items incident thereto. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto 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.

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Provided, further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for the letting and execution of highway contracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services and constitutionally appropriated to the Department of Trans portation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia High way Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental con tracts now in existence and for appropriations 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 requirements on new General Obligation debt in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 in principal amount to finance a new program for the construc tion or reconstruction of public roads and bridges.
For the appropriation of $16,000,000 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 $180,000,000 in principal amount for advance construction of interstate highway systems. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obli gation Debt Sinking Fund, $500,000 is specifically appropriated for a Maintenance and Betterments Resurfacing program through the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. This appropriation shall be from funds other than the motor fuel tax.
For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Transporta tion.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Director of the Department of Transportation. At the request of the Governor or Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Trans portation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be util ized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction General Obligation Bond Debt Service for Advance Construction of the Interstate System .........................................................................................$ 16,000,000 Geodetic Control................................................................................................$250,000
This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV of the State Constitution.

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7. Assistance to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$ 9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$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, desig nated 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 Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. At the request of the Governor or the Office of Planning and Budget or the Director of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.
Provided, further, that the above sums shall be distributed and disbursed to the various municipalities on a quarterly basis, such payments to be made on the last day of each quarter.

8. Air Transportation Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 307,000

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 297,390

Travel.....................................................................................................................$ 7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................$ 24,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 200

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 1,000

Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................? -0-

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 637,590

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 412,590

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 202,000

Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 11,550

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$10,000

Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................$ 500

Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................! -0-

Other Contractual Expense ................................................................................$ 75,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................$ 175,000

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 296,351

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 785,401

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 710,401

Total Positions Budgeted

15

10. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$430,000 Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 430,000

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................! 88,181,530 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................$ 28,240,170

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Travel..............................................................................................................$ 1,624,513

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................$2,324,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................,.$ 564,210

Equipment Purchases .......................................................................................$ 806,161

Per Diem and Fees ............................................................................................$ 652,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................$ 1,389,863

Other Contractual Expense ...........................................................................$ 3,628,725

Capital Outlay............................................................................................$215,877,288

Mass Transit Grants .........................................................................................$ 296,351

Grants to Municipalities................................................................................$ 9,317,000

Harbor Maintenance Payments........................................................................$430,000

Grants to Counties .........................................................................................$ 9,317,013

Authority Lease Rentals..............................................................................$ 27,343,961

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund................................................................................................$ 21,480,762

Total Positions Budgeted

7,504

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 Transportation service income as is required to maintain and upgrade the qual ity of its equipment.
Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 12- '/2% 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 pay ments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance at Savannah.
Provided, that of the appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $123,651 in State funds is designated and committed for matching Federal and local funds to provide $989,212 in improvements to Clarke County Municipal Airport.

Section 41. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service.......................................................................................................$6,258,217

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,897,847

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,347

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 64,547

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,...................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,400

Per Diem and Fees ........................................................................,.......................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 2,160,277

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,903,651

Total Positions Budgeted

171

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility -

Milledgeville Budget:

Operating Expenses/Payments to

Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 3,877,344

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$3,877,344 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$2,974,894

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,762,872 Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$1,762,872 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,379,672

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$1,897,847

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$ 146,347

Travel...................................................................................................................$64,547

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 5,400

Per Diem and Fees ................................................................................................$ 8,800

Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 150

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Confederate Widows...........................................................................$ 17,186

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital ...................................................................................$ 3,877,344

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia............................................................................$ 1,762,872

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Section 42. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board .........................................................................................................$ 2,040,043

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,489,592

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$238,477

Travel...................................................................................................................$ 28,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 19,941

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 12,054

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 56,594

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,880,458

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................$ 1,880,458

Total Positions Budgeted

99

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 129,893 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................$ 11,340 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 12,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................................$ 3,752 Per Diem and Fees.....................................................................................................$ -0-
Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 600

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Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 159,585

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 159,585

Total Positions Budgeted

10

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services............................................................................................$ 1,619,485

Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................$249,817

Travel...................................................................................................................$40,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 21,941

Equipment Purchases .........................................................................................$ 15,806

Per Diem and Fees ..............................................................................................$ 35,800

Computer Charges...............................................................................................$ 57,194

Other Contractual Expense.......................................................................................$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

109

Section 43. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, $50,757,652 is hereby appropriated to fund a four percent (4%) salary increase, with a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $800, for State employees and certain county employees to be effective July 1, 1976, a seven percent (7%) salary increase for school teachers to be effective September 1, 1976, and an eight and eight-tenths percent (8.8%) salary increase for school bus drivers to be effective September 1,1976.

Section 44. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, there is hereby appropriated $2,523,278 to cover an increase in State contributions for Employees' Health Insurance.

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 wholesale 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 46. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

Section 47. Provided further that no State funds in this appropriation shall be paid to or on behalf of Georgia Indigent Legal Services, either directly or indirectly.

Section 48. 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 Appropriations Act between any department, agency, or insti tution 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, 1976, 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 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.

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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 49. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recom mendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1976 regular 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 whatso ever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond fiscal year 1977, 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 department, bureau, board, commis sion, 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 asto 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 50. 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. 1977 submitted to the Georgia General Assembly during its 1976 regular session.

Section 51. The Director of the Budget shall determine 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 52. 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.

Section 53. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1977 ....................................................................................................$ 1,902,800,000.

Section 54. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 55. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed."

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The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 1350, 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, reported that progress had been made in its consideration of HB 1350 and requested leave to sit again.

Representative Larsen of the 27th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Natural Resources for further study.

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.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, P.M.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

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 1350. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to make and pro vide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1976, and ending June 30, 1977; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities; and for other purposes.

The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 1350, 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 reported HB 1350 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Committee substitute.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Stone of the 138th moves to amend Committee Substitute to HB
1350 by: Changing the teacher pupil ratio to one to thirty-five for grades nine through twelve in the Department of Education and by reducing the Object Classes - Per sonal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Publications and Printing, and Computer Charges, in all Departments to the level necessary to reduce the total State funds budgeted for FY 1977 to $1,800,000,000.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.

N Carnes, C. NCarr, T.C. N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Colling, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.

N Davis, W. N Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.

N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.

N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.

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N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.

N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.

N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E.

N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. NToles.E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.

N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 1, nays 162.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend
Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the Self Insurance Administration Activity in Section 10 relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $233,000. And by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Object Classes Workmen's Compensation.

..$233,000

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H.
NConnell, J.
N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H.

N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Heaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.

N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 13, nays 148.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Rush of the 121st moves to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the State Development Activity in Section 13 relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $147,034.
And by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Object Classes
Personal Services................................................................................................$124,344 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................9,000 Travel........................................................................................................................7,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................5,000 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................6,700 Per Diem and Fees ...................................................................................................7,500

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen. W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Heaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 46, nays 114.

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Mann of the 13th and Phillips of the 120th move to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the Executive Office Activity in Section 13 relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $113,918.
And by decreasing object classes as listed below:
Object Classes Personal Services................................................................................................$107,918 Equipment Purchases ..............................................................................................6,000

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.
N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. NCole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
NColwell.C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. NGignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
N Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill)
N Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. NMullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 138.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives White of the 132nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: Delete from page 22, line 28, "promotional parade floats" $28,000.00.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
N Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 44, nays 121.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking "6,184,256" from line 25, page 40, and by inserting in lieu thereof the figure, "4,448,256"; and By making a corresponding reduction in the amount of the Budget unit total on line 29, page 33.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E: N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. ' Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.

N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards. W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.

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N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.

N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.

N Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McColIum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G.

Y Petro, G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.

N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. NWare.J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 65, nays 100.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute
to HB 1350 as follows: By striking "2,603,110" from line 23, page 127, and by inserting in lieu thereof
the figure "1,873,110"; By making a corresponding reduction in the amount of the Budget unit total on
line 8, page 127; and By striking lines 5 through 18, page 129.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob
N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted

N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee,W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McColIum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.

1428

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill
Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.

N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 74, nays 87.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking lines 2, 3 and 4, page 129.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott. E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, H.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.H. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. NNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 104.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1976

1429

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking "1,700,000" from line 14, page 151, and by inserting in lieu thereof the figure "1,200,000"; and By making a corresponding reduction in the amount of the Budget unit total on line 11, page 150.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D., Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, H.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, H.M.
N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 131. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st and Peters of the 2nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: Under non-APEG grants, cooperative educational services agencies $1,692,000.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.

N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.

N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.

N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

1430

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell.C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.

N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A, N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud.

N Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick NLane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee.W.J.lBill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.

N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
NRandall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S.
Sigman, B.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
NToles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 19, nays 148.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the Governor's Office Activity in Section 23-A relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $250,000.
And by decreasing object classes as listed below:
Object Classes Governor's Emergency Fund .............................................................................$250,000

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe NBaugh.W.E.
N Beck, J.M. NBeckham.B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.

Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. YCarnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. NEgan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.

N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.G.
N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.

Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.

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N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.

N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.

Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
N Tucker, R.M.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 22, nays 144.

N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the Southwestern State Hospital Activity in Section 25C relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $84,000. And by decreasing object classes as listed below:
Object Classes Personal Services..................................................................................................$84,000
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D.

N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G

Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, H. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick

N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.

N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.

N Walker, L. NWall.V.
N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. N Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.

Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 10, nays 155.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the Law Department Activity in Section 27 relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $43,000.
And by decreasing object classes as listed below:
Object Classes Personal Services..................................................................................................$30,000 Travel......................................................................................................................13,000

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben NBuck.T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. NCarr, T.C. N Carrel], B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell.C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob NHowell.M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.H. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 14, nays 154. The amendment was lost.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1976

1433

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Hill of the 127th move to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Removing from the State funds budgeted for the Department of Natural Resources in Section 29 relating to Fiscal Year 1976-77 the Figure $390,000. Cut $390,000 from continuation.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E, N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C.
N Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
N Dean D C
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. NHam.B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill. B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W.
NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
N Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B.
N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.H. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 12, nays 152.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Wall of the 61st, Sigman of the 74th and Foster of the 152nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By adding at the end of Section 26, Budget Unit B (1), on page 92, the following language: "Provided that of the above appropriation, no State funds whatsoever shall be used to pay the Atlanta Urban League for services rendered." Also, delete on line 6, the amount of $455,278 and insert in lieu thereof the amount of $380,278.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J.
N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
N Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr.
N Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. NHill.B.L. YHill.G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.

N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, H.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J.
N Whitmire, D.
N Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 59, nays 101.

The amendment was lost.

Representative Sheats of the 28th requested that the following statement appear in the Journal:
Please change my vote on the Urban League Bill which will give the League $75,000.00 to "nay".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking Section 47 (lines 22 through 24, page 162) and by renumbering subse quent sections accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.

N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. NCarr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.

Chance, G. NChilders.E.M. NChilds.P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. NDavis.W.

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N Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob
N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.G.
N Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy

N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCoIlum, H. N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill
N Owens, H.D.
N Oxford, Oliver

N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.

Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 131.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By adding at the end of Section 22, "The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission is authorized and directed to spend up to $40,000 to prepare plans for a Regional Youth Development Center in Gwinnett County from the revolving fund for construction planning."

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.

N Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

N Evans, B. Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, H.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.

Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCoIlum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C.

N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.

N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 70, nays 91. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Williams of the 54th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By substituting $36.00 for the $32.00 on line 16, page 79.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C.
N Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.
N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Garamage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N.Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McColIum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 130.

The amendment was lost. The following amendment was read:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1976

1437

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Brown of the 34th, Dean of the 29th and Holmes of the 39th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows:
By substituting $34.00 for the $32.00 on line 16, page 79.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. NBray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Chiiders, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
YDean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. YWall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 126. The amendment was lost. The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Brown of the 34th and Lucas of the 102nd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking Section 47 in its entirety and renumbering subsequent sections accord ingly.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Dean of the 29th, Brown of the 34th and Lucas of the 129th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking lines 13 through 17 in their entirety at page 79.

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

1438

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.

NColwell.C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
EHiott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, E. NKeyton.J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.IBilll N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
YRandall.W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B.

N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall.V.
N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 57, nays 109.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Larsen of the 119th and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By striking the last five words from line 6, page 162, and by striking line 7, page 162, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "implement and cause to become effective that Act authorizing a health insurance plan for public school teachers (Ga. Laws 1975, pp. 37 et seq.) such to become effec tive at such time during Fiscal Year 1977 when the amount hereby appropriated will be sufficient to provide necessary State funding for the remainder of the Fiscal Year."

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed

Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.

N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.

Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1976

1439

Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob
N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G.

Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee, WJ.IBill)

N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, -L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Y Parharo, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.

N Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 116, nays 50.
The amendment was adopted.
Representative Parrish of the 97th requested the following statement appear in the Journal:
"I intended to vote "aye" on the Larsen amendment in reference to the insurance program for teachers"
The following amendment was read:
Representative Glanton of the 66th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1350 as follows: By adding the following language after line 8, page 148: "Provided, however, that of the above appropriations in Section 34 of the Regents, University System of Georgia, the formula for funding of the Regents shall be reduced in an amount necessary to provide 2 Vi% merit increase for FY 1977 for academic and non-academic personnel."

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr T C
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T.

N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.

N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.

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N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee, W.J.(Billl N Leggett, L.

N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, H. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T.
NToles, E.B.

N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.H. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 47, nays 112.
The amendment was lost.
Representative Parrish of the 97th requested the following statement appear in the Journal:
"I intended to vote "aye" in reference to putting the University of Georgia personnel on merit."
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Harris of the 8th moves to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by: Striking lines 11 through 33 on page 99 and lines 1 through 3 on page 100.
The following amendment was read:

Representative Hill of the 41st moves to amend the Committee Substitute to HB 1350 by inserting the following language on page 157, line 3, after the words "total position budgeted 17;": "It shall be the duty of the Air Transportation Administrator to make up a file on each aircraft operated under the supervision of the Air Transportation Adminis trator. The following information shall be kept in the file, said file to be located where the aircraft is based: 1. Record of each flight showing passengers and pilot or pilots. 2. List of maintenance discrepancies and corrective action taken plus man hours required to clear up discrepancies. 3. Copy of invoice for all parts used on said aircraft. 4. Copy of invoice of bids on parts and labor. 5. The above records shall be maintained on a current basis."

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe

Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P.

N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.

Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. NCarr.T.C. N Carrell, B.

Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

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Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. NColwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daughterly, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom

N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill.B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.

N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee,W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
N Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.

Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. NRandall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.

N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis
N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 106.

The amendment was lost.
An amendment offered by Representatives Hill of the 127th, Brown of the 34th and Holmes of the 39th was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
An amendment offered by Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st and Peters of the 2nd was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
An amendment offered by Representative Phillips of the 120th was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
An amendment offered by Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Hill of the 127th was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.
An amendment offered by Representative Richardson of the 52nd was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

Representative Cole of the 6th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Larsen-Karrh amendment.

The amendment was again read.

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

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe

YBaugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.

N Bray, C.A.
N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. NCalhoun, A.C.
Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.

N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H.

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N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover. M.

Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R.

Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Billl Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
YMcKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.

N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Handall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Stone, R.
N Sweat, Ottis
N Taggart, T.
N Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L.
N Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 90, nays 72.
The motion prevailed and the Larsen-Karrh amendment was reconsidered.
On the re-adoption of the Larsen-Karrh amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. YHam.B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. YRandall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the re-adoption of the Larsen-Karrh amendment, the ayes were 93, nays 67.

The Larsen-Karrh amendment was again adopted.

Representative Parrish of the 97th stated that he intended to vote "aye" on the adop tion of the Larsen-Karrh amendment.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Cornell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
YHill.G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, E. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 26.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted, by substitute, the following Resolution of the House:

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HR 464-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provi sions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

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 Manage ment 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.

The following Senate amendments were read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 659 as follows: By adding between lines 14 and 15 of page 4 a new paragraph (17), to read as follows: "(17) All real properties under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Building Authority.". By striking from line 31 of page 4 the following: "the Georgia Building Authority or from".

The Senate moves to amend HB 659 as follows: By striking from line 34 on page 3, and line 1 thru 4 of page 4, section 2(b)(13) in its entirety; and inserting a new section 2(b)(13) on line 34 of page 3 to read as follows:
(13) Space in buildings located on and used in direct support of vocational-technical education schools, schools for the deaf, blind, or other handicapped, the Educational Television Network, public, audiovisual media, and other libraries including those for the physically handicapped, the State Agency for Surplus Property, and other space under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education.

Representative Jones of the 126th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments to HB 659.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendments to HB 659 were disagreed 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 Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 318. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION to create the Government Overview Committee; to provide for membership, duties, authority and power of said Committee; to provide for personnel; to provide for the issuance of sub poenas; to authorize Committee members to administer oaths; to provide for contempt proceedings; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 750. By Representative White of the 132nd:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. A. C. Searles; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. A. C. Searles has provided 30 years of dedicated service as a teacher in Dougherty County; and
WHEREAS, he attended public schools in Dougherty County, graduated from Georgia Normal and received a M.Ed, degree at Tennessee State University; and
WHEREAS, he has provided many years of dedicated leadership to the educational system, having served as President of the Dougherty County Teachers League; Director, 2nd District GAE; member of Executive Committee of GAE; and member of the State Governance Committee; and
WHEREAS, he was the first man to become Dougherty County's "Teacher of the Year", and the only man to ever be elected President of the Georgia Association of Class room Teachers; and
WHEREAS, he is very active in the social, religious and civic affairs of his com munity; and
WHEREAS, he has provided an inspiration to his community and State through his many contributions to education and through the outstanding success which his students have obtained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby express its sincerest appreciation to Mr. A. C. Searles for his inspired and effective efforts for the public schools and educators of this State.
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 Mr. A. C. Searles.
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:

SB 480. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legis lative oversight of rules and regulations of executive agencies of the State government; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for review of proposed rules and regulations of executive agencies by commit tees of the House and Senate; and for other purposes.

Leave of absence was granted to Representative Hanner of the 130th beginning this day because of his hospitalization due to illness.

Leaves of absence were granted to Representatives Walker of the 115th, Elliott of the 49th, Chance of the 129th and Kilgore of the 65th this day because of illness.

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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 17,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Carnes, C. Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Davis, W.
Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F. Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, H.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Randall Williamson, Pastor of the Embry Hills United Methodist Church, Atlanta, 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1906. By: Representative White of the 132nd: A BILL to require mobile homes to be tied down; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards to be prepared, issued and displayed; to provide for display of Act; to provide for what is subject to Act and standards and when so subject; to provide for licensing, certification, and fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.
HB 1907. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-13 known as the "Georgia Radiation Control Act" so as to amend the policy declared; to provide for a definition; to provide certain requirements relative to the administration of a radiation control program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
HB 1908. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court for Jefferson County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Jefferson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1909. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Roberta, Ga., in the County of Crawford; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1910. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act increas ing the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Stewart 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 Legis lation.
HB 1911. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Stewart County so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1912. By: Representatives Johnson, Harris and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority Act" so as to change the membership of the Authority; to expand the definition of "projects" to include sewerage projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1913. By: Representatives Johnson, Harris, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Commis sioner and Judge of the Probate Court of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of fees so as to increase the salaries of employees of such officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1914. By: Representative Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jackson so as to eliminate the requirement that the mayor examine and audit all accounts of the city and approve all bills and vouchers; to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1915. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act providing compensation for the Treasurer of Lincoln County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1916. 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 for a supplemental expense or housing allowance to be paid to the sheriff at the discretion of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1917. By: Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Owens of the 77th, and Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary for the District Attorney of the Toombs Judicial Circuit so as to create the office of Assistant District Attorney of the Toombs Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1918. By: Representatives Harrison, Nix, and Edwards of the 20th, Kreeger of the 21st, Wilson and Cooper of the 19th, and Beckham of the 89th: A BILL to provide for the payment for ambulance services for indigents; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection therewith; to provide for the pay ment for ambulance services rendered to law enforcement agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1919. By: Representatives Edwards and Nix of the 20th, and Howard of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the authority of municipalities and coun ties to levy and collect license, occupational or professional taxes upon practi tioners of certain professions so as to include real estate brokers within certain provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HR 744-1919. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Irwin County to Irwin County; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned sur plus personal property to Irwin County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 745-1919. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of a possibility of reverter in the State of Georgia in certain real property located in Irwin County to the State Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 746-1919. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A RESO LUTION authorizing the Governor to lease certain State-owned property locat ed in Bulloch County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 747-1919. By: Representatives Carnes and Horton of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to create within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial Tax District; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 748-1919. By: Representatives Petro of the 46th, McKinney of the 35th, Clark of the 55th, Horton of the 43rd, White of the 132nd, Hill of the 127th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Scott of the 37th, and Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 1920. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 21st, Cole of the 6th, Collins of the 144th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, Ware of the 68th, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to authorize the Georgia Building Authority, its security personnel and certain law enforcement officers to exercise certain powers and authority upon the properties and buildings of the Authority; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1921. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert, and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, and Noble of the 48th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 32-1107, relating to the expense of elections to determine whether there shall be local taxation for the support of common or public schools; to repeal Code Section 32-1109, relating to elections on the question of local taxation for school purposes within municipalities maintaining a system of public schools by local taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 1922. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Maysville so as to authorize the mayor and council to make certain contracts without having to obtain voter approval; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1923. By: Representatives King of the 96th, Richardson of the 52nd, Adams of the 14th, Hawkins of the 50th, Berry of the 94th, and Russell of the 53rd: A BILL to amend the Act known as the "Housing Authorities Law" so as to prohibit persons from making false representations to obtain lower rent in housing accommodations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1924. By: Representatives King of the 96th, Richardson of the 52nd, Adams of the 14th, Hawkins of the 50th, and Russell of the 53rd: A BILL to require every person or firm who regularly buys articles of gold or silver and who changes such articles into gold or silver bullion to keep a record of purchases; to require certain information in such records; to authorize law enforcement officers to inspect such records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1925. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to provide for the reimbursement of expenses of the members of the governing authority of each county in this State having a population of not less than 35,000 nor more than 44,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1926. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Habersham County by the Board of Education of Habersham County; to provide for the time of the initial appoint ment; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1927. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to avoid or attempt to avoid the pay ment for telecommunication services, approved April 25, 1975, so as to clarify the language relating to the avoidance or the attempt to avoid payment for telecommunication services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1928. By: Rerepresentatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Howard and Wilson of the 19th, and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dallas so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HR 749-1928. By: Representatives Davis, Tolbert, and Floyd of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Burton of the 47th, and Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution so as to require the governing authority of DeKalb County to adopt a budget; to limit the amount of such budget; to provide for a working reserve; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1929. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Troup County so as to change the jurisdiction of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1930. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County) so as to change the qualifications of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1931. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Protestant Episcopal Society of Augusta and County of Richmond, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1932. By: Representatives Blackshear of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create and organize commissioners of Chatham County, who shall be ex officio judges, to define their jurisdiction and duties, and for other purposes.", so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the commissioners of Chatham County and ex officio judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1933. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Lithonia so as to change the amount of fines which may be imposed by the recorder's court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 751-1933. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the Governor for and on behalf of the State of Georgia to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corporation, domesticated in Georgia, its successors and assigns, easements for the construction, in, on, over, across or under certain State-owned or claimed property situate in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Ga.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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

HB 1882 HB 1883 HB 1884
HR ISSfi HB 1887 HB 1888 HB 1889 HB 1890 HB 1891 HHBB 11889923 HB 1894 HB 1895 HB 1896 HB 1897

HB 1898 HB 1899 HB 1900
HB 1901 HR 742-1901 HB 1902 HB 1903 HB 1904 HR 743-1905 SOBR A4K6 SB 489 SB 497 SB 512 SB 513

Mr. 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 follow ing Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1880 Do Pass. HB 1848 Do Pass. HB 1877 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman

Mr. Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Rela tions, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industrial Relations 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:

HR 710-1842 Do Pass.

HB 1717

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

Mr. Smith of the 78th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, sub mitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills

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of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1279 Do Not Pass. HB 1429 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1628 Do Pass. HB 1728 Do Pass. HB 1731 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1775 Do Pass. HB 1789 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 78th Chairman

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 following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1830 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Mr. 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 275 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1302 Do Pass. HB 1284 Do Pass. SB 449 Do Pass. SB 487 Do Pass. SB 500 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1514 Do Pass, as Amended. SR 319 Do Pass. SB 588 Do Pass. HB 1561 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 304 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions & Property 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:

HB 1920

Do Pass.

HR 666-1762 Do Pass.

HR 672-1784 Do Pass.

HR 673-1784 Do Pass.

HR 746-1919 Do Pass.

HR 751-1933 Do Pass.

HR 742-1901 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Mr. 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 - Local Legislation 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 1345 HB 1575 HB 1576 HB 1745 HB 1746 HB 1751 HB 1757 HB 1758 HB 1759 HB 1761 HB 1766 HB 1767 HB 1777 HB 1778 HB 1780 HB 1781

Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

HB 1782

Do Pass.

HB 1785

Do Pass.

HB 1792

Do Pass.

HB 1793

Do Pass.

HB 1804

Do Pass.

HB 1806

Do Pass.

HB 1807

Do Pass.

HB 1808

Do Pass.

HB 1809

Do Pass.

HB 1811

Do Pass.

HB 1817

Do Pass.

HB 1818

Do Pass.

HR 586-1577 Do Pass.

HR 626-1720 Do Pass.

HR 707-1819 Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Tuesday, February 17, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Tuesday, February 17,1976, and submits the following:

HB 293 HB 414 HB 541 HB 681 HB 1042 HB 1265 HB 1266 HB 1273 HB 1333 HB 1369 HB 1371 HB 1378 HB 1385 HB 1445 HB 1447 HB 1466 HB 1533 HB 1540 HB 1548 HB 1566 HB 1580 HB 1627 HB 1671 HB 1672 HB 1748 HB 1763 HB 1783 HB 1822

Peace Officer Ann. & Ben. Fund, Disability Alcoholic Beverages, Quantity Possessed Government Officials, Disclosure of Fees Registration Cards, Relative of Landlords & Tenants, Rights of Tenants Jury Duty, Persons Exempted Board of Occupational Therapy, Provide Alcoholism & Intoxication Comp. Treatment City/Cty., Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Teachers, Maternity Leaves of Absence Garnishment, Writ After Judgment & Bond Dept. of Revenue, Retirement & Benefits Prop. Tax, Penalty For Unreturned Taxes Medical Practitioners, Malpractice Judgment Emp. Ret. Sys., Accumulated Days Forfeited Community Affairs Bureau, Plann. & Bud. Off. Chiropractors, Practice, Certain Students Farmers Markets, Use of Facilities Used Motor Veh., Sale by Non-residents Interstate Compact on Juveniles, State Join MARTA, Semi-Annual Reporting Driver's Licenses, Revoked, Reasons Insurance, Fees, Taxes & Funds Insurance, Information Confidential Registration of Geologists Act, 1975; Amend Scholarships; Children of Peace Off., etc. Higher Ed. Assistance Corp; Loans Ballots; number printed equal electors

HR 489-1322 City/Cty. Est. Airport; Referendums HR 490-1322 City/Cty. Acquire Airport Prop.; referendum HR 565-1544 Hartsfield Int. Airport Advisory Committee HR 597-1640 Convey Property; Meriwether County HR 665-1762 Convey Property, Catoosa County

SB 425 SB 547 SR 248

Sheriffs' Retirement, Increase Benefits Ind. Loan Act; Credit Ins. Rates, Min. Standards Gov. & Lt. Gov.; Elected Jointly(Reconsidered)

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted,
Isl Lee of the 72nd 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 1575. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1714, pertaining to the location of the office of the Judge of the Probate Court and all things belonging thereto, so as to provide that in certain counties the Judge of the Probate Court may maintain more than one office location and all things belonging thereto; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted.

Committee amendment to HB 1575: page 2 line 11, delete the period and quotation marks and add the following: provided, however, that nothing herein shall authorize the maintenance of any permanent records at any location other than the courthouse located at county site."

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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1345. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved Aug. 13, 1924, as amended, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the U.S. census of 1920, or any subsequent census, furnishing aid, relief and pensions to members of paid fire departments now in active 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 ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1576. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 53-201, pertaining to the place, time and other matters relating to the issuance of marriage licenses, so as to provide that in certain counties marriage licenses may be granted by the Judge of the Probate Court at locations within the county other than the county courthouse at the county site; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1745. By: Representatives Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in lieu thereof the office of tax commissioner of Floyd County

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so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1746. By: Representatives Adams of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a chief deputy of the Clerk of the Supe rior Court of Floyd County; to provide for a chief deputy of the Sheriff of Floyd County; to provide duties and compensation of said chief deputies; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1751. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating all of the laws chartering the City of Summerville, in the County of Chattooga, and granting a new charter to 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1757. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Warner Robins so as to change the provisions relative to vacancies; to change the provisions relative to contracts and purchases by 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1758. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to create the Fort Valley Redevelopment Authority; to define certain terms; to provide for the composi tion of the Authority, its powers, duties and compensation of members; to pro vide 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1759. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court, Ordinary, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Barrow County upon an annual salary so as to provide for the determination of the number of and compensation of the employees of the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1761. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth so as to change the provisions relative to dates of elections; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1766. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Toombs County so as to provide that members of the board of county commissioners must reside in their respective commissioner districts but shall be voted upon by the voters 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1767. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Toombs County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman and 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1777. By: Representatives Thomason, Harris and Johnson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the method of compensating the Sheriff of Pickens County known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to authorize the appointment of an additional deputy sheriff under certain conditions and to provide for 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1778. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act amending, consolidating, creating, revising and super seding the several Acts incorporating the City of Blackshear in the County of Pierce and State of Georgia, so as to change the jurisdiction of the recorder's court in 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1780. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Clark of the 55th, Jordan of the 58th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter and municipal government for the Town of Decatur, now City of Decatur, in the County of DeKalb, State of Georgia, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, so as to change, enlarge, and extend the corporate limits of the City of Decatur, 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1781. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Childs of the 51st, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved Mar. 16, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 2188), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to pro vide 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1782. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, Williams of the 54th, Vaughn of the 57th, Clark of the 55th, Davis, Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, and others: A BILL to require representatives of the governing authority of any county in this State which contains the smaller portion of the population of a city with a total population of 400,000 or more according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such census, to meet annually with representatives of the governing authority of any such 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1785. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Decatur County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for such officer; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1792. 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 require competitive bids for certain purchases; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1793. By: Representative Sigman of the 74th: A BILL to provide for the filling of vacancies which shall occur in the offices of mayor and councilman of the City of Porterdale; to provide that the mayor pro tempore shall act as the mayor in the absence, disability or inability of the mayor to serve; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1804. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Mann and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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HB 1806. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Oconee County on a salary basis of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to automobiles; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1807. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of Supe rior Court of Oconee 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1808. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Oconee County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Oconee 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1809. By: Representatives Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Oconee 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1811. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to abol ish the office of Treasurer of Coweta County; to provide that the Board of Commissioners of Coweta 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.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1817. By: Representatives Clark, Milford, and Mann of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Oconee County so as to change the provisions relating to 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1818. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Toccoa so as to clarify a provision relative to the date of an 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 586-1577. By Representative Carnes of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize and empower the governing authority of Fulton County, Georgia, to enact ordinances and traffic regulations for the policing and governing of the unincorporated areas of said County and the enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said Board and provided penalties for violation of such ordinances; to provide for the submis sion of this amendment for ratification or rejection at the next General Election; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia that Article VI, Section I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, by, and the same is hereby amended to add the following new paragraph, which shall read as follows:
"The General Assembly of the State of Georgia is hereby authorized: 1. The governing authority of Fulton County is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt ordinances and regulations, including traffic regulations, for the governing and policing of the unincorporated areas of said county for the purpose 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 this State and of the United States; and for the implementation and enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority; and to provide penalties for violations of such ordi nances, setting the nature and amount of such penalties or punishments; and to designate the Court or Courts which shall have jurisdiction in Fulton County over such offenses."

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:

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"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize and empower the governing authority of Fulton County to adopt ordinances or regulations,
( ) NO including traffic regulations for the governing and policing of the unin corporated areas of said County; and for the enactment of punishment or penalties for the violation of such ordinances, and designation of a Court which shall have jurisdiction over such ordinances and regula tions?"
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 Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams. G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes.C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent. R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. YLarsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J. (Bill! Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
NNessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall.W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 125, nays 5.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 626-1720. By Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th and Davis of the 56th:

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A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and proce dure; 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 VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof, the following:
"Paragraph A. Declaration of Need. Whereas, if the citizens and inhabitants of DeKalb County and environs are to receive adequate and economic solid waste disposal service, provision must be made for acquir ing, constructing, improving, equipping, altering, repairing, operating and maintaining solid waste disposal facilities; Now, therefore, it is hereby declared that there exists in DeKalb County and environs a need for an Authority to function for the purpose aforesaid. Paragraph B. Creation of the Authority. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be known as the 'DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal Authority', which shall be deemed to be an instrumental ity of the State of Georgia and a public corporation, and by that name, style and title said body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. Paragraph C. Purpose. The purpose of the Authority shall be to acquire, construct, improve, equip, alter, repair, operate and maintain or cause to be acquired, constructed, improved, equipped, altered, repaired, operated and maintained solid waste disposal facilities, and to take all other necessary or desirable action, in order to provide or make available adequate and economic facilities for solid waste disposal and related services for DeKalb County. Paragraph D. Members. The Authority shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Board of Com missioners of DeKalb County; two members of the Authority shall be members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County elected from commissioner districts and one member of the Authority shall be a member of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County elected by the voters of the entire county, said members so appointed shall be appointed for initial terms of two (2) years and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years, provided, however, that said members shall cease to be members of the Authority if they are no longer members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County; and four members of the Authority shall be residents of DeKalb County who are not officers or employees of DeKalb County and shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. The members shall be eligible for reappointment. Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term by the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. The Author ity is hereby empowered to elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary from its members. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their ser vices on the Authority but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. Paragraph E. Definitions. As used in this amendment, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) 'Authority' shall mean the DeKalb County Solid Waste Disposal Authority hereby created and any successor or successors thereto. (2) 'Projects' and 'solid waste disposal facility' shall mean systems, plants, works, instrumentalities, equipment and properties used or useful in connection with the collection, processing, treatment, incineration, transporting, reuse or disposal of solid waste and all property, real and personal, of every kind and nature material or perti nent thereto or necessary therefor which may be used or useful in the collection, proc essing, treatment, incineration, transporting, reuse and disposal of solid waste and may

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include a divided or undivided interest in any solid waste disposal facility in which the Authority shall participate as an owner in common with others.
(3) 'Cost of project' shall mean all costs of construction; all costs of real and personal property required for the purposes of such project and facilities related thereto, includ ing land and any rights or undivided interest therein, easements, franchises, fees, per mits, approvals, licenses and certificates and the securing of such permits, approvals, licenses and certificates, all machinery and equipment, including motor vehicles which shall be used for the collection and transportation of solid waste; 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 incident 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. The costs of any project may also include funds for the creation of a debt service reserve, a renewal and re placement 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 resolu tion 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 hereunder for such project.
(4) 'Bonds' or 'revenue bonds' shall mean any bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this amendment, including refunding bonds.
(5) 'Solid waste' shall mean garbage, refuse, rubbish, trash and other discarded solid materials, including, without being limited to, waste materials resulting from indus trial, commercial, mining, governmental and agricultural operations, and from com munity activities, but does not include solids or dissolved materials in domestic sewer age or other significant pollutants in water resources, such as silt, dissolved or sus pended solids in industrial waste water effluents, dissolved materials in irrigation return flows or other common water pollutants; the word 'garbage' shall include all putrescible wastes, including animal and vegetable matter, animal offal and carcasses and recognizable industrial by-products but excluding sewerage and human wastes; and, the word 'refuse' shall include all nonputrescible wastes.
Paragraph F. Conduct of Meetings. Any three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Authority; however, any action with respect to any project of the Authority must be approved by not less than three (3) affirmative votes. Paragraph G. Powers. The Authority shall have all powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effec tuate the purpose and provisions of this amendment, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power:
(1) Litigation. To sue and to be sued in contract and in tort and to complain and defend in all courts of law and equity;
(2) Seal. To adopt and alter a corporate seal; (3) 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 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 Authority shall not have the power of eminent domain under the provisions
of any law of the State of Georgia applicable to the condemnation of property for public use. 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 ownership of such property or any

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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;
(4) Officers and Agents. To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attor neys, and fix their compensation;
(5) Waste Disposal. To acquire, by purchase or otherwise, in whole or in part, as aforesaid, and to place into operation and to operate or cause to be placed into operation and operated, either as owner of all or of any part in common with others, waste dis posal lands, works, facilities and projects; and to provide adequate, dependable and economic solid waste disposal services for the citizens and inhabitants of DeKalb County. The Authority shall, also, have the power to collect, process, treat, incincerate, transport, reuse and dispose of solid waste; to buy, sell, lease, or otherwise acquire solid waste disposal apparatus of all kinds and machinery and devices for the collection, proc essing, treatment, incineration, reuse, transporting and disposal of solid waste; to pur chase or construct part of the capacity of solid waste disposal projects sponsored and owned by or in common with others; to execute long or short-term purchase or sale contracts; to acquire or purchase solid waste from any person; to erect, buy, lease, or otherwise acquire, operate and maintain solid waste disposal projects; and to buy, lease or otherwise acquire, maintain and operate or cause to be maintained and operated motor vehicles for the collection and transportation of solid waste, all in the exercise of the powers of the Authority and to effectuate the purposes of this amendment;
(6) Contracts. To make contracts, leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects and leases of projects or contracts with respect to the use of projects which it causes to be acquired or con structed, and all private persons, firms and corporations and the State of Georgia and all political subdivisions, departments, instrumentalities or agencies of the State are hereby authorized to enter into contracts, leases or agreements with the Authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and without limiting the generality of the above, authority is specifically granted to municipal corporations and counties and to the Authority to enter into contracts, lease agreements or other under takings relative to the furnishing of solid waste disposal service and facilities or either of them by the Authority to such municipal corporations and counties and by such municipal corporations and counties to the Authority for a term not exceeding 50 years. As to any political subdivision, municipal corporation, department, institution or agency of this State which shall enter into an agreement under the authority granted herein the obligation to perform and fulfill such agreement shall constitute a general obli gation of such entity for which its full faith and credit shall be and hereby is pledged;
(7) Agreement Relating to Construction, Operation and Maintenance. 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. In any such exercise of such powers, rights, and privileges jointly or in common with others with respect to the con struction, operation and maintenance of solid waste disposal facilities, the Authority may own an undivided interest in such facilities with any other party or parties. The Authority may enter into an agreement or agreements with respect to any such solid waste disposal 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 amendment as the parties thereto shall deem to be in their best inter ests. Any such agreement may include, but need not be limited to, provisions for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such solid waste disposal facility by any one or more party 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 deter mined 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, oper ation, 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 facility, such agent shall be gov-

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erned 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 parti cipating parties; provided, however, the agent shall act for the benefit of the public. 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 of the Authority;
(8) 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, 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;
(9) Investment. To invest any accumulation of its funds in any fund or reserve in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or its political subdivisions may be invested;
(10) General. To do any and all things necessary or proper for the accomplishment of the objectives of this amendment and to exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Con stitution and laws of this State, including employment of professional and administra tive staff and personnel and retaining of legal, engineering, and other professional ser vices, 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 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;
(11) Indebtedness. To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue notes; 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 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; and
(12) Administration. To adopt, alter and repeal such bylaws, rules and regulations governing the manner in which its business may be transacted and in which the power granted to it may be enjoyed, as the Authority may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business.
Paragraph H. Revenue Bonds. In addition to the purposes for which revenue bonds are now permitted by this Con stitution to be issued, the Authority, in order to finance any project or to refund any revenue bonds then outstanding, is hereby authorized to issue revenue bonds bearing interest at the rate or rates and maturing in the years and amounts determined by the Authority, and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as hereto fore or hereafter amended, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property real or personal of the Author ity may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encum bered as security for any revenue bonds of the Authority. Paragraph I. Dissolution of Authority.

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Should the Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to DeKalb County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encum brances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.
Paragraph J. Taxation. The Authority is created for nonprofit and public purposes, and it is hereby found, determined and declared that the creation of the Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State of Georgia, that the Authority is an institution of purely public charity and will be per forming an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this amendment, and for such reasons, the State of Georgia covenants with the holders from time to time of the revenue bonds issued hereunder that the Authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments imposed by the State of Georgia or any of its counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions or taxing districts upon any property acquired by the Authority or under its jurisdiction, control, posses sion or supervision or leased by it to others, or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of any such property or on any income derived by the Authority whether in the form of fees, rentals, charges, purchase price, installments or otherwise, and that the revenue bonds of the Authority, their transfer and the income therefore shall at all times be exempt from taxation within the State of Georgia. The tax exemption herein provided shall not include any exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by the Authority or for use by the Authority. Paragraph K. Rates and Charges. The Authority shall not operate or construct a project for profit except insofar as any such profit will inure to the benefit of the citizens and inhabitants of DeKalb County. 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 revenue bonds and other 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 any such revenue bonds or other obligations and for the improvement, replacement or expansion of the facilities or services of the Authority. Paragraph L. Immunity from Liability. (1) Authority Members. Neither the members of the Authority nor any person execut ing bonds or notes on behalf of the Authority shall be personally liable thereon by reason of the issuance thereof. (2) Credit Not Pledged. No revenue bonds or other obligations issued under provi sions of this amendment shall constitute a debt of the State of Georgia or of DeKalb County. Paragraph M. Construction. This amendment, being for the welfare of DeKalb County and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. Paragraph N. Implementation. This amendment is self-enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective; provided, however, the General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority."

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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create the Dekalb County Solid Waste Disposal Authority for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, equipping, altering, repairing, operating and maintain-

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ing solid waste disposal facilities with the power to borrow money and issue revenue bonds to finance the cost of accomplishing the foregoing?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNeos"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

YConnell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee,W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watoon, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 125, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 707-1819. By Representatives Harden of the 154th and Leggett of the 153rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Glynn County to authorize the sale of distilled spirits and alcoholic beverages in Glynn County by the drink for consumption on the premises during certain hours; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article XV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new Section at the end of said Article to read as follows:
"The governing authority of Glynn County is hereby authorized to authorize the sale of distilled spirits and alcoholic beverages in Glynn County by the drink for consump tion on the premises at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays and two hours immedi ately following such time and at such other time as authorized 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 authorize the governing authority of Glynn County to authorize the sale of distilled spirits and
( ) NO alcoholic beverages in Glynn County by the drink for consumption on the premises at any time from 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays and two hours immediately following such time and at such other time as authorized by law?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. YCole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, H.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)

Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.

Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Y Ware, J.C.

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Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim

Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.

Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.

Y Wood, J.T Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 125, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Adams of the 79th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HR 707-1819, but had he been present would have voted "nay".

Representatives Crawford of the 5th, Carter of the 146th, Phillips of the 120th, Rush of the 121st, Knight of the 67th and Carr of the 105th stated that they had voted under misapprehension and wished to have their votes recorded in opposition to HR 707-1819.

Representative Walker of the 115th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to HR 707-1819.

Representative Walker of the 115th withdrew his notice of motion to reconsider the adoption of HR 707-1819 but requested that the Journal record that he voted under misapprehension and that he wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on the adoption thereof.

Representative Rush of the 121st served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity to HR 707-1819.

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:

SB 403. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any agent of a consumer reporting agency to go in or upon a private residence without prior invitation from the occupant thereof for the purpose of obtaining information regarding a consumer's character, in connection with the prepara tion of an investigative consumer report by such agency; and for other pur poses.

SB 496. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to require State agencies to perform energy consumption analyses as part of the construction or renovation of certain facilities; to provide legislative findings; to provide a declaration of policy; to provide definitions; to require life-cycle cost analyses and energy conservation practices for certain facilities; and for other purposes.

SB 504. By: Senators Holloway of the 12, Garrard of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relat ing to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, so as to change the provisions relating to vouchers; to provide that members of the

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General Assembly shall certify that vouchers are true and correct and to make it a crime to certify falsely; and for other purposes.

SB 539. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Hamilton of the 34th, Dean of the 6th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of traffice signal indications, so as to provide that traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady circular red signal, after stopping, may make a left turn into a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left, under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By: Mr. 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 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 grant ing of such credit; and for other purposes.

HB 1387. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the manufacture, sale and taxing of wine so as to provide that certain records pertaining to wine brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspec tion; and for other purposes.

HB 1388. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: 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 certain records pertaining to distilled spirits brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspection; and for other
purposes.

HB 1389. By: Representative Adams of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to provide that certain records pertaining to malt beverage brands, shipments and sales shall be open to public inspection; and for other purposes.

HB 1544. By: Representatives Egan of the 25th, Walker of the 115th, Lane of the 81st, Triplett of the 128th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the investment or reinvestment from time to time of the proceeds of bonds issued by any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision of this State; to define the securi ties in which such funds may be invested or reinvested"; and for other purposes.

HB 1562. By: Representatives Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Section 92-3108 of the Code of Georgia, 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 United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 in force and effect on January 1, 1976; and for other purposes.

HB 1304. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Section 41A-1305 relating to acceptances, so as to change the time within which the acceptance of drafts shall be permitted; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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HB 171. By: Representatives 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.

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

HB 1585. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, 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 pur poses.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 306. By: Senators Broun of the 46th and Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION creat ing the State Computers Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 316. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James C. Hogan and designating the Ingram Building at Central State Hospital as the "IngramHogan Building"; and for other purposes.

SR 320. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain Stateowned real property located within Muscogee County to the City of Columbus; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the City of Columbus; and for other purposes.

HR 534-1441. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Decatur County; and for other purposes.

SR 324. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Wilkes County to the City of Washington; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain Stateowned surplus personal property to the City of Washington; and for other purposes.

SR 329. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Franklin County to the City of Royston; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain Stateowned surplus personal property to the City of Royston; and for other purposes.

HR 583-1560. By: Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Wilson, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Harrison and Nix of the 20th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of a certain tract of State-owned property; and for other
purposes.

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

SB 567. By: Senator Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an

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Act authorizing counties and certain municipalities to levy a local income tax under certain conditions, approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the provi sions relative to the referendum election to authorize the levy of such tax; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted hy the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 274. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Garrard of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating a committee to study and revise Code Title 47 and other laws relative to the legislative branch of government; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HR 464-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provi sions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain bingo games operated by nonprofit organizations shall be legal in Georgia; 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 I, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the period at the end thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
", except that the operation of a nonprofit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1,100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period or $2,200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is oper ated by a nonprofit organization. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organiza tion except a tax exempt organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax Law as such Code and such Law are now or hereafter amended. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization within the meaning of this Paragraph unless such organization shall annually file with the State Revenue Department a report of an audit by a Certified Public Accountant fully accounting for all receipts and expenditures of such organization, which report shall constitute a public record subject to public inspection.", so that when so amended Paragraph IV shall read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Lotteries. All lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, are hereby pro hibited; and this prohibition shall be enforced by penal laws.j except that the operation of a nonprofit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1.100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period or $2,200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organization. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization except a tax exempt organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax Law as such Code and such Law are now or hereafter amended. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization within the meaning of this Paragraph unless such organization shall annually file with the State Revenue Department a report of an audit by a Certified Public Accountant fully accounting for all receipts and expendi-

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tures of such organization, which report shall constitute a public record subject to public inspection."
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 certain bingo ( ) NO games operated by nonprofit organizations shall be legal in Georgia?" 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 Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.
Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 464-1247.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J. YCarnes.C. NCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A. D. Cole.J.H. Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin. J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C, N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. NNessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. YPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. YWall.V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 86, nays 36. The motion was lost and the Senate substitute to HR 464-1247 was disagreed to. The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted: HR 752. By Representative Burruss of the 21st:

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A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Mrs. Ann Weeks on PTA Legislative Day; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Tuesday, February 17, 1976, has been designated as PTA Legislative Day; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ann Weeks of Cherokee County is President of the Georgia Con gress of Parents and Teachers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Weeks is a past president of the Cherokee High School PTA, a past president of the Cherokee County PTA Council and is a member of the National PTA Board of Managers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Weeks is a member of the Georgia Alliance for Arts and is a Trustee for the National Youth Courtesy Foundation; and
WHEREAS, she is one of the founders of both the Cherokee County Humane Society and the Cherokee County Children Little Theatre.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mrs. Ann Weeks, President of the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers, is hereby recognized on PTA Legislative Day, Tuesday, February 17, 1976, and the members of this body hereby extend their sincerest congratulations and their best wishes to Mrs. Weeks and the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Weeks.

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 Resolution of the House:

HR 464-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provi sions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.

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

SB 437. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Gillis of the 20th, Fincher of the 54th, and Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of clinical laboratories, approved Mar. 20, 1970, so as to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to clinical labora tories operated by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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 665-1762. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Leonard of the 3rd: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Catoosa County, Georgia; 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 ayes were 99, nays 0.

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

HR 597-1640. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia, to the IMLAC Community Club, Inc.; 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 98, nays 0.

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

SB 425. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Riley of the 1st, and Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive retirement benefits after 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.

Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee,W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKanney, J.E. Y Mile's, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom

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Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.

Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.

Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1447. By: Representative 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 accumulated days of forfeited annual and sick leave; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend HB 1447 by adding a Section 3 to read as follows: "This act shall become effective upon the signature of the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval."
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y.Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

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

Representative Adams of the 79th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1447, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

HB 293. By: Representatives 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 proce dure for determining eligibility for disability benefits; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved February 1, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 50), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 472), and an Act approved February 12, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 81), and an Act approved February 12, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 39), and an Act approved March 30, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 386), so as to change certain provi sions relating to disability benefits; to provide a procedure for determining eligibility for disability benefits; 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 pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, approved February 1, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 50), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 472), and an Act approved February 12, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 81), and an Act approved February 12, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 39), and an Act approved March 30, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 386), is hereby amended by striking Section 12 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 12 to read as follows:
"Section 12. (a) Whenever the word 'Board' is used or referred to in this Section, it shall be deemed and construed to mean the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Georgia.
(b) Any peace officer who, after lawfully becoming a member of this Fund and while paying dues therein, is rendered, by disease or injury, totally and permanently disabled so as to be unable to perform substantially all of the duties of the position to which he was regularly assigned when the disability originated, or so as to be unable to engage in any occupation or gainful employment for which he is reasonably suited by virtue of his background, training, education and experience, upon application to the Board within twelve (12) months from the date of becoming totally and permanently disabled, shall be entitled to disability benefits of $125 per month for life or until his disability ceases.
(c) The disability benefits provided by this Section shall be payable upon the event of disability as provided in subsection (b) above notwithstanding the cause of the dis ability, and shall be payable when the disability is a result of any mental or physical injury or disease whatsoever, whether caused by reason of the peace officer's employ ment or not. Provided, however, that no benefits shall be payable under this Section for any disability resulting from the chronic and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, or addiction to drugs the use of which is prohibited in this State by law, or for disability resulting from the engagement by the member in any criminal act, or disability caused by willful misconduct of the member, or for disability resulting from an injury sustained by the member while serving in the Armed Forces of any country or while on active duty in the National Guard or other Armed Forces reserve force.

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(d) Once each year during the first five years following the commencement of dis ability benefits hereunder, and once in every three-year period thereafter, the Board may require a disability beneficiary who has not yet attained sixty-five years of age to undergo a medical examination, such examination to be made at his place of resi dence or other place mutually agreed upon, by a physician or physicians designated by the Board, and such a disability benefits recipient may himself request such an examination. The designated physician or physicians shall report to the Board, follow ing each such examination, the current status and condition of the benefits recipient's disability.
(e) A disabled member's disability benefits shall cease: (i) when he returns to gainful employment with the employer for which he worked at the time his disability orig inated; or (ii) if he refuses to submit to any medical examination requested under the provisions of this Section, and the benefits shall remain discontinued until the member's withdrawal of such refusal and submission to the requested medical exami nation, and should his refusal continue for one year, all his rights in and to disability benefits may be revoked by the Board; or (iii) if the Board determines on the basis of any medical examination that the member has sufficiently recovered from his dis ability so as to again be able to perform substantially all of the duties of the position to which he was regularly assigned when the disability originated, or so as to be able to engage in an occupation or gainful employment for which he is reasonably suited by virtue of his background, training, education and experience; or (iv) if the member does in fact obtain gainful employment compensating him at a level equal to or greater than the current compensation for the position he occupied at the time his disability originated; or (v) when he dies.
(f) The Board shall prescribe and furnish a form and procedure for the application for disability benefits. Upon the receipt of an application, the Board may pass upon and decide whether to grant or deny said application on the basis of the submitted information, or may refer the application to its duly appointed Hearing Officer for a recommendation. Any applicant for disability benefits shall have the right to request the Board to refer his application to the Hearing Officer for a recommendation. In the consideration of any application for disability benefits, the receipt of disability benefits or payments by the applicant under the federal Social Security Act shall be deemed sufficient for eligibility for disability benefits under this Section.
(g) The Board is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint and compensate a Hearing Officer for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and informa tion, and submitting evidence, information and recommendations to the Board in any disability benefits case.
(h) The Hearing Officer shall have the authority to do the following in connection with any hearing on a disability application: to administer oaths and affirmations; sign and issue subpoenas; rule upon offers of proof; regulate the course of the hearing, set the time and place for the hearing or any continued hearings, and fix the time for filing any briefs; provide for the taking of testimony by deposition or interrogatory; and reprimand or exclude from the hearing any person for any indecorous or improper conduct committed in the presence of the Hearing Officer. When a subpoena issued by the Hearing Officer is disobeyed, any interested party may apply to the superior court of the county where the hearing is being held for an order requiring obedience. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. Any applicant for disability benefits shall have the right to be represented by counsel before the Hearing Officer.
(i) With respect to all hearings before the Hearing Officer: (1) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. The
rules of evidence as applied in the trial of civil nonjury cases in the superior courts of Georgia shall be followed. Evidence not admissible thereunder may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. The Hearing Officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recog nized by law.
(2) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts if the original is not readily available. At the discretion of the Hearing Officer, the original shall be compared with the copy or excerpt.

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(j) The Hearing Officer shall, within thirty (30) days from the close of the evidence or, if necessary, a longer period of time approved by the Board, certify the entire record from the hearing to the Board, together with his recommendation thereon. On review of the entire record from the Hearing Officer, the Board shall have all the powers it would have in presiding at the reception of the evidence. In its discretion, the Board may take additional testimony or remand the matter to the Hearing Officer for such purpose. The recommendation of the Hearing Officer to the Board shall be made a part of the record before the Board.
(k) As a part of its decision subsequent to any hearing, the Board shall include find ings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed to the applicant for disability benefits as soon after the rendition of the decision as is practicable.
(1) Any disability benefits applicant who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any final decision of the Board may seek judicial review of the final decision of the Board in the Superior Court of Spalding County. Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition with the court within thirty (30) days after the decision is rendered. A copy of the petition shall be served upon the Board. The petition shall state the nature of the petitioner's interest, the facts showing that petitioner is aggrieved by the decision of the Board, and the grounds upon which petitioner contends the decision should be reversed or remanded. The petition may be amended with leave of court.
(m) Within thirty (30) days after the service of the petition, or within further time allowed by the court, the Board shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record of the proceeding under review. By agreement of the petitioner, the record may be shortened. The court may require or permit subse quent corrections or additions to the record.
(n) The filing of the petition shall in no manner stay the enforcement of the Board's decision.
(o) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record. The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the Board as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the Board or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse the deci sion of the Board if substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the Board's findings, inferences, conclusions or decisions are:
(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of the statutory authority of the Board; (3) Made upon unlawful procedure; (4) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (5) Arbitrary or capricious. (p) A petitioner aggrieved by an order of the court in a proceeding authorized under this Section may appeal to the Supreme Court of Georgia or the Court of Appeals of Georgia in accordance with an Act approved February 19, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 18), as now or hereafter amended. (q) The amount provided for disability retirement benefits in this Section shall apply to those members who have retired on disability prior to May 1, 1976, as well as to those members who retire on disability on or after said date. The service of each such member who retired prior to May 1, 1976, shall be recomputed, and the benefits pro vided under this Section shall be paid to such member in the future beginning May 1,1976."
Section 2. If any part, section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act is declared or adjudged unconstitutional or void, the General Assembly hereby declares that it would have enacted the remaining parts, sections, sentences, clauses or phrases and they shall be considered severable and not affected thereby.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on May 1,1976.
Section 4. 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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J, Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis W
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.
YHill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McColIum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble. Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn. C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.
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:
SB 596. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 definition of the term "approved institution"; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

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SB 403. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any agent of a consumer reporting agency to go in or upon a private residence without prior invitation from the occupant thereof for the purpose of obtaining information, regarding a consumer's character, in connection with the prepara tion of an investigative consumer report by such agency; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 437. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Gillis of the 20th, Fincher of the 54th, and Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of clinical laboratories, approved Mar. 20, 1970, so as to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to clinical labora tories operated by the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 480. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legis lative oversight of rules and regulations of executive agencies of the State government; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for review of proposed rules and regulations of executive agencies by commit tees of the House and Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 496. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to require State agencies to perform energy consumption analyses as part of the construction or renovation of certain facilities; to provide legislative findings; to provide a declaration of policy; to provide definitions; to require life-cycle cost analyses and energy conservation practices for certain facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 504. By: Senators Holloway of the 12, Garrard of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107, relat ing to the salary and allowances of members of the General Assembly, so as to change the provisions relating to vouchers; to provide that members of the General Assembly shall certify that vouchers are true and correct and to make it a crime to certify falsely; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 539. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Hamilton of the 34th, Dean of the 6th, and others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 68A-202, relating to the meaning of traffic signal indications, so as to provide that traffic, except pedes trians, facing a steady circular red signal, after stopping, may make a left turn into a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left, under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 567. By: Senator Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing counties and certain municipalities to levy a local income tax under certain conditions, approved March 21, 1974, so as to change the provi sions relative to the referendum election; to authorize the levy of such tax; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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SB 596. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 definition of the term "approved institution"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SR 274. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Garrard of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating a committee to study and revise Code Title 47 and other laws relative to the legislative branch of government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 306. By: Senators Broun of the 46th and Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION creat ing the State Computers Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SR 316. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James C. Hogan and designating the Ingram Building at Central State Hospital as the "IngramHogan Building"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 318. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION to create the Government Overview Committee; to provide for membership, duties, authority and power of said Committee; to provide for personnel; to provide for the issuance of sub poenas; to authorize Committee members to administer oaths; to provide for contempt proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 320. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th and Pearce of the 16th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Muscogee County to the City of Columbus; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the City of Columbus; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 324. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Wilkes County to the City of Washington; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain Stateowned surplus personal property to the City of Washington; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 329. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Franklin County to the City of Royston; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain Stateowned surplus personal property to the City of Royston; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:

HB 1391. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the distribution, sale, transporta tion, use and disposal of pesticides in the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide for an enforcing official; to provide definitions; to describe misbranding; to specify prohibited acts; to provide for registration; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

Amend HB 1391 by adding a new Section 24 to read as follows: "Section 24. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no provision of this Act shall authorize any person to violate any of the provisions of any law the administration and enforcement of which is assigned to the State Department of Natural Resources or any Division therein or to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated thereunder. Nor shall this Act be construed as repealing, preempting, modifying, or limiting the authority or functions assigned to the Department of Natural Resources, its Divi sions or officials or of the Coastal Marshland Protection Committee." and by renumbering the succeeding Sections accordingly.

Representative Reaves of the 147th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1391.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.J.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 1391 was agreed to.

Representative Whitmire of the 9th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1391, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

HB 1393. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Phillips of the 120th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to regulate the application of pesticides by any means within the State of Georgia; to provide a short title; to provide an enforcing official; to provide a declaration of purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for adoption of regulations; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendments were read:

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1
Amend HB 1393 by adding a new Section 25 to read as follows: "Section 25. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no provision of this Act shall authorize any person to violate any of the provisions of any law the administration and enforcement of which is assigned to the State Department of Natural Resources or any Division therein or to the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated thereunder. Nor shall this Act be construed as repealing, preempting, modifying, or limiting the authority or functions assigned to the Department of Natural Resources, its Divi sions or officials or of the Coastal Marshland Protection Committee." and By renumbering the succeeding sections accordingly.

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2
Amend HB 1393 by inserting on page 3, line 31 after the word "agricultural" the words "or forestry" and by inserting on page 4, line 2 after the word "agricultural" the words "and forestry".

Representative Reaves of the 147th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to HB 1393.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.

Y Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W. Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.

Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob

Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

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Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
YLee, WJ.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.

McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.

Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Boss, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L.

Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. YSmyre.C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom

Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 141, nays 0.
The motion, prevailed and the Senate amendments to HB 1393 were 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 1369. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Ross of the 76th, Sizemore of the 136th, Richardson of the 52nd, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Felton of the 22nd, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State so as to provide for leaves of absence for maternity reasons; and for other purposes.
Representative Jordan of the 58th moved that further consideration of HB 1369 be postponed until 2:00 o'clock, P.M., this day.
The motion prevailed.
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 Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Code Title 61, relating to landlord and tenant, as amended, so as to revise said Code Title; to prohibit the waiver of certain provisions of law by a landlord or a tenant; to make certain agreements relative to the payment of attorney's fees void; to require the disclosure of certain information to a tenant; to provide for the consequences of failure to disclose; to authorize the enactment of ordinances relating to security devices to protect tenants; to change the provisions relative to the filing of an answer under Code Chapter 61-3; to authorize opening defaults under Code Chapter 61-3 within a certain period of time; to provide for the regulation of security deposits; to provide definitions; to require security deposits to be placed in escrow or secured by a bond; to provide for inspection of residential rental property prior to and after tenancy; to provide conditions precedent to the recovery of security deposits and to liability for damages to such property; to provide for the return of security deposits; to provide for the enforcement of the provi sions relative to security deposits and inspections; to provide exemptions; to provide pen alties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 61, relating to landlord and tenant, as amended, is hereby amended by adding before the first sentence of Code Section 61-102, relating to the cre ation"(oaf)"t,he relationship of landlord and tenant, the following:
and by adding following the first sentence of said Code Section, the following: "(b) A landlord or tenant may not waive, assign, transfer, or otherwise avoid in
any contract, lease, license agreement, or similar agreement, oral or written, for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling-place any of the rights, duties, or remedies contained in the following provisions of law, as now or hereafter amended:
(1) Code Section 61-111, relating to duties of a landlord as to repairs and improvements.
(2) Code Section 61-112, relating to the liability of a landlord for failure to repair. (3) Ordinances adopted pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Redevelopment Law (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 354). (4) Code Chapter 61-3, relating to proceedings against tenants holding over. (5) Code Chapter 61-4, relating to distress warrants. (6) Code Chapter 61-6, relating to security deposits. (7) Any applicable provision of the Georgia Civil Practice Act (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 609) not superseded by this Code Title. (c) A provision for the payment of the attorney's fees of the landlord by the tenant upon breach of a rental agreement by the tenant contained in a contract, lease, license agreement, or similar agreement, oral or written, for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling-place shall be void unless the provision also provides for the payment of the attorney's fees of the tenant by the landlord upon breach of the rental agreement by the landlord.", so that when so amended, Code Section 61-102 shall read as follows: "61-102. How relationship created.--(a) Contracts creating the relation of landlord and tenant for any time not exceeding one year may be by parol, and if made for a greater time shall have the effect of a tenancy at will. (b) A landlord or tenant may not waive, assign, transfer, or otherwise avoid in any contract, lease, license agreement, or similar agreement, oral or written, for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling-place any of the rights, duties, or remedies contained in the following provisions of law, as now or hereafter amended: (1) Code Section 61-111, relating to duties of a landlord as to repairs and improvements. (2) Code Section 61-112, relating to the liability of a landlord for failure to repair. (3) Ordinances adopted pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Redevelopment Law (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 354). (4) Code Chapter 61-3, relating to proceedings against tenants holding over. (5) Code Chapter 61-4, relating to distress warrants. (6) Code Chapter 61-6, relating to security deposits. (7) Any applicable provision of the Georgia Civil Practice Act (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 609) not superseded by this Code Title. (c) A provision for the payment of the attorney's fees of the landlord by the tenant upon breach of a rental agreement by the tenant contained in a contract, lease, license agreement, or similar agreement, oral or written, for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling-place shall be void unless the provision also provides for the payment of the attorney's fees of the tenant by the landlord upon breach of the rental agreement by the landlord."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by adding following Code Section 61-102, relating to the creation of the relationship of landlord and tenant, a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 61-102.1, to read as follows:
"61-102.1. Disclosure of Ownership. A landlord, agent, or any other person author ized to enter into a rental agreement on behalf of a landlord shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and address of the following:

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(a) the owner of record of the premises or a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and receiving and receipting for demands and notice, and
(b) the person authorized to manage the premises. In the event that any of the names and addresses required to be contained in said statement change, the landlord shall advise each tenant of the change in writing within thirty days after the change. A person who enters into a rental agreement on behalf of an owner or landlord, or both, and who fails to comply with the disclosure requirements in (a) and (b) above becomes an agent of owner or landlord, or both, for service of process and receipting for notices and demands, for performing the obligations of the landlord under this Title and for expending or making available for the purpose of fulfilling such obli gations all rent collected from the premises."

Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by adding following Code Section

61-102.1, relating to disclosure of ownership, a new Code Section to be designated Code

Section 61-102.2, to read as follows:

"61-102.2. Ordinances

Relating

to

Security

Devices

Authorized, (a) Municipalities and counties may establish by local ordinance mini

mum security standards, not in conflict with applicable fire codes, to prevent the

unauthorized entry of premises occupied by a tenant as a dwelling-place and require

landlords to comply with such standards.

(b) This Section shall be cumulative to and shall not prohibit the enactment of other

general and local laws, rules and regulations of State or local agencies, and local ordi

nances on this subject."

Section 4. Said Code Title is further amended by striking in subsection (b) of Code Section 61-302, relating to the service of a summons in a dispossessory proceeding on a defendant, the following:
"appear at a hearing on a day certain not less than five nor more than twenty days from the date of actual service.", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"answer either orally or in writing within seven (7) days from the date of actual service unless the court is not in session on the seventh day, in which case the answer may be made on the first day the court is in session after such date. If the answer is oral, the substance thereof shall be endorsed on the dispossessory affidavit. The answer may contain any legal or equitable defense or counterclaim. The landlord need not appear on the date of the tenant's response. The last possible date to answer shall be stated on the summons.", so that when so amended, subsection (b) of Code Section 61-302 shall read as follows:
"(b) The summons served on the defendant pursuant to subsection (a) shall com mand and require the tenant to appear at a hearing OB a day certain net less than f-ive ser more than twenty days from the date ef actual service, answer either orally or in writing within seven (7) days from the date of actual service unless the court is not in session on the seventh day, in which case the answer may be made on the first day the court is in session after such date. If the answer is oral, the substance thereof shall be endorsed on the dispossessory affidavit. The answer may contain any legal or equitable defense or counterclaim. The landlord need not appear on the date of the tenant's response. The last possible date to answer shall be stated on the sum mons."

Section 5. Said Code Title is further amended by striking in Code Section 61-303, relating to answer and trial in a dispossessory proceeding, the following:
"At or before the time of the hearing, the defendant may answer in writing. Also the defendant may answer orally at the time of the hearing. If the answer is oral, the substance thereof shall be endorsed on the dispossessory affidavit. The answer may contain any legal or equitable defense, or counterclaim. If the tenant fails to answer, the court shall issue a writ of possession; and the plaintiff shall be entitled to a verdict and judgment by default for all rents due, in open court or chambers, as if every item

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and paragraph of the affidavit provided for in Section 61-301 were supported by proper evidence without the intervention of a jury.", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"If the tenant fails to answer at or before the date provided in Section 61-302(b), the tenant may reopen the default as a matter of right by making an answer within seven (7) days after the date of the default notwithstanding the provisions of Section 55 of the Georgia Civil Practice Act (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 609), as now or hereafter amended. If the court is not in session on the seventh day after the date of default, then the answer may be made on the next day the court is in session. Such date shall be stated on the summons. If the tenant fails to answer or open the default, the court shall issue a writ of possession; and the plaintiff shall be entitled to a verdict and judgment by default for all rents due, in open court or chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the affidavit provided for in Section 61-301 were supported by proper evi dence without the intervention of a jury.", so that when so amended, Section 61-303 shall read as follows:
"61-303. Answer and Trial.--At of before the time of the hearing, the defendant may answer in writing. Atse the defendant may anawor orally at the time of the hear
affidavit. T-he answer may contain any legal er- equitable dofcnoc, er counterclaim. B

of chambers, as if every item a*d paragraph ef- the affidavit provided fer i Section
tenant fails to answer at or before the date provided in Section 61-302(b), the tenant may reopen the default as a matter of right by making an answer within seven (7) days after the date of the default notwithstanding the provisions of Section 55 of the Georgia Civil Practice Act (Ga. Laws 1966, p^ 609), as now or hereafter amended. If the court is not in session on the seventh day after the date of default, then the answer may be made on the next day the court is in session. Such date shall be stated on the summons. If the tenant fails to answer or open the default, the court shall issue a writ of possession; and the plaintiff shall be entitled to a verdict and judgment by default for all rents due, in open court or chambers, as if every item and paragraph of the affidavit provided for in Section 61-301 were supported by proper evidence with out the intervention of a jury.
If the tenant answers, a trial of the issues shall be had in accordance with procedure prescribed for civil actions in courts of record. Every effort should be made by the trial court to expedite a trial of the issues. The defendant shall be allowed to remain in possession of the premises pending the final outcome of the litigation; provided, how ever, that the tenant at the time of his answer pays rent into the registry of the court pursuant to Code Section 61-304."
Section 6. Said Code Title is further amended by adding following Code Chapter 61-5, relating to croppers, a new Code Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 61-6, to read as follows:
"61-6. Security Deposits 61-601. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: (a) 'Security deposit' means money or any other form of security given after July 1, 1976, by a tenant to a landlord to be held by the landlord on behalf of a tenant by virtue of a residential rental agreement including, but not limited to, damage depos its, advance rent deposits, and pet deposits. The term 'security deposit' does not include earnest money or pet fees which are not to be returned to the tenant under the terms of the residential rental agreement. The term 'security deposit' shall not include money or any other form of security given by a tenant to a landlord to be held by the landlord on behalf of the tenant if the landlord and tenant are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter by Section 61-607. (b) 'Residential rental agreement' means a contract, lease or license agreement for the rental or use of real property as a dwelling-place.

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61-602. Security deposits to be placed in escrow accounts. Except as provided in Section 61-603, whenever a security deposit is held by a landlord or his agent on behalf
of a tenant, such security deposit shall be deposited in an escrow account used only for that purpose, in any bank or lending institution subject to regulation by the State of Georgia or any agency of the United States government. Such security deposit shall
continue to be the property of the tenant and shall be held in trust by the landlord
or his agent, except as provided in Section 61-605. Tenants shall be informed in writing of the location and account number of the escrow account required by this Section.
61-603. Surety bond in lieu of escrow account. As an alternative to the require
ment that security deposits be placed in escrow, as provided in Section 61-602, the landlord may post and maintain an effective surety bond with the clerk of the supe
rior court in the county in which the dwelling unit is located in a total amount of the security deposits he holds on behalf of the tenants, or $50,000, whichever is less,
executed by the landlord as principal and a surety company authorized and licensed to do business in the State as surety. The surety may withdraw from the bond by giving 30 days written notice by registered mail to the clerk of the superior court
in the county in which the principal's dwelling unit is located, provided such with drawal shall not release said surety from any liability existing hereunder at the time of the effective date of said withdrawal. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faith ful compliance of the landlord with the provisions of Section 61-605, including the
return of security deposits in the event of bankruptcy of landlord or foreclosure of the premises, and shall run to the benefit of any tenant injured by the landlord's violation of the provisions of Section 61-605.
61-604. Inspection, (a) Prior to tendering a security deposit, the tenant shall be presented, for the tenant's permanent retention, with a comprehensive listing of any
then existing damage to the premises. The tenant shall have the right to inspect the premises to ascertain the accuracy of such listing prior to taking occupancy. The land lord and the tenant shall sign the listing, which shall then be conclusive evidence of
the accuracy of such listing but shall not be conclusive as to latent defects. If the tenant refuses to sign such listing, the tenant shall state specifically in writing the items on
the list to which the tenant dissents, and shall sign such statement of dissent. (b) Within three business days after the date of the termination of occupancy, the
landlord or his agent shall inspect the premises and compile a comprehensive listing
of any damage done to the premises which is the basis for any charge against the secur ity deposit and the estimated dollar value of such damage. The tenant shall then have
the right to inspect the premises to ascertain the accuracy of such listing. The landlord and the tenant shall sign the listing which shall then be conclusive evidence of the accuracy of such listing. If the tenant shall refuse to sign such listing, he shall state specifically in writing the items on the list to which he dissents and shall sign such
statement of dissent. If the tenant terminates occupancy without notifying the landlord, the landlord may make such final inspection within a reasonable time after discovering
the termination of occupancy. (c) A tenant who disputes the accuracy of the final damage listing given pursuant
to subsection (b) of this Section may bring an action to recover the portion of the secur
ity deposit which the tenant believes to be wrongfully withheld for damages to the premises, in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State. The tenant's claims shall be limited to those items from which the tenant specifically dissented in accordance with the provisions of this Section. If the tenant fails to sign a listing or to dissent
specifically in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the tenant shall not be entitled to recover the security deposit or any other damages under Section 61-606.
61-605. Return of security deposit, (a) A landlord, within one month after the termi
nation of the residential lease or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs last, shall return to the tenant the full security deposit deposited with the landlord by the tenant, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. No security deposit shall be retained to cover ordinary wear and tear which occurred as a result
of the use of the premises for the purposes for which the premises were intended, with out negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse of the premises by the tenant or mem bers of his household, or their invitees or guests. In the event that actual cause exists

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for retaining any portion of the security deposit, the landlord shall provide the tenant with a written statement listing the exact reasons for the retention of any portion of the security deposit. If the reason for retention is based on damages to the premises, such damages shall be listed as provided in Section 61-604. When the statement is delivered, it shall be accompanied by payment of the difference between any sum depos ited and the amount retained. The landlord shall be deemed to have complied with this Section by mailing via first class mail said statement and any payment required to the last known address of the tenant. If the letter containing the payment is returned to the landlord and if the landlord is unable to locate the tenant after reasonable effort, then the payment shall become property of the landlord 90 days from the date the payment was mailed. Nothing in this Section shall preclude the landlord from retaining the security deposit for nonpayment of rent or of fees for late payment, for abandon ment of the premises, for nonpayment of utility charges, for repair work or cleaning contracted for with third parties by the tenant, for unpaid pet fees, or for actual dam ages caused by the tenant's breach, provided the landlord attempts to mitigate said actual damages.
(b) In any court action in which there is a determination that neither the landlord nor tenant under the provisions of this Chapter is entitled to all or a portion of a secur ity deposit, the jury in a jury case and the judge in all other cases shall determine what would be an equitable disposition of the security deposit, and the judge shall order the security deposit paid in accordance with such disposition.
61-606. Enforcement of the provisions of Chapter 61-6; remedies, (a) A landlord shall not be entitled to retain any portion of a security deposit if the security deposit was not deposited in an escrow account in accordance with Section 61-602 or a surety bond was not posted in accordance with Section 61-603 and if the initial and final damage listings required by Section 61-604 are not made and provided to the tenant.
(b) The failure of a landlord to provide each of the written statements within the required times specified in Sections 61-604 and 61-605 shall work a forfeiture of all his rights to withhold any portion of the security deposit or to bring suit against the tenant for damages to the premises.
(c) Any landlord who fails to return any part of a security deposit required to be returned to a tenant pursuant to this Chapter is liable to the tenant in the amount of three times the sum improperly withheld plus reasonable attorney's fees; provided, however, that the landlord shall be liable only for the sum erroneously withheld if the landlord shows by the preponderance of the evidence that the withholding was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error which occurred in spite of the existence of procedures reasonably designed to avoid such errors. 61-607. Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to landlords who rent ten or less single family detached houses or to their tenants."
Section 7. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Chapter 61-99, relating to criminal provisions applicable to landlord and tenant, a new Code Section to be designated Code Section 61-9905, to read as follows:
"61-9905. False Statements. A person to whom a lawful oath or affirmation has been administered or who executes a document knowing that it purports to be a state ment of a lawful oath or affirmation commits a misdemeanor when such person, while under such oath or affirmation, knowingly and willingly makes a false statement in an affidavit signed pursuant to Code Section 61-301 or in an answer filed pursuant to Code Section 61-302. Upon conviction thereof, such person shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Banks of the 104th, was read and lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

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Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1042 as follows: By striking on page 3, line 8, after the word "parole" all the words through line 10.

Representative Edwards of the 20th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1042 as follows: By striking the word "then" on line 9, page 11, and inserting after the word "prem ises", the following: "Within 5 business days after the termination of said occupancy".

Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1042 as follows: By striking "shall continue to be the property of the tenant and" on lines 28 and 29, page 9, and by inserting after the word "trust" on line 30, page 9, "for the tenant".

Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1042 as follows: By striking the period at the end of the sentence on line 32, page 11, and adding: "Provided, however, that the listings required under Section 61-604 contain written notice of the tenant's duty to sign such listing or dissent."

Representative Petro of the 46th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopt ing the preceding Larsen amendment.

The motion was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1042 as follows: By adding at the end of line 22, page 10, the following: "Said Superior Court Clerk shall receive a fee of five dollars for filing and recording said surety bond and shall also receive a fee of five dollars for cancelling said surety bond. Said Superior Court Clerks shall not be held personally liable should said surety bond prove invalid.".

Representative Twiggs of the 4th moved that HB 1042 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
N Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Berry, C.Ed
N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. NBray, C.A.
N Brown, Ben

Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W.
Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A.

N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon
N Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Eraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.

N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.

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Hill.B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore.T.M. NKing.J.A. N Knight, N.G.

N Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews. D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.

Y Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.

Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 27, nays 122.
The motion to table HB 1042 was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Larsen of the 27th moves to amend Committee Substitute to HB 1042 as follows: (1) By striking beginning on line 12 of page 9, the following: "The term 'security deposit' shall not include money or any other form of security given by a tenant to a landlord to be held by the landlord on behalf of the tenant if the landlord and tenant are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter by Section 61-607."
(2) By striking beginning on line 2 of page 14, the following: "The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to landlords who rent ten or less single family detached houses or to their tenants.", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "The provisions for Sections 61-602, 61-603, 61-604, and 61-606 shall not apply to rental units which are owned by a natural person if said natural person, his or her spouse and minor children collectively own six or fewer rental units; except that this exemption does not apply to units for which management, including rent collection, is performed by third persons, natural or otherwise, for a fee.".
By unanimous consent, the Clerk was directed to correct a typographical error appear ing on line 20 of the preceding amendment by changing the word "six" to "ten".
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.

N Bowman, J.A. Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B.

Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

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Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.

Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
YPinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
N Sizemore, E.

Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 138, nays 19.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, 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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1580. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to change the semiannual reporting requirements of the Authority; and for other pur
poses.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Jordan of the 58th moves to amend HB 1580 by changing the word "sixty" on line 14, page 3, to "forty-five".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin

Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P.

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Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.LY Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. YDaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D.

Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays. F.Jr. Hill, B.L.
YHill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M.

Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. YMann.C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.

Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

Y Sizemore, E Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1466. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Commerce, so as to provide that the Bureau of Community Affairs has authority to recommend reversal of denials by the Office of Plan ning and Budget in regard to application by cities, counties, and area planning and development commissions for federal funds; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Department of Commerce, approved February 7, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 249), as amended, more particularly by an Act approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1222), so as to delete the provision authorizing the Department of Community Development to review certain grant applications and to recommend that certain decisions relative to such applications be reversed; 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 Department of Commerce, approved February 7, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 249), as amended, more particularly by an Act approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1222), is hereby amended by striking Section 7A in its entirety, which reads as follows:
"Section 7A. In addition to such powers and duties granted to it, the Department shall be authorized to review any grant application of any county, municipal corporation or area planning and development commission denied by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall have authority, after such review, to recommend that the decision

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of the Office of Planning and Budget be reversed, which recommendation shall be accepted by the Office of Planning and Budget and incorporated in its report to the appropriate federal agency."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, H.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.lBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.H. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 624. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting the President of the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress to address the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress will meet in Savannah February 19-21, 1976, to discuss the future of the State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, approximately 170 high school seniors from all over Georgia will partici pate in this inspiring program which is sponsored by the Savannah Jaycees in cooperation with the Georgia Commission for the National Bicentennial Celebration and Governor George Busbee; and
WHEREAS, during this meeting the Youth Congress will meet in committees and caucuses to draft a "Declaration for the Future" which will be adopted and signed by the delegates to the Youth Congress committing themselves to strive for the ideals con tained in the Declaration; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize the delegates of the Youth Congress for their outstanding contributions to their State and Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby extend an invitation to the President of the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress to address the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 1976, and read the "Declaration of the Future" to the members of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Mr. David E. Powers, Chairman of the Governor's Bicentennial Youth Congress, Post Office Box 1624, Savannah, Georgia 31402.
HR 703. By Representative Evans of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION
Inviting Mr. Mark H. Twilley to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Mark H. Twilley of Thomson, Georgia, is the State "Voice of Democ racy" winner; and
WHEREAS, he will represent the State of Georgia in the national "Voice of Democ racy" competition; and
WHEREAS, this outstanding young speaker chose as his topic "What Our Bicentennial Heritage Means to Me"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Twilley is a dedicated student at Thomson High School and is very active in the affairs of his school and community; and

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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize the accomplish ments of Mr. Twilley and to wish him every success in the national competition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Mark H. Twilley on being named the State "Voice of Democracy" winner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Mr. Twilley to appear before this Body on Wednesday, February 18, 1976.
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 Mr. Mark H. Twilley.

HR 756. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Sergeant James T. "Jack" Shiflett; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Sergeant James T. "Jack" Shiflett was born on February 3, 1924, and later attended Rome Grammar, High School, and Vocational School; and
WHEREAS, he is married to Novella Shiflett and has two sons and one daughter; and
WHEREAS, he entered service as a firefighter in Rome, Georgia, on May 1, 1955, and subsequently successfully completed 120 hours of a basic fire-fighting course as certi fied by the State Fire Academy; and
WHEREAS, he later completed Northwest District Fire School with specialized train ing in basic officership, fire company operations, and care, maintenance, and operation of fire department apparatus; and
WHEREAS, he subsequently successfully completed a special officership course con ducted by the State Fire Academy; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 1975, at Organized Labor's Firefighters Appreciation Banquet, he was presented the "Hard Hat" Award for his outstanding service in the Rome Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby commend Sergeant James T. "Jack" Shiflett for his outstanding achievement.
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 Ser geant James T. "Jack" Shiflett.

HR 757. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. George W. "Wally" Ross; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. George W. "Wally" Ross was born on August 5, 1950, and later attended West Rome Grammar and High School; and WHEREAS, he is married to Teresa Ross; and

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WHEREAS, he entered service as a firefighter in Rome, Georgia, on April 20, 1973, and subsequently successfully completed 120 hours of a basic firefighting course as certi fied by the State Fire Academy; and
WHEREAS, he later completed Special Northwest District Fire School with special ized training in basic officership, fire company operations, and care, maintenance and operation of fire department apparatus; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 1975, at Organized Labor's Firefighters Appreciation Banquet he was presented the "Hard Hat" Award for his outstanding service in the Rome Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby commend Mr. George W. "Wally" Ross for his out standing achievements.
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 Mr. George W. "Wally" Ross.

HR 758. By Representatives Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Calhoun of the 88th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chavous; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, getting married is easy, staying married is more difficult, and staying happily married for a lifetime should rank among the fine arts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chavous of Augusta, Georgia, recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chavous is 94 years old and his wife, Katie, is 89; and
WHEREAS, they have three living children, Mrs. Lona Green, Cletus Chavous and Jesse Chavous, fifteen grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, making them a five generation family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby commend Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chavous for practic ing the fine art of staying happily married for a lifetime.
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 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chavous.

HR 759. By Representative Gammage of the 17th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the members of the Cedartown Comprehensive High School Intern Program; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the members of the Cedartown Comprehensive High School Intern Pro gram have rendered invaluable aid and assistance to the members of the House of Repre sentatives during the 1976 Session of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, these outstanding young Georgians have had the opportunity to partici pate in and become familiar with the internal operations of the legislative branch of government; and

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WHEREAS, all of these young high school seniors have made a personal and financial sacrifice in order to serve as interns during the 1976 Session of the General Assembly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend the members of the Cedartown Comprehensive High School Intern Program for the invaluable aid and assistance given to the members of the House of Representatives during the 1976 Session of the General Assembly.
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 Mr. Guy Taylor, Superintendent of Schools, Polk County; Mr. David Rhoades, Principal Cedartown High School; Mr. Sam Frew, school sponsor; and to the following high school seniors of Cedartown Comprehensive High School who served as interns during the 1976 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia: Jack Acuff, Jim Bayone, Lidell Carter, Vanessa Daniel, Greg Eaves, Claire Gammon, Joe Guillebeau, Bill Johnson, Bobby McElwee, Dana Owens, Ann Powell, Dan Salmon, David Sawyer, Donna Sims and Steve Williamson.

HR 760. By Representatives Adams of the 14th, Childers of the 15th and Toles of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Eugene E. "Gene" LaRue; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Eugene E. "Gene" LaRue was born on December 14, 1937, and later attended Pepperell Grammar and High School; and
WHEREAS, he is married to Mary Jo LaRue and has two sons and one daughter; and
WHEREAS, he entered service as a firefighter in Rome, Georgia, on May 1, 1964, and subsequently successfully completed 120 hours of a basic fire fighting course as certi fied by the State Fire Academy; and
WHEREAS, he later completed Northwest District Fire School with specialized train ing in basic officership, fire company operations, and care, maintenance and operation of fire department apparatus; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 1975, at Organized Labor's Firefighters Appreciation Banquet he was presented the "Hard Hat" Award for his outstanding service in the Rome Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby commend Mr. Eugene E. "Gene" LaRue for his outstanding achievement.
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 Mr. Eugene E. "Gene" LaRue.

HR 761. By Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Evans of the 99th, Banks of the 104th and Bowman of the 103rd:

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" once again successfully defended their national title in Los Angeles, California, by an overwhelming margin; and
WHEREAS, despite performing in front of a large crowd who supported opponents, the "Boots" successfully performed under intense pressure by executing a unique "12-man throwback" manuever in perfect fashion; and
WHEREAS, the successful defense of the national title would not have been possible without the financial support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 658, Macon, Georgia, and the efforts of Mr. Ed Land, Mrs. Rosbie King, Mr. Tommy Cook, Mr. Gary Fellows, and numerous other supporters; and
WHEREAS, the "Boots" are ably coached by Retired Sgt. Maj. Oscar Sapp, Jr., David Muecke, and Maj. David L. Carter, and led by Cadet Tony K. Martin; and
WHEREAS, the members of the "Boots" are Steve Chancellor, William Jackson, Tony Martin (Team Commander), Jeffery Morris, Phillip Scott, Tripper Cook, Greg Fellows, David Greene, Keith "Skip" Hulett, Bob Jacobs, Gene Olaker, Tim Skipper, Michael Snipes, Jon Taylor, Alfraido Thomas, Clarence Weaver, and Eddie Windham; 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 transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Cap tain Tony K. Martin for the Team; Retired SGM Oscar Sapp, Jr., and to Macon Central High School.

HR 762. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Philip Wilheit; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Philip Wilheit has recently been named as the 1975 Young Man of the Year for Hall County; and
WHEREAS, he is widely known throughout Hall County for his work with the Gainesville Jaycees' Vocational Rehabilitation Workshop; his work with the Red Cross, for which he has received the Outstanding Service Award from the American Red Cross; for his work on the board of the Northeast Georgia Fair Association; his work with the Hall County Community Chest campaign; his work with the Hall County Hospital Advi sory Board; and his work as a coach in Senior Little League; and
WHEREAS, he attended Gainesville elementary and high schools and graduated from the University of the South in 1966.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby recognize and commend Mr. Philip Wilheit on his selection as 1975 Young Man of the Year for Hall County.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Philip Wilheit.

HR 763. By Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Clark of the 13th and Fraser of the 139th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Ms. Lillian Parkman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, few responsibilities of this State are more important than the education of our children; and
WHEREAS, no one has been more dedicated to education, through teaching and through working to upgrade education in this State, than Lillian Parkman; and
WHEREAS, she has 24 years of service in the public school system and has been Principal of Mock Road Elementary School in Dougherty County for the past ten years; and
WHEREAS, anyone who visits her school is impressed with the cleanliness of the surroundings, the cooperation of the teachers and the hard work performed by the stu dents; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Parkman has provided many years of dedicated leadership to the educational system, having served as the 2nd District Director, G.A.E.; a member of the State P.A.C.E. Committee; Treasurer, State Principal's Association; a member of the State G.A.E. Legislative Committee; and a member of the Governor's 1202 Committee; and
WHEREAS, she has provided an inspiration to her community and State through her many contributions to education and through the outstanding success which her stu dents have obtained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby express its sincerest appreciation to Ms. Lillian Parkman for her inspired and effective efforts for the public schools and educators of this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body does hereby extend a most cordial invitation to Ms. Lillian Parkman to appear before this Body on Thursday, February 19, 1976.
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 Ms. Lillian Parkman.

HR 764. By Representatives Owens of the 77th, Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Karrh of the 106th and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Judge Randall Evans, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Judge Randall Evans, Jr., was for many years Executive Vice President of the Georgia Association of Plaintiffs' Trial Attorneys; and
WHEREAS, he began his long and distinguished career of service to the people of this State when he became a member of the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly, in which he served during 1931, 1933, 1937, 1937-38 Extra Session, 1939, 1941 and 1942; and

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WHEREAS, he moved to a position of leadership in said House upon his election as Speaker of the House for 1941 and 1942; and
WHEREAS, his outstanding public service included a term as mayor of Thomson, Georgia, in 1933 and 1934; and
WHEREAS, his enormous talents were utilized not only in the executive and legis lative branches of government, but also in the judicial branch upon his appointment as Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia in 1969, and upon his subsequent election to that position where he has rendered further significant service to this State as an out standing jurist and one who is known for his defense of the rights of "little people" and his use of poetry in his court opinions; and
WHEREAS, his services as legislator, mayor, and jurist were recognized by the Asso ciation of Trial Lawyers of America which, in 1975, named him Outstanding Appellate Court Judge of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, he has announced his plans to retire from the bench on April 30, 1976.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and express its appreciation to Judge Randall Evans, Jr., for his many years of dedicated and outstanding service to the people of this State, and does hereby wish him many happy years of retirement.
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 Judge Randall Evans, Jr.

HR 765. By Representative Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Davis Michael Alien; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on January 14, 1976, the City of Jackson lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens in the passing of Mr. Davis Michael Alien; and
WHEREAS, he was for many years the proprietor of Alien's Home And Food Store, Inc., in Jackson; and
WHEREAS, his outstanding personality won him numerous friends and was greatly responsible for the success of his business; and
WHEREAS, he was a graduate of Jackson High School where he was an outstanding athlete and attended Georgia Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, he was active in the First Baptist Church of Jackson and a staunch supporter of its activities; and
WHEREAS, he was active in civic affairs as a member of the Griffin Elks Lodge No. 1207, of Griffin Lodge No. 1503, Order of the Moose, and of the St. John's Lodge No. 45 F. & A. M. of Jackson.
WHEREAS, he was a dedicated husband and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine McMichael Alien.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby express its deepest and most sincere regrets at the passing of Mr. Davis Michael Alien.
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 his widow, Mrs. Catherine McMichael Alien.

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HR 766. By Representative Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Eschol "Pig" Moon, Sr.; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, Mr. Eschol "Pig" Moon, Sr., of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on January 17, 1976, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on June 9,1909; and
WHEREAS, he was an outstanding resident of Barnesville for 49 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their deepest and most profound regret at the passing of Mr. Eschol "Pig" Moon, Sr.

HR 767. By Representative Smith of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Dick O'Hara; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Dick O'Hara has been awarded the Jackson Kiwanis Club's Man of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, this award recognizes outstanding civic leadership and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, he exerted tireless efforts during the Sesqui-Centennial celebration for Butts County in 1975 and is responsible in part for its success; and
WHEREAS, he served as fund chairman for the local United Appeal for two consecu tive years; and
WHEREAS, he is currently president of the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be commended for receiving the Jackson Kiwanis Club's Man of the Year Award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body do hereby congratulate Mr. Dick O'Hara on receiving the Jackson Kiwanis Club's Man of the Year Award and congratulate him for his outstanding service and leadership in Jackson.
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 Mr. Dick O'Hara and to the Jackson Kiwanis Club.

HR 768. By Representatives Smith of the 78th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Patten of the 146th, Harris of the 8th and others:
A RESOLUTION Expressing regret at the passing of Mrs. Josie Helms Guice; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mrs. Josie Helms Guice recently passed away; and

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WHEREAS, she was 88 years of age at the time of her death and her life enriched the lives of many decades of Georgia citizens; and
WHEREAS, she was the mother-in-law of the Representative from the 79th, Repre sentative Marvin Adams.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Mrs. Josie Helms Guice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Mrs. Marvin Adams and Mrs. Ovid Shepard of Thomaston; Mrs. E. D. Goodroe of Griffin; and Mr. Walter E. Hoyle of Fitzgerald.

HR 769. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Wood of the 9th, Wilson of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Urging the Georgia delegation to the United States Congress to assist in the efforts to obtain direct European flight service for Atlanta; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, it is a sad commentary that the history of the Federal government shows a clear pattern of discrimination against the South in areas of business and commerce; and
WHEREAS, although no longer in effect, the discriminatory rail rates which were borne by the South for decades provide a classic example of this discrimination; and
WHEREAS, such discrimination continues through the Civil Aeronautics Board by the failure of that Federal agency to grant direct European flight service for Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, several airlines serving Atlanta are willing and eager to provide these flights and have applied to the Civil Aeronautics Board therefor without success; and
WHEREAS, a person wishing to fly from Atlanta or other deep South locations to Europe must first fly to New York, and the same situation exists for return flights; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta has one of the busiest airports in the world, and it is patently unfair and discriminatory for Southerners and visitors to the South to be denied direct European flight service for Atlanta, which is the business and commercial center of the Southeast; and
WHEREAS, the lack of direct European flight service for Atlanta not only penalizes the traveling public but all citizens of Georgia, because it unfairly and unnecessarily impedes economic development in the State; and
WHEREAS, the South in general, and Georgia in particular, is an industrious, progressive and essential part of the Union, and it is time for Federal bureaucracies like the Civil Aeronautics Board to recognize that fact and eliminate discriminatory policies against the South.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of the Georgia delegation to the United States Congress are hereby urged to use their influence and persuasive powers to encourage the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant direct European flight service for Atlanta to one or more airlines serving Atlanta which have applied for such 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 each member of the Georgia delegation to the United States Congress.

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HR 770. By Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:

A RESOLUTION
Urging and requesting the Congress of the United States to amend the federal Clean Air Act; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, The Clean Air Act of 1970 states that its primary purpose is "to protect and enhance the quality of the nation's air resources so as to promote the public health and welfare and the productive capacity of its population"; and
WHEREAS, in order to carry out this purpose of The Clean Air Act, the Environ mental Protection Agency promulgated on April 30, 1971, national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards to be achieved by the states through State Implementation Plans; and
WHEREAS, the Implementation Plan for the State of Georgia was approved by the EPA on May 31, 1972, and provides for the achievement and maintenance of primary and secondary ambient air quality standards, through the approval and implementation of control programs for the reduction of emissions; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of control programs by both governmental and pri vate sources will require the expenditure of substantial capital funds in order to achieve compliance with the national ambient air quality standards in many states; and
WHEREAS, it is essential for both government and the private sector to be able to plan in these inflationary times for such expenditures with a reasonable degree of cer tainty as to both time and amount; and
WHEREAS, both the government and the private sector should, in the development of environmental compliance programs, be encouraged to weigh and balance carefully the impact of various alternatives on energy conservation, the economy and the environ ment; and
WHEREAS, this reasonable degree of certainty does not exist today due to many factors including court decisions, changing regulations, and advancing technology, thereby causing the expenditure of unproductive inflationary funds without regard to the cost of the benefits to be achieved nor to the precious energy consumed; and
WHEREAS, unreasonable uncertainties now and will in the future curtail expansion resulting in shortages of goods, services and employment to the detriment of the world economy; and
WHEREAS, provision is presently included in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 to provide a reasonable basis for financial planning for waste water management thereby encouraging the cooperation of the government and the pri vate sector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Congress of the United States is hereby urged and requested to amend The Clean Air Act, as amended, by adding either the Sections listed below or such other language as the Congress may choose which will accomplish the same result.
"Section 120. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any existing stationary source which has implemented or which is implementing an approved control program under a State implementation plan upon the date of enactment of The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1976 shall not be subject to any more stringent standards than those contained in such control program during a 10-year period beginning on the date of completion of such control program or during the period of depreciation or amortization of such facility for the purposes of G. S. 167 or G. S. 169, or both, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, whichever period ends first.

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Section 121. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, any new stationary source, the construction of which was commenced before or after the date of enactment of The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1976 and which new source is so constructed as to meet all applicable standards of performance for new stationary sources, shall not be subject to any more stringent standard of performance or other standard during a 10-year period beginning on the date of completion of such construction or during the period of depreciation or amortization of such facility for the purposes of G. S. 167 or G. S. 169, or both, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, whichever period ends first."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States Congress and to each member of the Georgia Congressional Delegation.

HR 771. By Representatives Edwards of the 110th and Castleberry of the lllth:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Oxford; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Oliver Oxford is the Representative of the 116th District of this State; and
WHEREAS, he has been married to the lovely Mrs. Lanier Oxford for the past ten years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lanier Oxford has engaged in numerous civic, social, and charitable activities during the course of her marriage including interior decorating, membership in the Sumter County Historical Society of which she was President, membership in the Leslie Garden Club, Junior Service League, and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority; and
WHEREAS, because of her participation in the numerous activities hereinbefore listed, Mrs. Lanier Oxford has significantly contributed to the favorable vote her husband has received every two years; and
WHEREAS, after ten long years of such participation, Mrs. Lanier Oxford has decided to add another name to the rolls of the voting list of the 116th District to insure beyond all question Representative Oxford's return to this august body in 1977; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this expectancy, the Honorable Oliver Oxford has now purchased future shares in the Hav-A-Tampa Cigar Company and is contemplating cornering the market in disposable diapers, baby food, baby bottles, and pabulum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Oxford on the expectancy of their first child after ten years of marriage.
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 the expanded family of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Oxford.

HR 772. By Representatives Brown of the 34th, Canty of the 38th, Lucas of the 102nd, Hill of the 127th and others:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing Black History Week; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Black youth share with all American youth the problem of becoming

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adjusted in family and other primary group relations, of achieving success in school work and security in economic pursuits, of maintaining health, of finding a balance between work and play, of assuming responsibility and of acquiring prestige in the social organiza tion of the community, and of working out a personal philosophy that guides their devel opment; and
WHEREAS, the caste distinctions of American Society at large have left their imprint on the Black personality; and
WHEREAS, Black people have still maintained their pride and have still made numerous contributions to the cultural, artistic, educational, religious, scientific and social betterment of our society, and 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 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; a renowned sports personality, Jim Brown, born 1936 on St. Simon's Island; 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 ninth to the thirteenth of February, has been designated Black History Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby recognizes the week of February ninth through the thirteenth as Black History Week and commends to all Georgians the culture and contributions for which Black History Week so proudly stands.

HR 773. By Representatives Russell of the 64th, Richardson of the 52nd, Egan of the 25th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating Honorable George K. Larsen; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, Honorable George K. Larsen, the distinguished gentleman from the 27th District and one of the most influential and respected members of the General Assembly, has been accepted to medical school at Emory University; and
WHEREAS, he received his B.A. Degree from Emory University and continued post graduate studies at Harvard prior to entering business as a computer systems engineer; and
WHEREAS, he served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, United States Army, from 1958 through 1961; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1970 and was elected House Republican Whip in 1974; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his engineering work and legislative duties, he serves as Vice President, Board of Directors, Georgia Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Georgia Lung Association; and
WHEREAS, George, as he is called by his multitude of friends, is one of the bestliked persons in State government and is held in fond affection by every member of this Body.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Honorable George K. Larsen, the distinguished Representative from the 27th District, on his outstanding service to the people of Georgia and on being accepted to medical school at Emory Univer sity.
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 George K. Larsen.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 774. By Representatives Jones of the 126th and Triplett of the 128th:

A RESOLUTION

Commending and inviting the officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the outstanding young people who have been selected as officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly are meeting in a training session in Atlanta on Febru ary 18 and 19,1976; and

WHEREAS, on April 15, 16, and 17, 1976, 1000 young people will "take over the Capitol" to participate in the Youth Assembly; and

WHEREAS, participants in the Youth Assembly prepare their own legislation to be acted upon by the Assembly and many Youth Assembly bills have been the source of legislation enacted into law by the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the outstanding young people who will be the leaders of the Youth Assembly be commended for their accomplishments and be invited to visit the General Assembly to watch its deliberations and activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF

GEORGIA that the members of this body do hereby commend the officials of the 31st

State YMCA Youth Assembly and invite them to come on the floor of the House and

Senate on February 19,1976.

,

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 Mr. Gerald Wade, the State Executive Director of the YMCA, and to the following officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly:

Quintus Williams, Mt. Zion - Youth Governor Lonnie Roberts, Hazlehurst - Lieutenant Governor Brian Avery, Covington - Speaker of the House Patty Tweed, LaGrange - President Pro Tern of House Fredia Fletcher, Thomasville - Speaker Pro Tern of Senate Dan Smith, Thomasville - Senate Floor Leader George White, Metter - House Floor Leader Vicki O'Kelley, Danielsville - Secretary of the Senate Kay Corbitt, Pearson - Clerk of the House.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Education:

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HR 775. By Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Rush of the 121st, Karrh of the 106th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is the subject of continuing importance to this State; and
WHEREAS, in every session of the General Assembly a number of pieces of legis lation are introduced relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the members of the General Assembly become informed about the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is hereby created the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Study Committee to be composed of seven members to be appointed by the Speaker. The Study Committee shall study the Teachers Retirement System and all other matters relative to the Teachers Retirement System.
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 regular 1977 Session of the General Assembly at which time the Committee shall stand abolished.

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 1369. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Ross of the 76th, Sizemore of the 136th, Richardson of the 52nd, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Felton of the 22nd, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave for teachers in the public schools in this State so as to provide for leaves of absence for maternity reasons; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Ham of the 80th and Hawkins of the 50th move to amend HB 1369 by adding after the word "job", on line 6, page 2, the following: "Final determination of ability to properly perform the required job functions shall be made by the local Board of Education."

Representative Hawkins of the 50th moves to amend HB 1369 as follows: By striking the word, "two" from line 23 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "one". By striking the word, "years" from line 23 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "year". By striking the word, "over" from line 27 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the words, "equal to". By inserting in line 28 on page 2 between the word, "applicant" and the word, "for" the following: "returning from a period of physical disability".

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By adding a new subsection at the end of quoted Section IB of Section 1 to be designated subsection (c) and to read as follows: "(c) If the local school board disagrees with any doctor's statement of disability, or ability, it may appoint a physician of the same medical specialty as the teacher's physician, for the purpose of receiving independent medical judgment."

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 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 municipal 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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide for the manner and method of disclosure of fees and reimbursable expenses paid 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 Georgia, to consultants, architects, or attor neys at law; to provide for the distribution thereof; to provide for the State Auditor to prescribe forms, promulgate rules and regulations and to make an annual report; to pro vide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Purpose. It is in the best interest of a free society that citizens be fully informed as to the conduct of their government, and that those who serve the public by performing services requiring special qualification, training, or knowledge and the exer cise of discretion or judgment be known and identified. Further, to insure that the public may better evaluate the stewardship of elected and appointed officials in the use of public funds for the purchase of professional services from other than full time employees, it is appropriate that disclosure be made of the use of professional personnel and of the fees and reimbursement paid for such services and incidental expenses.
Section 2. Report Required. Any fees for services or reimbursable expenses charged to any authority, created, authorized, or otherwise provided for by State law, or any board, bureau, commission, committee, department, institution, office, retirement system, or any other agency of the State of Georgia, by any consultant, architect or attorney at law, shall be identified by type of fee or expense and the purpose for which paid, to whom paid, and the dates when such payment or payments of fees and expenses were made, in the fiscal and financial records of any State agency which are submitted for audit to the State Auditor. Salaries paid and reimbursement of expenses made to professional persons employed on a full time basis by the authorities, or State agencies referred to herein are not included within the reporting requirement set forth in this Section.
Section 3. Distribution of Reports. A copy of each statement or report, referred to in Section 2 of this Act, of any authority, or State agency, in which a fee or expense

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paid to a consultant or member of a profession is identified and reported, as hereinbefore provided, shall be provided to the Attorney General, the State Auditor, and the Secretary of State, unless such statement or report is otherwise required by law to be provided to the Attorney General, the State Auditor, or to the Secretary of State.
Section 4. State Auditor to Prescribe Forms. The State Auditor shall by rule or regulation prescribe the form in which the reports of professional services shall be made by the authority, or State agency, where necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act. The State Auditor shall also establish dates for the submission of the reports required by this Act.
Section 5. State Auditor's Report. The State Auditor shall annually provide to the Governor, to each house of the General Assembly, to the Attorney General, and to the Secretary of State, a report in which the accumulated totals of payments of fees and expenses to members of professions, as hereinbefore described, are set forth, identifying by profession each person or the persons to whom payments were made and the totals of such payments to each such person or persons. The report of the State Auditor shall also identify the authority or State agency, which has retained such professional persons and the professional persons who have been so retained.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 7. Repealer. All laws and portions 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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 101, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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:

HB 1385. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6913, relative to the duty of the boards of tax assessors to ascertain what property is subject to taxation and describing penalties for unreturned taxes, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the amount of the penalty; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 92-6913, relative to the duty of the boards of tax assessors to ascertain what property is subject to taxation and describing penalties for unreturned taxes, as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the amount of the penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 92-6913, relative to the duty of the boards of tax assessors

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to ascertain what property is subject to taxation and describing penalties for unreturned taxes, as amended, is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following:
"penalty of 10%", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"penalty of 10 percent of the amount of such tax due", so that when so amended, Code Section 92-6913 shall read as follows:
"92-6913. Duty to Ascertain What Property Is Subject to Taxation. It shall be the duty of the board to diligently investigate and inquire into the property owned in the county for the purpose of ascertaining what property, real and personal, is subject to taxation in the county, and to require its proper returns for taxation. The board shall make such investigation as may be necessary to determine the value of any property upon which for any reason all taxes due to the State or to the county have not been paid in full as required by law, and, in all cases where the full amount of taxes due the State or county have not been paid, it shall be the duty of the tax assessors to assess against the owner, if known, and the property, if the owner is not known, the full amount of taxes which have accrued and which may not have been paid at any time within the statute of limitations. In all cases where taxes are assessed against the owner of property, the tax assessors may proceed to assess the same against the owner thereof according to the best information obtainable and such assessment, if otherwise lawful, shall constitute a valid lien against the property so assessed. In all cases where unreturned property is assessed by the board after the time provided by law for making tax returns has expired, the board shall add to the amount of State and county taxes due a penalty ef 16% penalty of 10 percent of the amount of such tax due, except that if the principal sum of the tax so assessed is less than ten ($10.00) dollars in amount, the board shall add to the amount of State and county taxes a pen alty of one ($1.00) dollar. The penalty herein provided shall be collected by the county tax collector or the county tax commissioner and in all cases paid into the county treas ury and remain the property of the county."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.

Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
YGignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.

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Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheets, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore. E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 0.

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

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 1445. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Chapter 84-9 of the Code of Ga. of 1933 relating to medical practi tioners, as amended, to provide that whenever a judgment of $3,000 or more in a case of malpractice of surgery and medicine is rendered against a person licensed by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, the Clerk of the Court in which the judgment was entered shall notify the Board; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee moves to amend HB 1445 as follows: By striking on line 3 and line 15 the words "of $3,000.00 or more"

The following amendment was read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 1445 by adding at the end of line 20 the following: "Said Clerk shall receive a fee of $3.00 from said Board for each report."

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams. John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B, N Berry, C.Ed
Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole, J.H. Coteman, T. Collins, M. YColwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.

N Cox, W.E. Crawford, J.G. Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott. E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.

Y Eraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. YHam, B,
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob
N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill.B.L. Hill.G.

N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.

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Knight, N.G.
N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.

Y Matthews, D.R. N McCoIlum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. N Mostiler. J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver
Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.

Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill
Scott, D.

N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom

N Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V.
Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 97.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Banks of the 104th moves to amend HB 1445 by adding the following words after "Board" on line 20, "within 30 days".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. YCarrell.B.
Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A. D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. YCrawford, J.G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Flovd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster. R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. YHill.G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCoIlum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall. W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

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

HB 1533. By: Representative Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-509, relating to the scope of the practice of chiropractors, so as to provide that cer tain students enrolled in an approved chiropractic college may perform chiro practic tasks under the supervision of an authorized instructor duly licensed
to practiced chiropractic in this State; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend HB 1533 as follows: (1) By striking the words, "death and" on line 18, page 1.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Cox of the 141st moves to amend HB 1533 as follows: By inserting on line 1 of page 2 after the word "performed" the following: "as a part of the student's course of instruction and such task is performed upon
the premises of an approved chiropractic college".

The report of the Committee, which was agreeable 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
YCarrell.B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob

Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.

Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.

Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.

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YVaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M. YWood.J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 139, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1371. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 99th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, by striking Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Title 46 so as to provide for the right to the writ of garnishment after judgment; to provide for affidavit and bond for garnishment; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, by striking Code Title 46, relat ing to garnishment, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, so as to provide for the right to the writ of garnishment after judgment; to provide for garnishment affidavit; to provide for a summons of gar nishment and additional summons; to provide for notice to the defendant; to provide under what conditions the writ of garnishment may issue before judgment; to provide that appli cation for garnishment before judgment be made to a judge; to provide for the contents of said application; to provide for order authorizing garnishment prior to judgment; to provide for bond in proceedings to secure garnishment prior to judgment; to provide for service on defendant and defendant's right to hearing in garnishment prior to judgment and the procedure thereof; to provide for the exemption of wages in garnishments prior to judgment; to provide for all funds and property to be held by clerk pending judgment in garnishment prior to judgment; to provide for what is subject to garnishment and for certain exemptions; to provide for restriction on discharge from employment by reason of garnishment; to provide for service of summons of garnishment upon corporation; to provide practice and procedure in garnishment cases; to provide for salaries of government employees to be subject to garnishment; to provide for release of summons of garnishment and its effect; to provide for the defendant to become a party to the garnishment and the procedure thereof; to provide the effect of defendant's traverse and substitution by bond; to provide for issues defendant may raise; to provide that claimants may become a party; to provide for the contents of garnishee's answer and service thereof; to provide for delivery of property to court by garnishee; to provide for traverse of garnishee's answer, the contents and service thereof; to provide for garnishee's expenses; to provide for judgment against garnishee for failure to answer and relief therefrom; to provide for distribution of proceeds after garnishee has answered; to provide for the order of trial; to provide procedure where defendant's traverse prevails; to provide for conflicting claims of garnishment cases; to provide for trial of plaintiff's traverse; to provide for discovery and amendment in garnishment cases; to provide for challenge to sufficiency of bond; to provide for judge to act where there is no clerk; to provide forms for garnishment; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, as amended, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Title 46, relating to garnishment, to read as follows:

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"TITLE 46 GARNISHMENT CHAPTER 46-1. POST - JUDGMENT GARNISHMENT. 46-101. Right to writ after judgment.--In all cases where a money judgment shall have been obtained in a court of this State, the plaintiff shall be entitled to the process of garnishment. 46-102. Affidavit; necessity and contents.--The plaintiff, his attorney at law, or his agent shall make an affidavit before any officer authorized to administer oaths setting forth that he has a judgment against a named defendant, the amount claimed to be due on such judgment, the name of the court which rendered such judgment and the case number thereof. Such affidavit may be made upon the affiant's best knowledge and belief. Upon the filing of such affidavit with the clerk of any court in the county of residence of the garnishee having jurisdiction over the garnishee, he shall cause a summons of garnishment to issue forthwith in duplicate. 46-103. Summons of garnishment.--The summons of garnishment shall be directed to the garnishee commanding him to file an answer stating what money or other prop erty is subject to garnishment. Such answer must be filed with the court issuing the summons not sooner than thirty days and not later than forty-five days after the service of such summons and must be accompanied by the money or other property subject to garnishment. Upon such affidavit, summons and its duplicate being delivered to the sheriff, marshal, constable or like officer of the court issuing the summons, it shall be his duty to serve the summons of garnishment and duplicate upon the person to whom it is directed and to make his entry of service upon the affidavit and return the same to the court. The summons of garnishment shall state that if the garnishee fails to answer the same, a judgment by default will be entered against the garnishee for the amount claimed by plaintiff against the defendant. 46-104. Additional summons.--Summons of garnishment may issue from time to time on the same affidavit until the judgment is paid, or the garnishment proceeding is otherwise terminated in accordance with this Code Title. 46-105. Duplicate summons as notice to defendant.--After service of the summons of garnishment and its duplicate upon the garnishee it shall be the garnishee's duty to transmit such duplicate summons of garnishment to the defendant named therein if the garnishee has money or other property subject to garnishment under Code Section 46-301 hereof. The garnishee shall transmit the duplicate summons of garnishment to the defendant within five days after service of the summons on the garnishee, if the garnishee has money or other property subject to garnishment at the time of service, or within five days after the garnishee first comes into possession or control of money or other property subject to garnishment, if the garnishee does not have money or other property subject to garnishment at the time of service. Garnishee's duty to transmit such duplicate summons of garnishment to the defendant may be satisfied either by delivering such duplicate to the defendant personally, or by mailing the same to the defendant at the address shown by the garnishee's records to be the defendant's address. The garnishee shall not be entitled to his expenses as hereinafter provided if he shall fail to comply with the requirements of this Section. CHAPTER 46-2. GARNISHMENT PRIOR TO JUDGMENT. 46-201. Right to writ before judgment.--In cases where suit is pending against the defendant, garnishment may issue prior to judgment only in the following cases: (a) When the defendant resides without the State; or (b) When the defendant is actually removing, or about to remove, without the limits of the county; or (c) When the defendant is causing his property to be removed beyond the limits of the State; or (d) When the defendant has transferred, or has threatened to transfer, or is about to transfer property to defraud or delay his creditors; or (e) When the defendant is insolvent. 46-202. Application to be made to judge; contents.--When the plaintiff contends one or more of the grounds set forth in Code Section 46-201 exists, prior to obtaining judg ment against the defendant, the plaintiff may make application to a judge of any court

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of record, other than the probate court, having personal jurisdiction over the garnishee and jurisdiction over the amount involved for an order authorizing the issuance of summons of garnishment. Such application shall be made in writing, under oath, and shall set forth the specific facts that show the existence of one or more of such grounds.
46-203. Order authorizing garnishment prior to judgment.-- After considering plain tiff's application, if the judge to whom same is made finds that the facts alleged show the existence of one or more of the grounds set forth in Code Section 46-201, he may enter an order authorizing garnishment prior to judgment. The entry of such order shall authorize the clerk of the court in which the garnishment proceedings are pending to issue summons of garnishment from time to time without a further showing until the case is terminated or until further order of the court.
46-204. Bond in proceedings to secure garnishment prior to judgment.--No summons of garnishment prior to judgment shall issue unless accompanied by a bond with good security, conditioned to pay the defendant all costs and damages that he may sustain in consequence of suing out said garnishment in the event that the amount claimed to be due was not due, or that no lawful ground for the issuance of such garnishment prior to judgment existed, or that the property sought to be garnished was not subject to garnishment. Such bond shall be in a sum equal to twice the amount claimed due in the plaintiff's application. The bond shall be presented to the clerk of the court where the application provided for in this Chapter is sought to be filed for approval by such clerk prior to making application to the judge of such court for the writ of garnishment.
46-205. Service upon defendant.--Upon the entry of an order authorizing the issuance of garnishment prior to judgment, summons of garnishment shall issue and be served as provided in Code Section 46-103, governing post-judgment garnishment. A copy of such order and of each summons of garnishment issued pursuant thereto shall be served upon the defendant in any manner prescribed for the service of original summons and complaints.
46-206. Defendant's right to hearing; procedure.--When summons of garnishment shall issue before judgment against the defendant, such defendant may at any time traverse the plaintiff's affidavit upon which such garnishment was obtained, stating that the same is untrue or legally insufficient. Upon filing of such traverse, the court shall issue a show cause order to the plaintiff requiring him to appear at a time certain, not to be more than ten days from the filing of the traverse, to prove the grounds for the issuance of the garnishment. If the plaintiff shall fail to carry the burden of proof, the order authorizing the garnishment prior to judgment shall be revoked.
46-207. Personal earnings of defendant not subject to garnishment prior to judgment.--Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, no part of the personal earnings of the defendant shall be subject to garnishment prior to judg ment, whether such earnings be denominated as salary, wages, commissions or other wise, and each summons of garnishment which is issued pursuant to this Chapter shall state the substance of this Section upon the face thereof.
46-208. Funds to be held by clerk pending judgment.--When funds or other property are paid into court or subject to garnishment under the provisions of this Chapter, the same shall be held by the clerk of the court in which the garnishment proceedings are pending until final judgment is entered against the defendant in the main proceed ings. Provided, however, that if the garnishment is released by filing of the bond pro vided for by Code Section 46-402, such funds or other property shall be delivered to the defendant, if no claim has been filed pursuant to Code Section 46-404 at the time such bond is approved and filed with the clerk of the court.
46-209. Proceedings subsequent to judgment.--After final judgment shall be entered in the suit upon which garnishment summons issued prior to judgment, the garnish ment proceedings shall continue in accordance with the provisions of Code Chapter 46-1 governing post-judgment garnishment. The plaintiff shall not have judgment against the garnishee until he shall have obtained final judgment against the defendant.
CHAPTER 46-3. PROPERTY AND PERSONS SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT.
46-301. What is subject to garnishment.--(a) All debts owed by the garnishee to the defendant at the time of service of summons of garnishment and all debts accruing

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from the garnishee to the defendant from the date of service to the date of the garnishee's answer shall be subject to process of garnishment, and no payment made by the garnishee to the defendant or to his order, or by any arrangement between the defendant and the garnishee after the date of the service of the summons of garnish ment shall defeat the lien of such garnishment.
(b) All property, money or effects of the defendant in the possession or control of the garnishee at the time of service of the summons of garnishment or coming into the possession or control of the garnishee at any time from the date of service of the summons of garnishment to the date of the garnishee's answer shall be subject to pro cess of garnishment, except in the case of collateral securities in the hands of a creditor, such securities shall not be subject to garnishment so long as there is an amount owed on the debt for which such securities were given as collateral.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 46-301(a), the maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any work week which is subject to garnishment may not exceed the lesser of:
(1) 25 percent of his disposable earnings for that week, or (2) The amount by which his disposable earnings for that week exceed thirty times the federal minimum hourly wage prescribed by Section 6(a) (1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, U.S.C. Title 29, Section 206(a) (1), in effect at the time the earnings are payable. 'Disposable earnings' shall mean that part of the earnings of an individual remaining after the deduction from those earnings of the amounts required by law to be withheld. (3) In case of earnings for a period other than a week, a multiple of the federal minimum hourly wage equivalent in effect to that set forth in Code Section 46-301(c)
(2) shall be used. (d) The exemption provided by Code Section 46-301(c) shall not apply if the judgment upon which the garnishment is based is a judgment for alimony or for the support of any dependent of the defendant, provided the summons of garnishment shall contain a notice to the garnishee that no exemption is applicable. (e) The limitation on garnishment set forth in Code Section 46-301(c) shall apply although the garnishee may receive a summons of garnishment in more than one gar nishment case naming the same defendant, and no garnishee shall withhold from the disposable earnings of the defendant any sum greater than the amount prescribed by such Section, regardless of the number of summonses served upon the garnishee. 46-302. Exemption of pensions paid to retired employees by former employers.--Except as otherwise provided by law, pensions paid by former employers to retired employees shall be exempt from the process of garnishment in the same manner and to the same extent as is provided for in the case of disposable earnings by Code Section 46-301(c). 46-303. Restriction on discharge from employment by reason of garnishment.--No employer may discharge any employee by reason of the fact that his earnings have been subjected to garnishment for any one indebtedness, even though more than one summons of garnishment may be served upon such employer with respect to such
indebtedness. 46-304. Service of summons of garnishment upon corporation.-- Service of a summons
of garnishment upon the agent in charge of either the registered office or the principal place of business of the corporation shall be sufficient. Such service shall be available in addition to such other means of service as are now or may hereafter be prescribed
by other laws. 46-305. Practice and procedure.--The procedure in garnishment cases shall be uni
form in all courts throughout this State, and except as otherwise provided in this Code Title, the Georgia Civil Practice Act shall apply in garnishment proceedings.
46-306. Salaries of government employees.--Salaries due officials or employees of the State government and of its political subdivisions, departments, agencies and instru mentalities shall be subject to garnishment. In such cases, the .summons shall be directed to such political entity and served upon the person authorized by law to draw the warrant on the treasury of the government or to issue a check for such salary so due, or upon the chief administrative officer of the political subdivision, department,

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agency or instrumentality, and such entity is required to answer said summons in accordance with the mandate thereof, and as provided by this Code Title. Only for the purpose stated in this Section, the State and its political subdivisions, departments, agencies and instrumentalities are made private persons.
46-307. Release of summons of garnishment.--It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court in which garnishment proceedings are pending to issue a release of garnish ment if
(a) the plaintiff or his attorney so requests in writing; or (b) the amount claimed due together with the costs of the garnishment proceeding are paid into court; or (c) a dissolution bond is filed by the defendant and approved by the clerk as provided for in this Code Title; or (d) in case a judge shall enter an order, after a hearing required by this Code Title, directing that such garnishment be released; or (e) the garnishment is dismissed. 46-308. Effect of release.--A release shall relieve the garnishee from any obligation to file an answer to any summons of garnishment pending on the date of the release and shall authorize the garnishee to deliver to the defendant in garnishment any money or other property in the garnishee's possession belonging to the defendant. A release shall not operate as a dismissal of the garnishment proceedings.
CHAPTER 46-4. PROCEDURE BY WHICH DEFENDANTS AND CLAIMANTS MAY BECOME PARTIES.
46-401. Defendant may become a party.--A garnishment proceeding is an action between the plaintiff and garnishee, but at any time before a judgment is rendered on garnishee's answer, or before money or other property subject to garnishment is distributed, the defendant may become a party to the garnishment for the purposes set out in Code Section 46-403 by filing a traverse to plaintiff's affidavit stating that the same is untrue or legally insufficient, and he shall be a party to all proceedings thereafter. Upon the filing of the defendant's traverse, and at the defendant's applica tion therefor, a judge of the court in which the case is pending shall order a hearing to be held not more than ten days from the date such traverse is filed. Such hearing is available to the defendant as a matter of right after filing his traverse, and no fur ther summons of garnishment may issue, nor may any money or other property answered subject to garnishment be disbursed until such hearing is held.
46-402. Effect of defendant's traverse on garnishee; substitution by bond.--When the defendant files his traverse, the garnishee is not relieved of filing an answer nor is garnishee relieved of delivering the money or other property of the defendant which is subject to the garnishment to the court, unless the defendant files in the clerk's office of the court where the garnishment is pending a bond with good security in favor of the plaintiff conditioned for the payment of any judgment that may be rendered in such proceeding. Such bond shall be subject to approval by the clerk of said court, and upon receipt of a bond deemed acceptable by such clerk, it shall be his duty to issue a release of any summons of garnishment pending in such garnishment proceed ing. If the plaintiff shall prevail in such proceeding, he may enter up judgment upon such bond against the principal and securities therein, as judgment may be entered against securities upon appeal. Where the defendant files such bond, no further gar nishment process may be filed in any court by the plaintiff against the defendant until the issues raised by the defendant's pleadings are decided.
46-403. Issues defendant may raise.--(a) When garnishment proceedings are based upon a judgment, the defendant, by traverse of plaintiff's affidavit, may challenge the existence of such judgment or the amount claimed due thereon. The defendant may plead any other matter in bar of said judgment, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section.
(b) The validity of the judgment upon which a garnishment is based may only be challenged in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Civil Practice Act, and no such challenge shall be entertained in the garnishment case. However, where the court finds that the defendant has attacked the validity of the judgment upon which the garnishment is based in an appropriate forum, the judge may order the garnishment

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released and stayed until the validity of such judgment has been determined in such forum.
(c) If the garnishment proceedings are based upon a pending suit, the case shall pro ceed in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 46-206.
46-404. Claimants may become a party.--At any time before judgment is rendered on garnishee's answer, or money or other property subject to garnishment is distributed, any person may file a claim in writing under oath stating that he has a claim superior to that of the plaintiff to the money or other property in the hands of the garnishee subject to the process of garnishment, and such claimant shall be a party to all further proceedings upon said garnishment.
CHAPTER 46-5. ANSWER AND SUBSEQUENT
PROCEEDINGS.
46-501. Contents of answer.--Within the time prescribed by Code Section 46-103, the garnishee shall file his answer describing what money or other property is subject to garnishment under Code Section 46-301. If the garnishee shall owe the defendant any sum for wages, the answer shall also state specifically when the wages were earned by defendant and whether the same were earned as daily, weekly, or monthly wages. If garnishee has been served with summons in more than one garnishment case involv ing the same defendant, garnishee shall state in each answer that the money or other property is being delivered to the court subject to the claims of all the cases giving the numbers of all such cases in each answer. If the garnishee shall be unable to answer as herein provided, his inability shall appear in his answer, together with all the facts plainly, fully, and distinctly set forth, so as to enable the court to give judgment thereon.
46-502. Service of answer.--All answers by garnishee shall concurrently with filing be served upon the plaintiff or his attorney. Service may be shown by the written acknowledgment of the plaintiff or his attorney or by the certificate of the garnishee or his attorney, attached to garnishee's answer, that a copy of the answer was mailed to plaintiff or his attorney. Provided, however, no service shall be required unless the name and address of the plaintiff or his attorney shall appear on the face of the sum mons of garnishment. Provided further, that if garnishee fails to serve the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall be allowed fifteen days from the time plaintiff receives actual notice
of the answer to traverse same. 46-503. Delivery of property to court.--Along with the answer, the garnishee shall
deliver to the court the money or other property admitted in the answer to be subject to garnishment.
46-504. Traverse of answer of garnishee.--If the garnishee serves his answer on the plaintiff as provided in Code Section 46-502, the plaintiff or claimant must traverse said answer within fifteen days after it is served or the garnishee is automatically discharged of further liability with respect to the summons so answered.
46-505. Contents of traverse.--The traverse of garnishee's answer shall be a state ment by the plaintiff or his attorney or by a claimant or his attorney that garnishee's answer is untrue or legally insufficient. Such statement places in issue all questions of law and fact concerning garnishee's answer.
46-506. Service of traverse.--A traverse shall be served in the same manner as is provided in Section 5(b) (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 81A-105 (b)) of the Georgia Civil Practice Act for the service of subsequent pleadings.
46-507. Garnishee's expenses.--Garnishee shall be entitled to his actual reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, in making a true answer of garnishment. The amount so incurred shall be taxed in the bill of costs and shall be paid by the party upon whom the cost is cast as costs are cast in other cases. The garnishee may deduct 10 percent from the amount paid into court, not to exceed $50.00, as reasonable expenses; but if garnishee can show that his actual reasonable expenses exceed the aforesaid amount, he must petition the court for a hearing, at the time of making his answer, without deducting from the amount paid into court. Upon hearing from the parties, the court may enter an order for payment of actual expenses proven by the garnishee to have been incurred in making his answer. In the event the garnishee makes the deduction herein permitted, but the costs are later cast upon the garnishee,

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then the garnishee shall forthwith refund to the defendant the funds deducted; and if the costs are later cast against the plaintiff, then the court shall render judgment in favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff for the amount of such deductions made by the garnishee.
46-508. Default judgment against garnishee on failure to answer.--In case garnishee fails or refuses to file an answer by the forty-fifth day after service of the summons, judgment by default may be entered at any time thereafter against garnishee for the amount claimed to be due on the judgment obtained against the defendant.
46-509. Relief from default judgment.--When a judgment is rendered against him under Code Section 46-508, on motion filed not later than one year from the date of the judgment so obtained, garnishee, upon payment of all accrued costs of court, may have the judgment modified so that the amount of the judgment shall be reduced to 125 percent of the amount by which garnishee was indebted to defendant from the time of service of summons of garnishment through and including the last day on which a timely answer could have been made for all money, other property, or effects belong ing to the defendant which came into garnishee's hands from the time of service of the summons through and including the last day on which a timely answer could have been made, and in the case of garnishment of wages, less any exemption allowed the defendant by law. Provided, however, the amount of the judgment shall not be reduced below an amount equal to 15 percent of the principal amount of the judgment against the defendant or $50.00, whichever is greater. Provided, further, that on the trial of the motion, the burden of proof shall be on the garnishee.
46-510. Proceedings after answer.--Fifteen days after answer is filed and no traverse or claim has been filed:
(a) If money is delivered to the court by garnishee, the clerk shall pay said money to plaintiff or his attorney on his application;
(b) If other property is delivered to the court by garnishee, the sheriff, marshal, constable or like officer of the court shall sell the property in the manner provided by law for the sale of property levied under an execution and the proceeds of such sale shall be delivered to the plaintiff or his attorney on his application;
(c) If money or other property admitted to be subject to the garnishment is not deliv ered to the court, judgment shall be rendered for the plaintiff and against the garnishee for said money or other property and execution shall issue on said judgment.
46-511. Order of trial after answer.--After garnishee's answer is filed, the defendant's traverse shall be tried first, and plaintiff's traverse shall be tried second. Claims shall be tried last. Provided, however, the court shall retain the money or other property subject to garnishment until trial of any claim which may be filed under this Title.
46-512. Procedure where defendant prevails; claims.--Where the defendant prevails upon the trial of the issues made by his traverse, the garnishment case shall be dis missed by the court and any money or other property belonging to the defendant in the possession of the court shall be restored to the defendant, unless a claim thereto has been filed. If a claim has been filed, all parties of record may introduce evidence to establish their respective interests in the money or other property in court, and the court shall direct that the money or other property be distributed in accordance with the laws governing priority of claims.
46-513. Conflicting claims of cases.--Where money or other property is in court subject to the claims of more than one garnishment case, any interested party to any one of the garnishment cases may make a motion to the court in his case for the distri bution of such funds. Each party of interest in each case and the clerk of the court shall be served with a copy of the motion. Upon hearing the motion, the court shall enter an order directing that the clerk be paid the court cost of each garnishment pro ceeding first, and all remaining funds shall be distributed in accordance with the law governing the relative priorities of claims, judgments and liens.
46-514. Trial of plaintiff's traverse; judgment against garnishee.--On the trial of
plaintiff's traverse, if the court finds the garnishee has failed to properly answer the
summons, the court shall disallow any expenses claimed by the garnishee and render
a judgment against the garnishee for any money or other property the court finds
subject to garnishment which the garnishee has failed to deliver to the court.

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CHAPTER 46-6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 46-601. Discovery.--Discovery in a garnishment proceeding shall be made in the manner provided for in the Georgia Civil Practice Act. 46-602. Amendment.--Unless otherwise provided in this Act, any affidavit, bond or pleading required or permitted by any provision of this Code Title shall be amendable at any time before judgment thereon. 46-603. Challenge to sufficiency of bond.--Any party of record to a proceeding under this Code Title who may be affected materially thereby may challenge the sufficiency of any bond required or permitted by any provision hereof. Such challenge shall be made by motion to require additional security, and if upon hearing the same the court shall determine that the security upon the bond is inadequate for the purposes for which such bond is filed, an order shall be entered requiring the person filing such bond to furnish additional security within seven days of the date of such order. The original surety shall not be discharged from his liability on the bond until another surety is approved. 46-604. Judge to act where no clerk.--Where any provisions of this Code Title which make the performance of any function the duty of the clerk, such function shall be performed by the judge if the court in which the proceedings are filed has no clerk. 46-605. Forms for post-judgment garnishment.--For the purpose of this Code Title, the following forms are hereby declared to be sufficient for garnishment after judg ment. Provided, nothing in this Section shall be construed to require the use of partic ular forms in any proceeding under this Code Title.

(a) Garnishment Affidavit.

_________COURT OF _____________

COUNTY

Plaintiff v.

No.__________________

Defendant

Garnishee

Address
Personally appeared the undersigned affiant who on oath says that he is the above plaintiff, his agent, or his attorney at law and that the above defendant is indebted to said plaintiff on a judgment as described as follows:
__________________ is the case number in the __________________ Court of _____________County which rendered the judgment against the defend ant, $_______________ being the balance thereon.

Affiant Sworn to and subscribed before me this __________________, 19___

Plaintiff's Attorney

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(b) Summons of garnishment. ___COURT OF __________________COUNTY

Plaintiff

v.

No.

Defendant SUMMONS OF GARNISHMENT
To: ______ ______ __ Garnishee

Address
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to immediately hold all property, money, wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the defendant, or debts owed to the defendant named above at the time of service of this summons and between the time of service of this summons and the time of making your answer. Further you are commanded to transmit to the defendant within five days, either personally or by mail, the duplicate summons of garnishment served herewith; and, not sooner than 30 days but not later than 45 days after you are served with this summons to file your answer in writing with the clerk of this court and serve a copy upon the plaintiff or his attorney named below. Money or other property subject to this summons should be delivered to the court with your answer. Should you fail to answer this summons, a judgment will be rendered against you for the amount the plaintiff claims due by the defendant.
Witness the Honorable __________________, Judge of said Court.
This _________________ 19____________.

Clerk,__________Court of ______County _____ Service perfected on Garnishee, this _____ _____ day of _________________, 19_

Plaintiffs Attorney Deputy Marshal, Sheriff or Constable

(c) Defendant's traverse and order thereon.

___ ____

COURT OF

COUNTY

Plaintiff

v.

No.

Defendant

Garnishee

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TRAVERSE OF DEFENDANT
Now comes the defendant in the above styled case and traverses the plaintiff's affida vit by saying the same is untrue or legally insufficient.

Defendant or his attorney at law
ORDER
It is hereby ordered that a hearing be held upon the defendant's traverse before this Court on the ______ day of ________, 19____, at _____ o'clock, ____. M., and that a copy of the defendant's traverse and this order be served as provided by law.
This ______________day of _____________, 19_____.

Judge, ________Court of ________County (CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE)

(d) Answer of garnishment. COURT OF
. Plaintiff No.
Defendant Garnishee

COUNTY

ANSWER OF GARNISHMENT
1. At the time of service or from the time of service to the time of this answer, garnishee had in his possession the following described property of the defendant:
2. At the time of service or from the time of service to the time of this answer, all debt accruing from garnishee to defendant is in the amount of

3. $________________ of the amount named in paragraph 2, was wages earned at the rate of $ _____________ per _______________ for the period beginning ____________, 19 ____________ through the time of making this answer. The amount of wages which is subject to this garnishment is computed as follows:
$________________Gross earnings $________________Total social security and withholding tax $________________Total disposable earnings $________________Amount of wages subject to garnishment
4. Garnishee further states:

Garnishee or his attorney at law (CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE)
(e) Plaintiff's traverse. ___ COURT OF _______________COUNTY

Plaintiff v.

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No.__________________

Defendant

Garnishes
TRAVERSE OF PLAINTIFF
Now comes the plaintiff in the above styled case and traverses the garnishee's answer by saying the same is untrue or legally insufficient.

Plaintiff or his attorney at law
(CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) (f) Release of garnishment.
__ COURT OF __________________ COUNTY RELEASE OF GARNISHMENT TO: ___________________ Garnishee This is to notify you that you have been released from filing an answer to any and all summons of garnishment pending as of this date in the case of: No.
Plaintiff
Defendant This release authorizes you to deliver to the defendant in garnishment any money
or other property in your possession belonging to the defendant. This release does not terminate the garnishment proceedings nor does this release
relieve you of any obligation placed on you by the service of a summons of garnishment subsequent to this date.
This _______ day of _______________, 19_____.

Clerk, ______ Court of ______ County".
Section 2. 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.

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Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval, and shall apply to all garnishment cases pending on the date of its adoption.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lambert of the 112th moves to amend the Committee Substitute to HB 1371 as follows:
By striking in its entirety Code Section 46-306, beginning on line 13 of page 10.
By renumbering Code Sections 46-307 and 46-308, found on pages 10 and 11, as Code Sections 46-306 and 46-307.
By adding immediately preceding Code Chapter 46-6, between lines 15 and 16 on page 18, a new Code Chapter to be designated "Chapter 46-5A", to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 46-5A. SUBJECTION OF SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS
46-501A. Salaries of officials and employees of State and its subdivisions made subject. Money due officials or employees of an incorporated town, city, county or State government, or any department or institution thereof, as salary for services performed for or on behalf of said town, city, county or State, or any department or institution thereof, may be garnished.
46-502A. Person on whom summons served; answer. In such cases, the writ or sum mons of garnishment may be served on the person authorized by law to draw the warrant on the treasury of the government to be garnished, or to issue a check for such salary so due, and such person shall be required to answer said writ or summons in accordance with the mandate thereof, and as provided by law.
46-503A. Exclusion of costs, fees, commissions, etc., from 'salary'. The term salary, as herein used, is not intended to include or cover costs and charges of court, or fees, commissions, percentages or allowances of public officers, and such are not subject to writs of garnishment under the provisions of this Chapter.
46-504A. Issuance only after judgments rendered on claims ex contractu. The salary herein referred to is not subject to writ or summons of garnishment in aid of a pending suit, but such writ or summons may issue only after final judgment or decree, on which execution can issue, rendered in actions on contracts, or growing out of contracts express or implied, and being judgments ex contractu. The judgment on which such writ or summons can issue, must be founded upon a debt, demand or claim against said defend ant, which originated subsequent to the 1st day of April, 1945, and the salary herein referred to is not subject to writ or summons of garnishment issued on judgments ex delicto.
46-505A. Assent of official as prerequisite to judgment. Where an official of any of the said governments or other person herein designated, has been garnished, as pro vided by the preceding Sections, and answer has been filed by said person, in accordance with the mandate of said writ or summons, admitting that the branch of government which has been garnished is due, or will be due, the defendant in said garnishment proceedings, money for salary, and has said money for payment when due, the said answer must also show the assent of said official, or person hereinabove authorized, that judgment may be entered in said cause for the amount shown in said answer, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy plaintiff's judgment. And in no case shall judgment against said official, or other person herein authorized and designated, as the agent of the garnishee, be entered by default, or on said answer, or in said gar nishment proceedings, unless and until such assent and consent to said judgment is

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shown in said answer or in the trial of the garnishment case. When such final judgment is so entered, after trial of said proceedings, the said judgment shall be against the official or person hereinabove authorized to return said answer, as such official or agent of the garnishee, and said judgment shall show that said official or authorized person, as such agent of the garnishee, consented that said judgment be entered in said gar nishment proceedings.
46-506A. Withholding payment to defendant after service; payment after judgment. After such writ or summons has been served, as provided in this Chapter, the said agent of the garnishee shall draw no warrant or check for the money due such defend ant, as salary, and included in the answer filed in said garnishment cause, until such garnishment proceedings have terminated, unless said writ is dissolved in the manner provided by law. And after final judgment condemning said money, as herein provided, said agent of the garnishee may draw warrant or check for the money so condemned in favor of and deliver same to the clerk of the court, or to the court, where such judg ment was obtained."

The following amendment to the Lambert amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Lambert amendment to the Committee substitute to HB 1371 as follows: By adding on line 105 after the word "proceedings" the following: "Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, salaries due officials or employees of the State government and of its political subdivisions, departments, agencies and instrumentalities shall be subject to garnishment without the assent or consent of an official, as hereinabove described, if the garnishment is based upon a judgment for the support of any dependent of the defendant and the summons of garnishment contains a notice to the garnishee that the garnishment is for sup port of a dependent of the defendant. Likewise, judgment can be entered by default, as hereinabove set forth, without such assent or consent to said judgment if the garnishment is for the support of any dependent of the defendant and proper notice of same was given to garnishee."

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I.
N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. NElliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.

N Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup. Ben

N Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLee,W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.

Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

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Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.

N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.

N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.

N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall.V.
Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Lambert amendment, as amended, the ayes were 30, nays 120.

The Lambert amendment, as amended, was lost.

Two amendments, offered by Representative McCollum of the 134th, were read and withdrawn by unanimous consent.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, P.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. YCollins.M. YColwell.C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. .Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner. Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris. B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. YHill.G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.I Bill i Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips. W.R. Y Pmkston, F.C. Y Rainey. H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewev Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson. A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 141, nays 10.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate was again taken up for consideration:

SR 248. By Senators Reynolds of the 48th, Riley of the 1st, Brown of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide, beginning with the year 1978, that the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit instead of separately; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the election of the President of the Senate by the Senators; 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 I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution, relating to the Lieutenant Governor, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII to read as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor; Succession to Executive Power.--There shall be a Lieutenant Governor who shall have the same qualifications as the Governor. He shall be elected at the same time and for the same term as the Governor. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected jointly as a unit by the casting by each voter of a single vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. At the time any person qualifies with a political party to seek nomination as that political party's candidate for Gover nor, he shall designate the name of the person who shall run with him as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. No person shall qualify to seek nomination as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The name of the candidate for Governor and the name of the candidate for Lieutenant Governor shall be listed on the ballot in the primary as a unit, and every person voting in said primary shall cast only one vote for the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The same procedure for listing candidates for said offices shall be used in the general election, and persons voting in the general election shall also vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor as a unit. When any notice of intention of a person to be a write-in candidate for Governor is given as pro vided in this Constitution, the name of such person's choice as candidate for Lieutenant Governor shall be given at the same time.
The Lieutenant Governor shall act as the Executive Secretary of the Governor and shall have such duties as shall be provided by law and by the Governor. He shall receive such compensation and allowances as shall be provided by law.
In case of the death, resignation or disability of the Governor, the Lieutenant Gover nor shall become Governor for the unexpired term. In case of the death, resignation or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the President of the Senate shall exercise the executive power until the removal of the disability or the election and qualification of a Governor at a special election which shall be held within 90 days from the date on which the President of the Senate shall assume the executive power.
For the purpose of electing the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the provisions of this Paragraph shall be applicable to the primaries and elections in 1978 and to all primaries and elections thereafter. For all other purposes, the provisions of this Paragraph shall not become effective until the first day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979. Until that time, the provisions of this Paragraph as they existed prior to the ratification of this amendment shall remain in force and effect, and the Lieutenant Goernor serving at the time of the ratification of this amendment shall continue to serve, subject to the provisions of laws applicable thereto and the provisions of this Constitution, until the first day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979. Except as provided in this Paragraph, wherever the words 'Lieu tenant Governor' appear in this Constitution and in any statute, such words shall be held and taken to mean the 'President of the Senate', and such words are hereby stricken and the words 'President of the Senate' are hereby inserted in lieu thereof."

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Section 2. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sentence thereof the following:
"and, effective on the first day of the 1979 regular session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected viva voce", so that when so amended, Article III, Section V, Paragraph II shall read as follows:
"Paragraph II. President. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the Presi dent of the Senate and, effective on the first day of the 1979 regular session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected viva voce. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President, or in the event of his succession to the executive power."
Section 3. 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 beginning in the year 1978 the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be elected
( ) NO jointly as a unit instead of separately and to provide that the President of the Senate shall be elected by the Senators?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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 provide that the President of the Senate shall be elected from the Senators and to provide for duties of the Lieutenant Governor and for succession to the executive power; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution, relating to the President of the Senate, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph II, to read as follows:
"Paragraph II. President and President Pro Tempore. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the President of the Senate and shall be elected viva voce from the Senators. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall become President in case of the death, resignation or permanent disability of the President. In the event the President is unable to perform the duties of his office because of temporary disability, the President Pro Tempore shall act as President during the period of temporary disability. In the event the President Pro Tempore becomes President while the General Assembly is in session, the Senate shall elect a President Pro Tempore viva voce from the Senators. In the event the President Pro Tempore becomes President at a time when the General Assembly is not in session, the Senate shall elect a President Pro Tempore viva voce from the Senators at the next session, if any, during the same term, whether it be a regular session or an extraordinary session. Permanent and temporary disability shall be determined in the same manner as provided for such determination in the case of the Governor. The provi sions of this Paragraph shall not become effective until the first day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979. Until that time the provisions of this Para graph as they existed prior to the ratification of this amendment shall remain in force and effect."

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Section 2. Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution, relating to the Lieutenant Governor, is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII, to read as follows:
"Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor; Succession to Executive Power. There shall be a Lieutenant Governor who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor. No person shall be eligible to the office of Lieutenant Governor who shall not have been a citizen of the United States 15 years and a citizen of the State six years, and who shall not have attained the age of 30 years when he assumes office. The Lieutenant Governor shall have, in addition to such duties as may be prescribed by law, such other duties as may be delegated by the Governor, and when requested by the Governor, may represent the State in official and ceremonial occasions. If the Governor dies, resigns or becomes permanently dis abled, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the Gen eral Assembly, at which time a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term, except that if such death, resignation or permanent disability shall occur at any time after the date which is 30 days prior to the first such general election in the Governor's term, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the Governorelect dies, resigns or becomes permanently disabled, the Lieutenant Governor-elect, upon becoming the Lieutenant Governor, shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election, at which election a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term. Whenever there shall be a vacancy in the office of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise the executive powers of the government until a successor is elected and qualified, and in case of the death, resignation or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive powers of the government until the election and qualification of a Governor. If the Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office because of a temporary physical or mental disability, the Lieu tenant Governor shall exercise the executive power during the period of temporary disability. The Supreme Court of Georgia, upon a petition from the Governor or a peti tion from the Attorney General and four other elected constitutional executive officers, excluding the Lieutenant Governor, shall determine whether or not the Governor is unable to perform the duties of his office because of a physical or mental disability. If the disability is determined to be permanent, the Supreme Court shall declare the office vacant, and the succession to the executive power shall be as provided for death or resignation. If the disability is determined not to be permanent, the Supreme Court shall determine when the disability has ended, and the Governor shall resume the exer cise of the executive power. If the Lieutenant Governor, while exercising the executive power during a period of temporary disability of the Governor, is unable to perform such duties because of a physical or mental disability, determined in the same manner as for the Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive power."
Section 3. 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 President of the Senate shall be elected from the Senators and to provide for duties
( ) NO of the Lieutenant Governor and for succession to the executive power?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Sigman of the 74th moves to amend House State of the Republic Committee Substitute to SR 248 as follows:
By striking lines 1 through 28 on page 1, lines 1 through 32 on page 2, lines 1 through 33 on page 3, and lines 1 through 32 on page 4 in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish the office of Lieutenant Governor; to provide for the election of a President of the Senate viva voce from said body; to provide for succession to the office of Governor; to provide that nothing con tained herein shall, in any manner, affect the Lieutenant Governor prior to a certain date; to provide an effective date; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sentence thereof the following:
'and, effective on the first day of the regular 1979 Session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected from the membership of the Senate viva voce.', so that when so amended, Article III, Section V, Paragraph II shall read as follows:
'Paragraph II. President. The presiding officer of the Senate shall be styled the President of the Senate and, effective on the first day of the regular 1979 Session of the General Assembly, the President of the Senate shall be elected from the membership of the Senate viva voce. A President Pro Tempore shall be elected viva voce from the Senators and shall act in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President, or in the event of his succession to the executive power.'
Section 2. Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking said paragraph in its entirety, which reads as follows:
'Paragraph VII. Lieutenant Governor. Succession to Executive Power. There shall be a Lieutenant Governor, who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor. He shall be President of the Senate, and shall receive the sum of $2,000.00 per annum. In case of the death, resignation, or disability of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and in case of the death or resig nation of the Governor-Elect, the Lieutenant Governor-Elect, who shall be deemed to be the Governor's successor, upon becoming the Lieutenant Governor, shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the General Assembly, at which a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term; but if such death, resignation, or disability shall occur within thirty days of the next general election, or if the term will expire within ninety days after the next general election, the Lieutenant Gover nor shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the Lieutenant Governor shall become a candidate for the unexpired term of the Governor, he shall thereby resign his office as Lieutenant Governor, effective upon the qualification of the Governor elected for the unexpired term, and his successor for the unexpired term shall be elected at such election. In case of the death, resignation, or disability of both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall exercise the executive power until the removal of the disability or the election and qualification of a Gover nor at a special election, which shall be held within sixty days from the date on which the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall assume the executive power. A Lieutenant Governor shall be elected at the general election in 1946 and shall qualify at the same time as the Governor. Until the qualification of a Lieutenant Governor the provisions of Article V, Section I, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of Georgia of 1877 shall remain of full force and effect.',

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and substituting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph VII to read as follows: 'Paragraph VII. Office of Lieutenant Governor Abolished; Succession to Executive
Power. The office of Lieutenant Governor is hereby abolished, effective on the first day of the regular 1979 Session of the General Assembly, and no person shall serve as Lieutenant Governor after said date. On or after the first day of the regular 1979 Session of the General Assembly in the event of the disability, death, resignation, or removal from office of the Governor, or in the event of the disability, death or resignation of the Governor-Elect resulting in the failure of the Governor-Elect to assume the office of Governor, the Secretary of State shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the next general election for members of the General Assembly, at which a successor to the Governor shall be elected for the unexpired term; but if such death, resignation, disability, or removal from office shall occur within thirty days of the next general election, or if the term will expire within ninety days after the next general election, the Secre tary of State shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor for the unexpired term. If the Secretary of State shall become a candidate for the unexpired term of the Governor, he shall thereby resign his office as Secretary of State, effective upon the qualification of the Governor elected for the unexpired term, and his successor for the unexpired term shall be elected at such election. In the event of the disability, death, resignation, or removal from office of the Governor and the Secretary of State, the President of the Senate shall exercise the executive power and receive the compensation of the Governor until the removal of the disabil ity or, in the case of death, resignation, or removal from office, until the election and qualification of a Governor at a special election, which shall be held within 60 days from the date on which the President of the Senate assumed the executive power. Any person so elected shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of office of the Governor whose office is vacant. Any successor to the office shall become Governor in fact and shall be entitled to all of the emoluments, perquisites, powers, and duties of the Governor upon taking the oath of office. Until the first day of the regular 1979 Session of the General Assembly the provisions of Article V, Section I, Paragraph VII of this Constitution as said Paragraph existed immedi ately prior to the effective date of this Paragraph shall remain of full force and effect, except that a Lieutenant Governor shall not be elected at the 1978 general election.'
Section 3. Article V, Section I, Paragraph XI of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking from said Paragraph the following:
'Lieutenant Governor', and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'President of the Senate', so that when so amended, Paragraph XI shall read as follows:
'Paragraph XI. Reprieves and Pardons; State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The Governor shall have power to suspend the execution of a sentence of death, after conviction, for offenses against the State, until the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, hereinafter provided, shall have an opportunity of hearing the application of the convicted person for any relief within the power of such Board, or for any other purpose which may be deemed necessary by the Governor. Upon conviction for treason the Governor may only suspend the execution of the sentence and report the case to the General Assembly at the next meeting thereof, when the General Assem bly shall either pardon, commute the sentence, direct its execution or grant a further reprieve. The Governor shall, at each session of the General Assembly, communicate to that body each case of suspension of sentence, stating the name of the convict, the offense for which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the reprieve or suspension, and the reasons for granting the same. He shall take care that the laws are faithfully executed, and shall be a conservator of the peace through out the State. There shall be a State Board of Pardons and Paroles to be composed of not less than five or more than seven members, the number to be determined by the General Assembly. Until changed by the General Assembly, the Board shall con sist of three members. The additional members of the Board, if added by the General

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Assembly, and the successors to the present members and all members of the Board who are subsequently appointed to fill vacancies shall continue to serve on the Board for a period of seven years or until they shall be removed from office for cause by the unanimous action of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor President of the Senate and Attorney General or by the judgment of the Senate in a trial of impeachment. All appointments to the Board shall be made by the Governor and shall be subject to the confirmation of the Senate. The present members of the Board shall serve out the terms to which they were appointed. The Governor shall not be a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. The General Assembly shall fix the compensation of the members of the Board, but until changed by the General Assem bly, the members shall continue to receive that compensation which the present members are receiving. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall have power to grant reprieves, pardons and paroles, to commute penalties, remove disabilities imposed by law, and may remit any part of a sentence for any offense against the State, after conviction except in cases of treason or impeachment, and except in cases in which the Governor refuses to suspend a sentence of death. Provided that such Board shall act on all applications within 90 days from the filing of same, and in all cases a majority shall decide the action of the Board. If any member for any cause is unable to serve in any case involving capital punishment when the Board shall consist of three members, the Governor shall act as the third member of said Board and the action so taken in such instance shall be by unanimous vote. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall at each session of the General Assembly communicate to that body in full detail each case of pardon, parole, commutation, removal of dis abilities or remission of sentences granted, stating the name of the convict, the offense for which he was convicted, the sentence and its date, the date of the pardon, parole, commutation, removal of disabilities or remission of sentence and the reasons for granting the same, and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may make rules and regulations as may be authorized by law.
Each year the Board shall elect one of its members to serve as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. The General Assembly may enact laws in aid of, but not inconsistent with, this Paragraph.'
Section 4. 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 abolish the office of Lieu tenant Governor, effective on the first day of the regular 1979 Session
( ) NO of the General Assembly, to provide for the succession to the office of Governor, and to provide for the election of a President of the Senate viva voce from said body?'
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ''YNeos'.'. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State."

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
YBargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. y Beckham, B. ^ TWi-v r VH ,, D, ,'J i N Blackshear, J.
N Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A.

N Brown, Ben N Buck > T B -
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J.

N Carnes, C. N Carr, T - c N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.

N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M.

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NColwell.C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.

N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob
N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.

King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
N Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
N Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill

Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.

N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 125.
The amendment was lost.
The following amendment was read:
Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to SR 248 by striking from line 22, page 3, "The Secretary of State" and inserting, "The Speaker of the House".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr.
N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben NBuck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G.

N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon

N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.

N Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee.W.J.lBilli Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.

Matthews, D.R.
N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.

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N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.

N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. " N Sweat, Ottis

N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplet!, Tom N Tucker, R.M.

N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim

Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 22, nays 128.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SR 248 by adding after the word "provide" on line 23, page 4, the following words: "that the Office of Lieutenant Governor be moved from the legislative branch of government to the executive branch of government and"

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman. J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck.T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes.C. Y Carr, T.C. N Carrell. B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance. G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs. P. N Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton. A.D. NCole. J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

NConnell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. YDavis.W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. X Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen. G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLec, W.J.lBilli Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas. D.E.

Y Mann. C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. NPinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewev N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams. Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis K Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall.V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 89. The amendment was lost.

Representative Matthews of the 145th stated that he had been called from the floor

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of the House when the roll was called on SR248, but had he been present would have voted "aye".
The Committee substitute was adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. N Adams, John
N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck.J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed YBlackshear.J. Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben YBuck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C YCarr. T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs. P. N Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E,
NCrawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis W
Y Dean. D.C.
YDent, R.A.
YDixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison. C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, WJ.lBilli Y Leggett, L.
Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 98, nays 55.
The Resolution, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds con stitutional majority, was lost.
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 1265. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, King of the 96th, Felton of the 22nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-112 relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to delete the exemption for persons who are sixty-five (65) years of age or older; 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 109, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Larsen of the 114th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1265.

HB 1672. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Peters of the 2nd, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-13, relating to fees and taxes as amended, so as to provide that certain information shall be confidential and privileged; to prohibit the disclosure of certain confidential information; to provide for excep tions; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.

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

HB 1671. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Peters of the 2nd, Parrish of the 97th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the collection and disposition of fees, taxes and funds; to provide for refunds and credits; to provide for time limits; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Insurance moves to amend HB 1671 as follows: By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4 and by inserting following Section 2 a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval."

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Buck of the 95th moves to amend HB 1671 as follows: By striking in its entirety Section 2 on page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Code Section 56-1312 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 56-1312 to read as follows: 'Section 56-1312. Refunds, credits and annuities.--Refunds and credits of license fees and taxes levied by this Chapter shall be made by the Commissioner in accord ance with the provisions of Sections 56-228, 56-228.1 and 56-228.2 of the Georgia Insurance Code. For purposes of this Chapter, annuity considerations received by nonprofit corporations licensed to do business in this State issuing annuities to fund retirement benefits for teachers and staff personnel of private secondary schools and colleges and universities shall not be considered gross direct premiums.'"

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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 101, nays 1.

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

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 registration card; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL

To amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, as amended, so as to require a uniform registration card; to delete requirements for certain informa tion; to provide for cancellation of prior registrations; 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 Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, as amended, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 34-609, relat ing to the form of registration cards, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) The registration cards, for use by persons other than absentee applicants, shall hereafter be in the following form only but existing cards are not required to be changed. The form may be printed on cards or separate sheets but for convenience, the card or sheets of paper, shall be referred to as the 'Registration Card'.

REGISTRATION CARD Name__________________

Election District

_____

Residence Address_

Place of Birth

Date of Birth

Height__________________ Race Social Security No. Mother's Maiden Name Father's Name

Will assistance in voting be required in the manner

permitted by Section 34-1317? (Yes) (No)

Georgia,__________________ County.

I do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States, the State of Georgia and this county; that I am at least eighteen years of age, or will be on the _____________ day of __________________, 19__________; that I possess the qualifications of an elector required by the laws of this State; that I am

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not registered to vote in any other county/or I am registered in __________________ County of the State of __________________ and request cancellation of my registration; that I am not registered to vote under any other name; that I have correctly answered the questions appearing elsewhere on this card under the words: 'Questions Propounded to Applicant;' and that the information con tained on this card is true.
(Sign here)__________________ Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this ______ day of
_____________, 19_____.
(Deputy) Registrar
QUESTIONS PROPOUNDED TO APPLICANT Have you ever been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of this State with imprisonment in the penitentiary? If so, what was the offense, the place and court of conviction and the approximate date? If so, and if pardoned, what was the date of the pardon?

Board of Registrars
By:___________________
(The space above shall be marked approved or rejected after the examination of the applicant's qualification.)
(b) The registration cards for use by applicants for absentee registration shall be in the same form as the above form of registration card, except that the affidavit and 'Questions Propounded to the Applicant' portions shall be eliminated and in lieu thereof the following form of affidavit shall be used:
I do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States, the State of Georgia and this county, that I am at least eighteen years of age, or will be on the ___________ day of _______________, 19_____; that my residence for voting purposes is located at _________________ in such County; that my temporary address outside of this State is __________________; or that I am otherwise qualified to register by absentee registration for the following reason ___________________; that I possess the qualifications of an elector required by the Constitution of the State of Georgia; that I am not registered to vote in any other county/or I am registered in __________________ County of the State of ___________________ and request cancellation of my registration; that I am not registered to vote under any other name; that I have never been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of treason against the State of Georgia, of embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance in office, bribery or larceny, or of any crime involving moral turpitude, punishable by the laws of the State of Georgia with imprisonment in the penitentiary, or if so convicted, that I was pardoned on ___________________; and that the information contained elsewhere on this card is true.
(Sign here)___________________
(This affidavit or affirmation must be sworn to or affirmed before an official authorized to administer oaths by the law of the place of executing this application.)
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this ________ day of
__________________, 19_______.

(Signature of official administering oath.)

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(Typed or printed name and office of official.)

(Typed or printed identification number, if any, and address of such official if security requirements permit.)

(c) The board of registrars may require that registration cards be executed in dupli cate."

Section 2. Code Section 34-631, relating to change of residence is hereby amended by striking subsections (a), (b) and (c) in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) Any elector, upon moving his residence to this State or to another county within this State may, if he is otherwise qualified, have his name placed upon a list of electors of the county of his new residence as hereinafter provided. Such elector shall make application to the Board of Registrars of the county of his new residence to have his name placed upon a list of electors of such county. Such application shall be in writing and on the form prescribed by Ga. Code Section 34-609(a).
After receipt of such application in proper form, the Board of Registrars of the county of the applicant's new residence shall send to the Board of Registrars of the county of his immediate former voting residence a registration cancellation certificate which shall be in substantially the following form:

I hereby certify __________________ has properly

registered to vote in the county of ___________________

of the State of Georgia on __________________

and therefore requests that his name be removed from the list of registered voters in your county.

Elector's Date of Birth:

_____ _______

Last Registration Address:__________________

This ______ day of ___________________, 19_

Chief Registrar

County
Upon receipt of such certificate the Board of Registrars of the county of the applicant's immediate former voting residence shall remove his name from the elector's list of said county.
(b) An elector who desires to cancel his registration as described in subsection (a) hereof shall make such application 30 days prior to the primary or election in which he wishes to vote, and the Board of Registrars shall complete the cancellation at least 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 (d) of this Section."
Section 3. Said Code Section 34-631 is hereby further amended by renumbering sub sections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d).
Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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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 and adopted:

Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 681 by adding a new section 3 to read as follows: "So as all voters registration cards may be uniform throughout the 159 counties the Secretary of State shall be empowered to administer this act. And renumber remaining sections accordingly.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Carter of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. YBray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Calhour., A.C. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.
Y Carrel], B. f Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. NGignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob
N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D.
Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, B. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 88.

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The motion was lost.

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:

HB 405. By: Messrs. McKinney of the 35th, Sheats of the 28th, Scott of the 37th, Holmes of the 39th, Mrs. Clark of the 55th, Messrs. Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, Mrs. Glover of the 32nd, Messrs. Brown of the 34th, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legal ize 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.

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 1378. By: Representatives Miles of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees Retirement System approved Feb. 3, 1949 so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain personnel of the Department of Revenue; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Retirement Committee moves to amend HB 1378 as follows: By renumbering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively and by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 15A, and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: '(a) Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, every person who is in service in the Department of Natural Resources as a Conservation Ranger and every person who is in the service of the Department of Revenue as an Alcohol and Tobacco Officer or Agent on June 30, 1974, and every person who is in the service of the Department of Revenue as a Chief Special Investigator or as a Special Investigator on June 30, 1976, and every person who enters or reenters service in the Department of Natural Resources as a Conservation Ranger and every person who enters or reenters service in the Department of Revenue as an Alcohol and Tobacco Officer or Agent on or after July 1, 1974, and every person who enters or reenters service in the Department of Revenue as a Chief Special Investigator or as a Special Investigator on or after July 1, 1976, shall be covered by the provi sions of this Section and deemed a member under this Section.'"

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Larsen of the 119th moves to amend HB 1378 as follows: By striking the first three words of line 14, page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "may, in the discretion of the Commissioner, be".

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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 100, nays 3.

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

HB 1266. By: Representatives Noble of the 48th, Marcus of the 26th, Richardson of the 52nd, Miles of the 86th, and Burton of the 47th: A BILL to regulate occupa tional therapy; to provide for a short title; to provide for a declaration of pur pose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy, its establishment, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend HB 1266 as follows:
(1) By striking beginning on line 5 of page 4 subsection 4(a) and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection 4(a), to read as follows: "(a) The Board shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Gover nor and confirmed by the Senate. Three of the members shall be appointed from a list of names submitted by the Georgia Occupational Therapy Association. The members of the Board shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this State for at least one year prior to their appointment. The members appointed from the list submitted by the Association shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or research in occupational therapy for at least three years immediately preceding their appointment. The Board members appointed from the list submitted by the Association may be occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants, and shall at all times be holders of valid licenses for the practice of occupational therapy in the State. Except for the members of the first Board appointed from the list submitted by the Association, all of such members shall fulfill the requirements for licensure of this Act.".
(2) By striking Section 4(b) beginning on line 22 of page 4 and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4(b), to read as follows: "(b) The Board shall within 90 days after the effective date of this Act, be selected as provided in subsection (a). The members of the first Board shall serve the follow ing terms: two members for a term of one year, two members for a term of two years, and one member for a term of three years. At the expiration of the above terms, Board members shall be appointed in the same manner as the initial appointment for a period of four years, but no person shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms.".
(3) By striking Section 4(d) beginning on line 3 of page 5 and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4(d), to read as follows: "(d) Within 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act and annually there after, the Association shall submit at least three and not more than five names for each of the positions to be filled by nominees of the Association. In the event of a midterm vacancy in one of the positions for which it has earlier submitted nominations, the Association shall, as soon as practicable, recommend at least two and not more than three persons to fill that vacancy. When a vacancy occurs on the Board, the Board shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term."
(1) By striking on line 33 of page 4, the following: "employed",

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and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "appointed".
(2) By striking on line 19 of page 5, the following: "employ", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "appoint".

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Adams of the 14th moves to amend HB 1266 by adding on line 12, page 7, the following: "provided, however, the board shall meet no more than six days a year".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. N Carlisle. J. Carnes, C. Carr.T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. Coleman, T. N Colling. M. Colwell.C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
YDean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Flovd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. N Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris. J.F. Harrison. C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L.
Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert. Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas. D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles. B.F.
Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. NNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 83, nays 26.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Representative Noble of the 48th 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 1266, as amended.

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HB 1763. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing and creating a program to provide scholarships to the children of law enforcement officers, firemen and prison guards who are permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty so as to change certain provisions relating to eligibility; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing a program of scholarships to children of law enforce ment officers, firemen and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in line of duty, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1133), so as to clarify the intent of the defini tion of the term "permanent disability"; to change certain provisions relating to eligibility; 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 establishing a program of scholarships to children of law enforce ment officers, firemen and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in line of duty, approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1133), is hereby amended in order to clarify the intent of the definition of the term "permanent disability" by striking subparagraph (f) of Section 2 of said Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (f) of Section 2 to read as follows:
"(f) 'Permanent disability' or 'permanently disabled' shall mean physical incapacity to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard as deter mined by the public employer designated in Section 3(d) of this Act, and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent based upon current medical standards."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding, following Section 3, a new Section 3A, to read as follows:
"Section 3A. Any person otherwise meeting the conditions of this Act shall be eligible to receive a scholarship even though the death or the occurrence causing the disability of such person's parent occurred prior to the effective date of this Act."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 9 the following: "Provided, however, that the children of law enforcement officers, firemen and prison guards who have been permanently disabled or killed subsequent to January 1, 1969, shall be eligible for future scholarships.", so that when so amended, Section 9 shall read as follows: "Section 9. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1972. Provided, however, that the cfiiidrdi ot ro.w 6nl orcGHiG'iit otiiccrs, tircmcn 3.110 prison |*UIFQS \vtio IIQ.VG Dccn permanently disabled er killed subsequent te January 1-, 1969; shall be eligible fer future scholarships."
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 report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 93, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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Representative Jordan of the 58th requested the following statement appear in the Journal.

February 17, 1976
Mr. Clerk:
Please let the House Journal show that I had to leave the floor of the House at 3:45 o'clock, P.M. today to attend and make an educational finance presentation for Georgia Education Improvement Council to the Education Commission of the States at DeKalb College.
Is/ Hugh Jordan Representative District 58

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 18,1976

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 Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh.W.E. Berry, C.Ed Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Calhoun, A.C.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Carter, J.W. Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H.

Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell J Cooper B
QX ^'g r ' f ' ,' T r n w n^V, . Uent ' K A Dover, Bill Evans, W.D. Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Glanton, Tom
Ham, B. Harden, E.A. Harris, J.F. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.

Holmes, Bob Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud. Jordan, H.S. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Kreeger, G.H. Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Leggett, L. Leonard, G.H.
Logan, H. Long, W.K. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.

Matthews, D.R. Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Nessmith, P.E. Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J Patten, G.C. Peters, R.G. Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, W.R. Rainey, H. Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill Shanahan, T.L. Smith, J.R. Stone, R. Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Tucker, R.M. Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The following prayer was offered by the Reverend Gerald G. Edmondson, Pastor of the Chicopee Baptist Church, Gainesville, Georgia:
Our dear heavenly Father, we thank Thee for the privilege of sharing Your Word today in these great halls of government. Only You know the needs within the heart of each of us. We pray that You will grant these needs according to Your will.
We are beset on every hand with the issues of today. How much we need the wisdom of Solomon, the faith of Abraham, the patience of Job, the understanding of Joseph, the courage of David and the loyalty of Ruth.
Dear God, we know that we should strive to show forth Your love in our daily walks of life. Help us; guide us; show us the way.
Thank You, O Lord, for hearing us when we pray. Bless each one of Your servants and may every one be aware of Your presence today.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord, 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:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.

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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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1934. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Dover of the llth, Kilgore of the 65th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend Georgia Code Chapter 84-11, relating to the regulation of the practice of optometry, so as to provide that upon request of the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Joint-Secretary, State Examining Boards, may appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of deter mining a contested case pending before the Board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.
HB 1935. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to enact the Facade and Conservation Easements Act of 1976; to provide for definitions; to state the duration and means of acquisition of such easements; to provide for recordation; to require tax assessors to revalue encumbered property; to provide for appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1936. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Leonard of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of utility commissioners for Catoosa County so as to provide that the powers and duties of the Board of Utilities Commissioners for Catoosa County shall extend to and include sewer facilities in the same manner as the powers and duties heretofore vested in said Board over water facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1937. By: Representatives Banks of the 104th, Ham of the 80th, West of the 72nd, Petro of the 46th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to provide that any person, firm or corporation which accepts monies to defray the cost of insurance and taxes in connection with residential mortgage payments shall escrow such funds; to provide for the payment of interest on such escrowed funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 1938. By: Representatives Tolbert and Floyd of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, Lane of the 40th, Holmes of the 39th, Petro of the 46th, Larsen of the 27th, Felton of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965 so as to provide that the Authority shall not have certain powers; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1939. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia State Board of Nursing Homes so as to provide that it shall be unlaw ful for any person not licensed under said Act to hold himself out to be a li censed nursing home administrator or to use the initials N.H.A. after his name; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1940. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend Code Title 114, relat ing to workmen's compensation, as amended, so as to change the definition of the terms "injury" and "personal injury"; to change the provisions relating to the time for filing claims; to change the provisions relating to compensation for injuries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1941. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-2437, relating to insurance to cover injuries by governmental motor vehicles, so as to authorize municipal corporations, counties and other political subdivisions to secure and provide general liability insurance to cover certain damages resulting from certain activities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1942. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, as amended, so as to provide for certain requirements for policies of liability insurance; to provide for direct rights of action; to provide for venue; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1943. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, as amended, so as to provide for certain notices relative to defenses for breaches of terms or conditions of liabil ity insurance contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1944. By: Representatives Evans of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, Russell of the 64th, Phillips of the 120th, Larsen of the 119th, Walker of the 115th, Colwell of the 4th, Matthews of the 145th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act relating to cigar and cigarette taxes so as to repeal provisions prohibiting cigars and cigarettes from being sold below cost price; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1945. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to fix the salaries of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Judge of the Probate Court in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 35,000 and not more than 44,000; to provide for the payment of such salaries out of county funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1946. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to create and establish a small claims court for Butts County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Butts County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 753-1946. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for stag gered terms of office for the members of the Board of Education of Hall County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 754-1946. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Matthews of the 63rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to establish the Downtown Athens Development Authority, so as to provide that the Authority, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens, shall have the right and power of eminent domain; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 755-1946. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Parrish of the 97th, King of the 96th, Berry of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, and Smyre of the 92nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemptions for tax purposes of certain property owned by resi dents of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1947. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Richardson of the 52nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Williamson of the 45th, Petro of the 46th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensation of the elective county officials of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1948. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Jordan of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act fixing, prescribing and estab lishing compensation of the elective county officials of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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HB 1949. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glascock County so as to change the method of electing the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Glascock County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1950. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glascock County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of commissioners of said county; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1951. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Glascock County so as to change the supplement to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Glascock County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1952. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Glascock County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Glascock 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 Legis lation.

HB 1953. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Glascock County so as to change the compensation of the treasurer of said county; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1954. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Evans of the 84th, Egan of the 25th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relat ing to corporations, as amended, so as to correct certain typographical errors; to make certain technical changes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1955. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th, Miles of the 86th, Sams of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating public instruction in the County of Richmond so as to provide for the interim filling of the vacancy of the office of Superintendent of Schools of Richmond County resulting from death, resignation or otherwise until said vacancy has been filled by the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1956. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th,

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Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 99th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to change the provisions relating to proving unliquidated damages in cases of default; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1957. By: Representatives Sams of the 90th, Miles of the 86th, Hays of the 1st, Parham of the 109th, Karrh of the 106th, Russell of the 53rd, Sizemore of the 136th, Blackshear of the 123rd, and others: A BILL to provide that no member of any board or commission of State Government shall be eligible to offer for nomination or election to any public office unless he shall resign his membership on such board or commission prior to qualifying for such elective office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1958. By: Representative Larsen of the 119th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Office of the Consumers' Utility Counsel to transfer the Consumers' Utility Counsel from the Public Service Commission to the Office of the Governor; to change the appointing authority from the Attorney General to the Governor; to provide that the Governor shall fix the compensation of the Counsel and his staff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1959. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-2 relating to the admission of evi dence in general, as amended, so as to provide for the admission of evidence of collateral sources of indemnity in actions for medical malpractice; to define "action for medical malpractice"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 776-1959. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Howard, Cooper, and Wilson of the 19th, and Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Paulding County to enter into contracts and other agreements including the execution of security deeds and notes pledging title to real estate and improve ments thereon with powers of sale upon default of any condition, provision or obligation thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 777-1959. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Jones of the 126th, Hill of the 127th, and Blackshear of the 123rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain capital improvements of new manu facturing establishments and certain additions to such capital improvements of manufacturing establishments shall be exempt from certain county ad valorem taxes, except school taxes in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 778-1959. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Sizemore of the 136th, Hill of the 127th, Patten of the 149th, Brown of the 34th, Adams of the 14th, Dover

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of the llth, West of the 72nd, Mostiler of the 71st, and others: A RESOLU TION directing the State Board of Education to reinstate the sixth-year certif icate program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1960. By: Representative Howard of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-505, relating to crimes included in a crime charged in the indictment, information or accusation, so as to provide that whenever it is established by any evidence that a lesser or included crime could have occurred, the court shall charge the jury, without request, on such lesser or included crime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1961. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bartow County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1962. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Bartow County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the sheriff of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1963. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Bartow County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1964. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Bartow County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1965. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Bartow County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the commissioner of Bartow County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

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 of Republic:

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HB 1987. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-6, relating to the registration of electors, so as to provide that whenever a special primary or election is held on the same day as the Georgia Presidential Prefer ence Primary, voter registration deadlines for the special primary or election shall be the same as that for the Presidential Preference Primary; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1906 HB 1907 HB 1908 HB 1909 HB 1910 HB 1911 HB 1912 HB 1913 HB 1914 HB 1915 HB 1916 HB 1917 HB 1918 HB 1919 HR 744-1919 HR 745-1919 HR 746-1919 HR 747-1919 HR 748-1919 HB 1920 HB 1921 HB 1922 HB 1923 HB 1924 HB 1925

HB 1926 HB 1927 HB 1928 HR 749-1928 HB 1929 HB 1930 HB 1931 HB 1932 HB 1933 HR 751-1933 SB 403 SB 437 SB 480 SB 496 SB 504 SB 539 SB 567 SB 596 SR 274 SR 306 SR 316 SR 318 SR 320 SR 324 SR 329

Mr. 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 of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 572 Do Pass. SB 575 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

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

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House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recom mendations:
HB 1362 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1750 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1765 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1776 Do Not Pass. HB 1886 Do Pass. HB 1887 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1888 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ware of the 68th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1317 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 494 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1695 Do Pass, as Amended. HB 1258 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1712 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1446 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1564 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Mr. 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 consider ation the 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 1421 HB 1505 HB 1506 HB 1507 HB 1573 HB 1636 HB 1637 HB 1701 HB 1754 HB 1828 HB 1829 HB 1832 HB 1833 HB 1834

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass, as Amended. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

HB 1835

Do Pass.

HB 1836

Do Pass.

HB 1839

Do Pass.

HB 1840

Do Pass.

HB 1842

Do Pass.

HB 1852

Do Pass.

HB 1853

Do Pass.

HB 1854

Do Pass.

HB 1855

Do Pass.

HB 1856

Do Pass.

HB 1857

Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1858

Do Pass.

HB 1859

Do Pass, as Amended.

HR 717-1847 Do Pass.

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HR 718-1859 Do Pass.

SB 93

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. 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 consider ation the 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 1752 HR 526-1426 HR 618-1693 SB 426

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. 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 following Bills and Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 566 Do Pass. SB 587 Do Not Pass. SB 532 Do Pass. SR 307 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th 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 following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1642 Do Pass. HB 1643 Do Pass. SB 540 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. Triplett of the 128th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 774 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman

Mr. Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Vice-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 consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 537 Do Pass. SB 486 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Gignilliat of the 122nd Vice-Chairman

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways & Means 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 1428 Do Pass. HB 1600 Do Pass, by Substitute. SB 286 Do Pass, by Substitute. SR 82 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways & Means 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 781 Do Pass, by Substitute.

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HB 1480 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Wednesday, February 18, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Wednes day, February 18, 1976, and submits the following:

HB 326 HB 798 HB 1216 HB 1273 HB 1277 HB 1333 HB 1366 HB 1412 HB 1464 HB 1465 HB 1478 HB 1490 HB 1515 HB 1540 HB 1548 HB 1566 HB 1582 HB 1607 HB 1627 HB 1661 HB 1692 HB 1698 HB 1707 HB 1748 HB 1783 HB 1795 HB 1848

Emp. Ret. Sys., Actuary's Duties Grand Jury, Steno During Witness Exam. School Bus Safety, Driver Precautions Alcoholism & Intoxication Comp. Treatment Armed Robbery; Penalty for Offense City/Cty, Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Area Trade Schools Teachers, Sick Leave Teachers' Ret. Sys., Tax Sale & Garnishment Cities & Counties, Urban Redevelopment Planning Programming Bur. Local Govt's Marriage & Family Counsel, Regulate Game and Fish Laws, Rules & Regulations Jurors, Selection, Electronic Farmers Markets, Use of Facilities Used Motor Veh., Sale by Non-residents Interstate Compact on Juveniles, State Join MARTA, Public Meeting Requirements Univ. Sys. Tuition Increase Effective Date Driver's Licenses, Revoked, REASONS No Fault Insurance, Provide Min. Coverage Financial Inst. Receivership Proceedings Energy RESOURCES Council; Create Distilled Spirits, Metric Stand, of Meas. Registration of Geologists Act 1975; Amend Higher Ed. Assistance Corp; Loans Eavesdropping; Prisons Wildlife Ranger, Retain Weapon and Badge

HR 78-325 Supreme Court & Court of Appeals, Juris. HR 489-1322 City/Cty. Est. Airport; Referendum HR 490-1322 City/Cty. Acquire Airport Property Referendum HR 565-1544 Hartsfield Int. Airport Advisory Committee HR 598-1640 Convey Property, Bartow County HR 665-1762 Convey Property, Catoosa County HR 677-1801 Convey Property, Wrightsboro HR 673-1784 Convey Property, Troup County HR 710-1842 HB 1555, Joint Study Committee HR 742-1901 Convey Property, Towns County

SB 547

Ind. Loan Act; Credit Ins. Rates, Min. Stan.

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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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1506. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", approved Feb. 2, 1945, as amended, so as to change the for mula for computation of the amount of retirement benefits; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB

1506 as follows:

page 1 line 25 section 1 (c) after the word service, add the following:

"Provided that in no event shall an employee receive less than he/she would have

received under this act, as amended, prior to this amendment."

,

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 110. nays 0.

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

HB 1507. By: Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide for an adjustment of retire ment or pension benefits for certain teachers and employees and retired per sons based upon changes in the cost of living; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1507 as follows: By deleting on page 2 beginning with line 7, after the word "year.", the following sentence: "Whenever there has been an upward or downward change of at least 3%, a corresponding change will be made in retirement or pension benefits payable to teachers and employees referred to in subsection (a) above." and inserting in lieu thereof the following sentence: "Whenever there has been an upward or downward change of at least 1 '/>%, a corresponding change will be made in retirement or pension benefits, not to exceed 3% yearly, payable to teachers and employees referred to in subsection (a) above."
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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1857. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Henry 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 purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1857 as follows: By striking from line 2 on page 2 the following: "$2,500.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$1,000.00".

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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1859. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to provide for a board of elec tions in certain counties (population 23,600-25,000); to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appoint ment, resignation and removal of its members; to provide for qualifications and terms of its members; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

By striking from Section 2 in lines 13, 14 and 15 on page 2 the following sentence: "The members of the board shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following sentences: "In making the initial appointments to the board, the member selected by the gov erning authority shall be appointed for a term of four years and the remaining two members shall be appointed for initial terms of two years and until their suc cessors are duly appointed and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified."

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 110, nays 0.

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

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HB 1421. By: Representatives Hamilton of the 31st, Daugherty of the 33rd, Greer and Horton of the 43rd, McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, Marcus of the 26th, Brown of the 34th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County so as to change the composition of said Board; to provide for the election of members to the Board; to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for terms of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1505. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide deferred pension benefits to those persons leaving the employment of said Board of Education after completing ten years of active service and upon subsequently attaining the age of 65 years; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1573. By: Representative Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Hoboken, Ga., in the County of Brantley; to provide for the incorpo ration and powers of such city; to provide for the governing authority; to pro vide for the executive branch of the city government; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1636. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, Approved Aug. 19, 1912, so as to provide for a change in the method and manner of dismissing employees in the interest of economy in the City of East Point; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1637. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, approved August 19, 1912, so as to provide for a change in the functions and duties of the mayor and council of the City of East Point; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1701. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Fulton County, Ga., approved Aug. 19, 1912, as amended, so as to provide an additional qualification for a coun cilman of the City of East Point, that such councilman be a resident within the ward to which such councilman was elected; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1754. By: Representative Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of any county of this State having a population of not less than 6,700 nor more than 6,825 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census to appoint the treasurer of any such county to any other county office which such governing authority is authorized to fill by appoint ment; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1828. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Appling County so as to change the civil juris diction of said court; to change the fees for filing claims in said court; to change the title of the bailiffs of said court to marshals 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1829. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hazlehurst so as to change the date of city elec tions; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1832. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Telfair County on an annual salary in lieu of a fee system of compen sation so as to change the salary of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1833. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Telfair County so as to change the salary of said tax commissioner; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1834. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the method of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Telfair County, Georgia, from the fee and salary systems to the salary system, exclusively, so as to change the salary of said county 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1835. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the method of compensating the judge of the probate court of Telfair County, Ga., from the fee system and salary system to the salary system exclusively so as to change the salary 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1836. By: Representative Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues in and for the County of Telfair, Ga., so as to change the compensation of said commissioner; to provide an effec tive 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1839. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert, Floyd and Davis of the 56th, Jordan of the 58th, Noble of the 48th, Petro of the 46th, Williams of the 54th, Hawkins of the 50th, Russell of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to provide the circumstances in certain counties (population 400,000-500,000) under which receipts for certain tax payments need not be furnished the tax payer; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1840. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, and Collins of the 144th: 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1842. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Watkinsville so as to authorize the mayor and council of the Town of Watkinsville to appoint a qualified person to preside over 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1852. 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; to fix the date upon which the mayor and councilmen shall take 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1853. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Ga., in the county of Henry; to provide for the incorporation of said City; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for maps and descriptions of the corporate boundaries; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1855. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hampton so as to provide for the specific repeal of the former charter of the City of Hampton; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1856. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of McDonough so as to change the term of office 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1858. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County so as to stagger the terms of office of the members 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 93. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Garrard of the 37th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions of officers and employees of such cities and for such other purposes set forth in the caption of said Act and the several Acts amendatory of

The report 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 1854. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County so as to provide for the recall of the members of said Board of Commissioners; to provide for recall elections and petitions; to provide for filling of vacancies created by recall; 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 110, nays 0.

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

HR 717-1847. By Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Nix of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local act or acts for any matters relative to the disposition of the assets and obligations of any municipality lying wholly within Cobb County which is abolished by the repeal of the act providing a charter for such municipality; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejections; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article XI, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"In the event the General Assembly abolishes any municipality lying wholly within Cobb County by the repeal of the act providing a charter for such municipality, then the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by local act, either as a part of the act repealing such charter or by a separate local act or by a combination thereof, for any matters relative to the disposition of the assets and obligations of such abolished municipality. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by any such local act that Cobb County shall be the successor government to such abolished municipality for any or all purposes, and that the property and other assets thereof shall become the property and assets of Cobb County, and that the obligations of such municipality outstanding on the date of its abolishment shall become the obligations of Cobb County, in such manner and pursuant to such terms, conditions and requirements as the General Assembly may provide. The General Assembly specifically shall be authorized to provide by any such local act for the creation of a special district comprising the territory of the abolished municipality and to require taxation by Cobb County only within such district for the purpose of paying the principal and interest on any bonded indebtedness of such municipality out standing on the date of its abolishment and for the purpose of providing services within such district. It shall not be necessary for any such local act repealing the charter of such municipality or exercising the authority herein granted to the General Assembly, or both, to be conditioned for its effectiveness on a referendum, either within the municipality for which the charter is being repealed or within Cobb County."
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 provide by local act or acts for any matters relative to the
( ) NO disposition of the assets and obligations of any municipality lying wholly within Cobb County which is abolished by the repeal of the act providing a charter for such municipality."
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed YBlackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben YBuck.T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carl isle, J. Y Games, C. YCarr,T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M. YChilds.P. Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwdl, C.H.

YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean.D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H,,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob YHowell.M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Kevton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. YLarsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.I Bill 1
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. YLinder. J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randa!!, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. YRoss.Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson. J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 718-1859. By Representative Tucker of the73rd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or the expansion of existing) manufacturing, proc essing, storage or transshipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Henry County or any municipal corporation within Henry County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of all tangible per sonal property within Henry County in transit through Henry County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State and all tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Henry County and stored therein for shipment outside the State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.

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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 at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"In order to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ ment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new (or expansion of existing) manufacturing, processing, storage or transshipment facilities, the governing authority of Henry County or any municipal corporation within Henry County shall have the authority to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxa tion by such governing authority of tangible personal property transported into the ter ritorial jurisdiction of such governing authority from outside the State in transit to a final destination outside the State and of tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Henry County and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Property shall not cease to be in transit within the exemption granted pursuant to this provision by virtue of the fact that while held, or while in storage, in Henry 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 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 in order to encourage and enhance overall economic development, increase employ-
( ) NO ment, promote industry and commerce, and provide incentives for the location of new (and the expansion of existing) manufacturing, proc essing, storage and transshipment facilities, the governing authority of Henry County or of any municipal corporation within Henry County shall have the power to exempt from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority tangible personal property in transit from without the State through Henry County to a destination outside the State and tangible personal property grown, harvested, manufactured, processed or refined in Henry County and stored therein for shipment outside the State. Such property shall not be exempt from State ad valorem taxa tion?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed

Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carries, C. Y Carr, T.C. YCarrell.B.
Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton. A.D.

YCole.J.H. Coleman, T.
YCollins, M.
YColwell.C.H. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.

Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover. Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

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Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Hill.G. Y Holmes, Bob

Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L.

Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis

Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds 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 Bills of the Senate and House:
SB 597. By: Senator Lewis of the 21st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Millen, Georgia, approved March 24, 1939, so as to change the election date in said city; to change the jurisdiction of the mayor's court; and for other purposes.
SB 354. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act to require the Tax Receiver or Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns for the City of Atlanta for all property taxable in that portion of the City of Atlanta located in Fulton County so as to authorize the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to issue one fi. fa. for delinquent ad valorem taxes due to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County; and for other purposes.
HB 1593. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Menlo so as to change the corporate limits of the jurisdiction of the mayor and council of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 1603. By: Representative Howell of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Miller County so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
HB 1604. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the small claims court of Seminole County so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to change certain fees; and for other purposes.

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HB 1605. 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 so as to change the compensation of said clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 1606. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to abol ish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Seminole County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof a salary; to provide for the payment of the operating expenses of said office; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1609. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of McDuffie County into the office of Tax Commissioner of McDuffie County so as to change the compensation provisions relative to the deputy and other personnel; and for other purposes.

HB 1610. 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 for cost-of-living increases for the Sheriff, the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Judge of the Probate Court of McDuffie County; and for other purposes.

HB 1611. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing an Act creating a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for McDuffie County and creating a three-member Board of Commissioners for McDuffie County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and mem bers of said board; and for other purposes.

HB 1631. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1632. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Bacon County so as to change the residency requirements of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1635. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2727, relating to fees of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to provide for the charging and collecting of mailing fees by the clerks of the superior courts in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 22,325 and not more than 22,330 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

HB 1650. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Brooks County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relative to funds for the feeding of prisoners; and for other purposes.

HB 1652. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Grantville in the County of Coweta so as to create a

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recorder's court; to provide for the appointment of a recorder; to provide for the term of office, qualifications and compensation of the recorder; and for other purposes.

HB 1653. By: Representative Shanahan of the 7th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Commissioner of Gordon County (now Board of Commissioners of Gordon County) so as to change the provisions relative to certain bonds; and for other purposes.

HB 1673. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Coffee County so as to change the county auditing procedures; and for other purposes.

HB 1677. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1681. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1684. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, Johnson and West of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County; and for other purposes.

HB 1617. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Keyton of the 143rd, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to provide for an investigator for the District Attorney of the Southern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the compensation and expenses of such investigator; to provide for the term of office, duties, powers and authority of the investigator; and for other purposes.

HB 1457. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4101, relating to limitation on cities' right of taxation, as amended, so as to include the Town of Lyerly as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition of said Code Section does not apply; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 553. By: Senator Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved March 21, 1970 authorizing and directing the governing authorities of all municipalities with populations of 400,000 or more, according to the 1960 or any future Federal Decennial Census, to impose a license fee, not to exceed $100.00 per annum, upon each person who practices astrology for a fee; and for other purposes.

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

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HB 1443. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Richardson of the 52nd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to establish the Developmental Dis abilities Planning and Coordinating Council of DeKalb County; to provide for appointment of members of the Council and their duties, powers and authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the receipt and expenditures of moneys; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House and Senate:

HR 592-1620. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in Houston County in addition to the county seat, branch offices may be established by the governing authority of the county for the conduct of county business and by the board of education for the conduct of matters pertaining to education; and for other purposes.

HR 594-1620. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Gen eral Assembly to provide by law for a merit system of civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Forsyth County; and for other pur
poses.

HR 584-1569. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Board of Commission ers of Columbia County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms and corporations maintaining a place or places of business in any area of Columbia County; and for other
purposes.

HR 595-1632. By: Representatives Lee, Bailey, West and Jhnson of the 72nd: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Clayton County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 498-1333. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to encourage and enhance overall eco nomic development, increase employment, promote industry and commerce, provide incentives for the location of new manufacturing, processing, storage or transhipment facilities by authorizing the governing authority of Dodge County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such gov erning authority; and for other purposes.

SR 313. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an Amendment to the Constitution to provide for the succession to office of any elected Constitutional Executive Officer upon a determination of physical or mental disability by the Supreme Court of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 359. By: Senator Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION commending Tom Mann; and for other purposes.

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SR 326. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION relative to pay raises for State employees; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed hy the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 492. By: Senator Warren of the 43rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 41A, known as the Financial Institutions Code of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for multiple party accounts, to provide for ownership and payments during lifetime; to provide for right of survivorship; and for other purposes.

SB 573. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved March 10, 1970, known as the Ga. Peace Officers' Standards and Training Act, so as to redefine the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit"; to provide for other matters; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 590. By: Senators McDuffie of the 19th and Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to add one additonal judge of the superior courts of the Oconee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; and for other purposes.

SB 598. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Execu tive Reorganization Act of 1972, approved April 6, 1972, so as to provide for a Division of Small Business Assistance within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a director; and for other purposes.

SB 606. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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; to provide for procedures; and for other purposes.

SB 610. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, and many others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, man-lifts and facilities and equipment associated therewith; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Elevator Safety Board and for the appointment of the members thereof and the powers and duties thereof; and for other purposes.

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 1314. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Buck of the 95th, Adams of the 14th, Jackson of the 9th, Carrell of the 75th, Russell of the 64th, Elliott of the 49th, Oxford of the 116th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Firemen's Retirement System so as to provide for an increase in the monthly pension of eligible firemen or volunteer firemen; and for other pur poses.

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HB 1315. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Firemen's Retirement System so as to provide for the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firemen's Pen sion Fund; and for other purposes.

HB 1658. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Watson of the 114th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Leonard of the 3rd, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Insurance Premium Finance Company Act" so as to provide for an additional qualification for the issuance or renewal of a license; and for other purposes.

HB 1659. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Ware of the 68th, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Petro of the 46th, Leonard of the 3rd, Carter of the 146th, Jessup of the 117th, Watson of the 114th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-214 (Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 289, 303) as amended, relating to enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner of the provisions of Code Title 56, the Ga. Insurance Code, so as to make clear, and provide for, authority for the Commissioner to issue orders, which prohibit persons from engaging in acts made unlawful by the Ga. Insurance Code or regulations promulgated thereunder; and for other purposes.

HB 88. By: Representatives Edwards of the 110th, Noble of the 48th, Harden of the 154th, Larsen of the 27th, Glanton of the 66th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Hatcher of the 131st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to prohibit any State board, body, agency, official, institution or other person or associations from discrimi nating 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.

The Senate has agreed to House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 353. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to provide for the regulation of offroad vehicles; to provide a short title ("Off-Road Vehicle Act of 1975"); and for other purposes.

The Senate adheres to its Substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

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.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Lewis of the 21st, and Brown of the 47th.

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

SB 594. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Lewis of the 21st and Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to comprehensively revise and codify the laws of this State regulating motor vehicle franchises, farm machinery franchises, and contruction equipment franchises; and for other purposes.

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Representative Leggett of the 153rd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Rush of the 121st arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Rush of the 121st moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:
HR 707-1819. By: Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Glynn County to authorize the sale of distilled spirits and alcoholic beverages in Glynn County by the drink for consumption on the premises during certain hours; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray.C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. YHam, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison. C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill.B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
NLee, W.J.IBilli N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. NMullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr.
N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplet!, Tom
Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 56, nays 76. The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider its action on HR 707-1819.

Representative Toles of the 16th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay", but intended to vote "aye" on the motion to reconsider the adoption of HR 707-1819.

Representative Noble of the 48th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 1266. By: Representatives Noble of the 48th, Marcus of the 26th, Richardson of the 52nd, Miles of the 86th, and Burton of the 47th: A BILL to regulate occupa tional therapy; to provide for a short title; to provide for a declaration of pur pose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy, its establishment, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss. A.L. Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell.C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
YCrawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, E.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H..Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Hill, G. Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.lBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Hoss, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis
Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 125, nays 2.
The motion prevailed and HB 1266 was reconsidered.
Pursuant to HR 703, adopted by the House, Mr. Mark H. Twilley appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the members thereof.
Representative Whitmire of the 9th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 779. By Representatives Whitmire, Wood and Jackson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION Urging Congress to defeat House Bill 2966 and Senate Bill 626, relative to children and family services; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, House Bill 2966 and Senate Bill 626, relative to children and family services, are presently before the Congress of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the legislation provides for the government to be responsible for the nutritional and psychological interests of children; and
WHEREAS, the issue is whether the parents shall continue to have the right to form the character of the children or whether the State, with all its power and magnitude, shall be given the decisive tools and techniques for forming the young lives of the children of this country; and
WHEREAS, there appears to be a serious question to some as to whether we can trust the family to prepare young children in this country for the new kind of world which is emerging; and
WHEREAS, contents of the legislation include: (1) all children have the right of protection from and compensation for the conse quences of any inadequacies in their homes and backgrounds; (2) children have the right to protection from any excessive claims made on them by their parents or authority (Under this provision it has been argued that if the mother or father asks the child to take the garbage out and the child does not want to, the parents have no right to insist upon it.); (3) children have the right to freedom from religious or political indoctrination (This could mean parents could not insist on children attending church, Sunday school or synagogue. It also could mean the parent could be reported to authorities for expressing himself in his own home before his own children regarding politics and religion if the child reported this to the authorities.); (4) children shall have the freedom to make complaints about teachers, parents and others without fear of reprisals; and
WHEREAS, similar legislation was vetoed by President Nixon in 1971 on the grounds that such legislation would weaken the American family by committing the vast moral authority of the national government to the side of communal approaches to child rearing over and against the family-oriented approach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby urge Congress to defeat House Bill 2966 and Senate Bill 626, relative to children and family services.
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 Georgia Congressional Delegation and to each member of the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to Committees:

SB 354. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act to require the Tax Receiver or Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns for the City of Atlanta for all property taxable in that portion of the City of Atlanta located in Fulton County so as to authorize the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to issue one fi. fa. for delinquent ad valorem taxes due to the City of Atlanta and Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 492. By: Senator Warren of the 43rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Title 41A, known as the Financial Institutions Code of Georgia, as amended,

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so as to provide for multiple party accounts, to provide for ownership and payments during lifetime; to provide for right of survivorship; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks and Banking.
SB 553. By: Senator Hudson of the 35th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act approved March 21, 1970 authorizing and directing the governing authorities of all municipalities with populations of 400,000 or more, according to the 1960 or any future Federal Decennial Census, to impose a license fee, not to exceed $100.00 per annum, upon each person who practices astrology for a fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 573. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved March 10, 1970, known as the Ga. Peace Officers' Standards and Training Act, so as to redefine the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit"; to provide for other matters; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 590. By: Senators McDuffie of the 19th and Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to add one additonal judge of the superior courts of the Oconee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 594. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Lewis of the 21st and Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to be entitled an Act to comprehensively revise and codify the laws of this State regulating motor vehicle franchises, farm machinery franchises, and construction equipment franchises; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 597. By: Senator Lewis of the 21st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Millen, Georgia, approved March 24, 1939, so as to change the election date in said city; to change the jurisdiction of the mayor's court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

SB 598. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Execu tive Reorganization Act of 1972, approved April 6, 1972, so as to provide for a Division of Small Business Assistance within the Department of Community Development; to provide for a director; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 606. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to be entitled an Act 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; to provide for procedures; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 610. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, and many others: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, man-lifts and facilities and equipment associated therewith; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Elevator Safety Board and for the appointment of the members thereof and the powers and duties thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SR 313. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an Amendment to the Constitution to provide for the succession to office of any elected Constitutional Executive Officer upon a determination of physical or mental disability by the Supreme Court of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 326. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION relative to pay raises for State employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1478. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Linder of the 44th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to regulate the practice of marriage and family counseling in the State of Georgia; to provide for a short title ("Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Act"); to provide for declaration of purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for a Ga. Marriage and Family Counselor Licensing Board, the appointment of its members and its powers and duties; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend HB 1478 as follows: Add a new Section 21, to read, "Persons covered under this act shall be allowed to advertise without restriction". And, renumber Section 21 as 22; renumber remaining section.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I, Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe NBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed

N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Bumiss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. NCarr.T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D, N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Colling, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell.J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W.

N Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

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Y Kvans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L. GignilHat, A., Jr.
N Glanton. Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. YHam, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill.G.
N Holmes, Bob

Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Jackson, J.O. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King. J.A. Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.IBilli Y Leggett, L.

N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. NMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.

N Peters, E.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. K Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. N Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis

T Taggart, T. N Thomason, Bovd
Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. YWall.V.
N Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 45, nays 75.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell.C.H.

Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W.
Y Dean.D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
GignilHat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. NLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 28.

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

Representative Wilson of the 19th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1478, but had he been present would have voted "aye".

HR 598-1640. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Bartow County, Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House State Institutions and Property Committee moves to amend House Resolution No. 598-1640 as follows:
OA"n. Line 15, Page 1, after the word "the" strike "L & N" and substitute "W &
&OnA"L.ine 21, Page 1 after the word "opposite" strike "L & N" and substitute "W
On Line 1, Page 2 after the word "the" strike "L &" and substitute "W &". On Line 2, Page 2, strike first letter "N" and substitute "A". O&nA"L.ine 4, Page 2 after the word "opposite" strike "L & N" and substitute "W
O&nA"L.ine 8, Page 2 after the word "opposite" strike "L & N" and substitute "W
O&nA"L.ine 14, Page 2 after the word "opposite" strike "L & N" and substitute "W
O&nA"L.ine 22, Page 2 after the word "opposite" strike "L & N" and substitute "W

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 105, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.
HR 677-1801. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within McDuffie County to the Wrightsboro Quaker Community Foundation, Inc.; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the Wrightsboro Quaker Community Foundation, Inc.; 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 97, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 673-1784. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Ware of the 68th: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Troup County, Georgia, to the United States government; 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 ayes were 99, nays 0.

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

HR 742-1901. By: Representative Twiggs of the 4th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Towns County to Towns County; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to Towns County; 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 102. nays 0.

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

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 1017), so as to authorize the operator of a recording device to be present while witnesses are being examined; to change the counties to which said Act is applicable; to change certain population and census requirements for the applicabil ity of said Act; to repeal an Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined in counties having a population of not less than 150,000 nor more than 450,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1950 or any future census; to provide for other matters relating to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined by the Grand Jury in certain counties, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, 1017), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 1. That from and after the passage of this Act a stenographer or operator of a recording device may be appointed by the District Attorney in counties having a population of 140,000 or more, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and such stenographer or operator of a recording device, when so appointed is hereby authorized to be present and in attendance upon the Grand Jury of such counties while any witness is being examined by that body; provided, however, that before attending such Grand Jury, such stenographer or operator of a recording device shall take the following oath, to wit:

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'I do solemnly swear that I will keep secret as provided by this Act all things and matters coming to my knowledge while in attendance upon the Grand Jury. So help me God.'
However, such stenographer or operator of a recording device is hereby authorized to take and transcribe the testimony or any part of the testimony of any witness who testifies before the Grand Jury and to furnish such transcript of testimony to the Grand Jury or to the District Attorney only."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding after the words "stenographer" wherever it appears in Section 2 the following:
"or operator of a recording device", so that when so amended, Section 2 shall read as follows:
"Section 2. Be it further enacted and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that such stenographer or operator of a recording device shall be incompetent to testify upon any hearing or trial concerning any matter or thing coming to the knowledge of such stenographer or operator of a recording device while in attendance upon the Grand Jury."
Section 3. An Act authorizing a stenographer to be present with the Grand Jury while witnesses are being examined in counties having a population of not less than 150,000 nor more than 450,000, according to the United States Census of 1950, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2530), is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted.

Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 798 as follows: By striking the figure 140,000 and substituting 90,000 wherever they appear in said Bill.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 98, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HR 490-1322. By Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st, Cooper and Howard of the 19th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties, munici palities and other political subdivisions shall not be authorized to acquire real property inside the boundaries of any other county, municipality or political subdivision for airport purposes unless a majority of the qualified voters of the county, municipality or political subdivision in which the airport is proposed to be located voting in a referendum thereon shall approve the location of the airport; 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 XI, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended

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by adding at the end thereof the following: "Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, counties,
municipalities and other political subdivisions shall not be authorized to acquire real property inside the boundaries of any other county, municipality or political subdivision for airport purposes unless a majority of the qualified voters of the county, municipality or political subdivision in which the airport is proposed to be located voting in a refer endum thereon shall approve the location of the airport. In the event a county, munici pality or political subdivision desires to establish an airport inside the boundaries of any other county, municipality or political subdivision, the governing authority of the county, municipality or political subdivision desiring to establish the airport shall notify the governing authority and the election superintendent of the county, municipality or political subdivision in which the airport is proposed to be located in writing stating the approximate acreage requirements and other pertinent information relating to the proposed airport. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the county, municipality or political subdivision in which the airport is proposed to be located to issue the call for an election within 90 days after receiving notification for the purpose of submitting the question of the location of the airport to the electors of the county, municipality or political subdivision for approval or rejection. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of any county, municipality or political subdivision in which real property is owned by another county, municipality or political subdivision upon which an airport is proposed to be established to issue the call for an election on or before January 31, 1977, for the purpose of submitting the question of the location of the airport to the electors of the county, municipality or political subdivision 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 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 the county, municipality or political subdivision in which the airport is proposed to be located. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'( ) YES Shall an airport owned by

(county,

or political subdivision)

be municipality

( ) NO

located in (county, municipality or
9>

political subdivision)

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the location of the airport shall vote 'Yes', and those persons desiring to vote against the location of the airport shall vote 'No'. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the location of the airport, the county, municipality or political subdivision proposing to establish an airport shall be authorized to proceed with the acquisition, construction and devel opment of the airport. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for disapproval of the location of the airport, the county, municipality or political sub division proposing to establish an airport shall not be authorized to proceed with the acquisition, construction and development of the airport. The expense of such election shall be borne by the county, municipality or political subdivision proposing to establish an airport outside its geographical limits."

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:

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"( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions shall not be authorized
( ) NO to acquire real property inside the boundaries of any other county, municipality or political subdivision for airport purposes unless a major ity of the qualified voters of the county, municipality or political subdivi sion in which the airport is proposed to be located voting in a referendum thereon shall approve the location of the airport?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Howard of the 19th, was read:

HR 490-1322. By Representative Howard of the 19th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no county or municipality shall construct an airport in another county unless the voters of the county in which the airport is proposed to be constructed shall approve such construction in a referendum thereon; 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 XI, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, no airport shall be constructed in any county in this State if such airport is to be owned by or on behalf of another county or by or on behalf of a municipality, the largest area of which is located in another county, unless the voters of the county in which the airport is proposed to be constructed shall approve such construction in a referendum thereon. In the event any such county or such municipality desires to construct an airport inside the boundaries of any other county, the governing authority of such county or such municipality shall notify the governing authority and the election superintendent of the county in which the airport is proposed to be constructed, in writing, stating the approximate acreage requirements, the approximate date when construction is proposed to begin, the approximate completion date of the construction, the approximate cost of such construction, and such other information as such county or such municipality shall desire to furnish to the governing authority and the election superintendent. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the county in which the airport is proposed to be constructed to issue, within 60 days after receiving notification, the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of whether such airport should be constructed to the electors of the county for approval or rejection. The election super intendent shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 45 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of the county in which the airport is proposed to be constructed. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
YES Shall an airport owned by the municipality/county of________ NO be constructed in__________ County?'
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the construction of the airport shall vote 'Yes', and those persons desiring to vote against the construction of the airport shall vote 'No'. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval

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of the construction of the airport, the county or municipality proposing to construct an airport shall be authorized to construct the airport, otherwise such airport shall not be constructed. The expense of such election shall be borne by the county or municipal ity proposing to construct such airport."
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 no county or municipality shall construct an airport in another county unless the
( ) NO voters of the county in which the airport is proposed to be constructed shall approve such construction in a referendum thereon?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Egan of the 25th and Horton of the 43rd move to amend the floor substitute to HR 490-1322 as follows: On line 20, page 1, after the word "thereon", insert the sentence, "This provision shall not apply to the expansion and improvement of an existing airport already in operation."

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben
N Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.
N Carter, J.W.
N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
N Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
NLee, W.J.IBilll
Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H.
N Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall.V. N Ware, J.C. Y Wateon, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 99, nays 43.

The amendment was adopted.

The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.

On the adoption of the RESOLUTION, BY SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.Jr. N Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C, N Cantv, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry. D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Bettv Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A, D. YCole, J.H. Y Coleraan, T, Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J, Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. K Culpepper, B.
N Daughterly, J.C. YDavis.W.' N Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E. A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris. J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y.Hays, F.Jr. NHill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

YMann.C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. YMostiler, J.L Y Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith, P.E. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewev Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. YShanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler. Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire. D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 107, nays 45.

The Resolution, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite twothirds constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Carter of the 146th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" but intended to vote "aye" on the adoption of HR 490-1322, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Howard of the 19th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitu tional majority to HR 490-1322.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.
The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:
HR 774. By Representatives Jones of the 126th and Triplett of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending and inviting the officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the outstanding young people who have been selected as officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly are meeting in a training session in Atlanta on Febru ary 18 and 19, 1976; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 16, and 17, 1976, 1000 young people will "take over the Capitol" to participate in the Youth Assembly; and
WHEREAS, participants in the Youth Assembly prepare their own legislation to be acted upon by the Assembly and many Youth Assembly bills have been the source of legislation enacted into law by the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the outstanding young people who will be the leaders of the Youth Assembly be commended for their accomplishments and be invited to visit the General Assembly to watch its deliberations and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body do hereby commend the officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly and invite them to come on the floor of the House and Senate on February 19, 1976.
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 Mr. Gerald Wade, the State Executive Director of the YMCA, and to the following officials of the 31st State YMCA Youth Assembly:
Quintus Williams, Mt. Zion - Youth Governor Lonnie Roberts, Hazlehurst - Lieutenant Governor Brian Avery, Covington - Speaker of the House Patty Tweed, LaGrange - President Pro Tern of House Fredia Fletcher, Thomasville - Speaker Pro Tern of Senate Dan Smith, Thomasville - Senate Floor Leader George White, Metter - House Floor Leader Vicki O'Kelley, Danielsville - Secretary of the Senate Kay Corbitt, Pearson - Clerk of the House.
SR 359. By Senator Hill of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Tom Mann; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Tom Mann has become one of the most valuable and outstanding officials of the Department of Human Resources; and
WHEREAS, during Tom Mann's service with the State, he has demonstrated an unparalleled devotion and dedication to his important duties; and

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WHEREAS, Tom Mann has labored long and arduously with such a high degree of expertise and professionalism as to distinguish himself among his peers; and
WHEREAS, the valuable services and leadership of this valued State employee should receive deserved recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body does hereby express to Tom Mann, an outstanding and distin guished State employee, its apreciation for his dedicated and exemplary public service and does hereby commend and congratulate him upon compiling so envious and distin guished a record of dedication to his duties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Resolution to Tom Mann.

HR 781. By Representative Bolster of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Reverend and Mrs. James G. Mayo, Sr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. James G. Mayo, Sr., have served faithfully for thirty years at the Assembly of God Tabernacle, located at 1380 Boulevard, S.E.; and
WHEREAS, this Assembly has grown from a small struggling church of less than 100 people when the Mayos came to Atlanta in 1946, to a great House of Worship; and
WHEREAS, Sunday school attendance at the church now averages close to 1,500 per Sunday, and the church ranks 61st nationally among all churches of all denominations in actual attendance; and
WHEREAS, through untiring efforts, the Mayos have implemented their concept of a church's role as meeting a man's needs from the cradle to the grave by establishing a child care center with over 180 children, developing a Christian school with over 200 students, a retirement village with over 300 apartments, and an outreach program in underprivileged areas reaching over 900 young people each week; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Mayo extended his leadership to include other communities by establishing 40 Assembly of God Churches, and reached out to people through his radio and television programs; and
WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Mayo, the former Madge Torrence of Russellville, Arkansas, have set an example as parents of four children who are all active in the minis try, and one son, Jimmy Mayo, Jr., is an Assistant Clerk for this House of Representatives as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend Reverend and Mrs. James G. Mayo, Sr., on their retirement after thirty years of outstanding service to the people of Atlanta and the State and does hereby express its deepest appreciation for the outstanding contributions made by Reverend and Mrs. Mayo and the members of the Assembly of God Tabernacle in helping people throughout the State.
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 Reverend and Mrs. James G. Mayo, Sr.

HR 782. By Representative Walker of the 115th:

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A RESOLUTION Commending Mr. Arthur A. White, Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Arthur A. White, Jr., has been named Man of the Year in Conser vation in Houston County for 1975; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White received the award at the Ocmulgee River Soil and Water Conservation District's annual Man of the Year banquet held in Perry, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the program is sponsored and conducted each year by the banks of the district and the Ocmulgee River District Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the award is made to one farmer from each of the nine counties of the district who has attained a high standard of excellence in the establishment of soil and water conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White maintains a sophisticated water supply and irrigation system on his farm and uses good soil conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White is also very active in the religious, civic and economic life of his community and has held many important offices at the local level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Arthur A. White, Jr., on being named Man of the Year in Conservation in Houston County for 1975.
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 Mr. Arthur A. White, Jr.

HR 783. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Thomas Merritt Warren; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Thomas Merritt Warren of Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren, a native of Wilcox County, Georgia, distinguished himself in his community as a man of great admiration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren was very active in the civil, social and economic affairs of his community, having been a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and an honest, hardworking farmer; and
WHEREAS, he will be fondly remembered by his loving wife of over seventy years, Alice Jane, his many sisters, children, 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, this great patriarch will be sadly missed by his many friends and resi dents of Crisp and Wilcox Counties.
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 outstanding citizens, Mr. Thomas Merritt Warren.
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 the family of Mr. Thomas Merritt Warren.

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HR 784. By Representatives Lane of the 81st, Evans of the 84th, Ross of the 76th, Owens of the 77th and Carr of the 105th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. George B. Jones; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. George B. Jones began an outstanding career with the Georgia Department of Transportation in 1936 in Warrenton, Georgia, as a rodman; and
WHEREAS, in 1955 Mr. Jones was placed in charge of the rural roads program in District II, which consisted of 28 counties, and in 1959 was promoted to assistant district engineer in charge of construction in 14 counties; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in the important work of supervising the construc tion of Interstate 20 from the South Carolina line to the Taliaferro County line in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is a past president of the Georgia Department of Engineering Association, District II; and
WHEREAS, he is a member of the Wrens Baptist Church and the Wrens American Legion Post 229; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones has recently retired after 39 Va years of dedicated and produc tive service with the Department of T unsportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body hereby commend and congratulate Mr. George B. Jones for his many years of dedicated service to the people of this State and hereby wish him many happy years of retirement.
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 Mr. George B. Jones.

HR 785. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Reverend T. H. Fuller; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Reverend T. H. Fuller, of Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he served his community as a spiritual leader and was pastor of numer ous Houses of Worship, including Piney Grove Baptist Church of Montezuma, Georgia, Mt. Salem Baptist Church of Americus, Georgia, Christ Baptist Church of Arlington, Georgia, and Lower Sardis Baptist Church of Richland, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was a great leader among his fellow pastors of the gospel having served as Vice Moderator of Mt. Zion Western Association and Chairman of the Minis terial Alliance of Cordele; and
WHEREAS, he was a retired employee of the Georgia Department of Labor, having served many years with dedication; and
WHEREAS, he will be fondly remembered by his wife, family, relatives and friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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that this body does hereby express its deepest and sincerest regrets at the passing of one of this State's outstanding citizens, Reverend T. H. Fuller.
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 the family of Reverend T. H. Fuller.

HR 786. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Vienna High School Viking Football Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Vienna High School Viking Football Team has recently won the Region 1-B football championship; and
WHEREAS, through the leadership of Head Coach Wayne Strickland, the courageous and talented members of this team brought to Vienna High School its first region trophy in its 18 year football history; and
WHEREAS, this outstanding team compiled a season record of nine victories, two defeats and one tie; and
WHEREAS, the Vikings fought bravely in the State Class B championship, narrowly missing a chance at the South Georgia Class B championship; and
WHEREAS, the admirable record compiled by this team can only be attributed to the dedication, drive, and outstanding physical condition of the members of the team and to the outstanding coaching ability of Wayne Strickland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend and congratulate the Vienna High School Viking Football Team for an outstanding season.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this Resolution to Vienna High School, the Vienna High School Viking Football Team, and to the coaches of the Vienna High School Viking Football Team.
HR 787. By Representative Rainey of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Dr. Orien Thomas Gower, Jr.; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost a most distinguished and outstanding citizen with the passing of Dr. Orien Thomas Gower, Jr., of Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after attending Emory University and graduating from the University of Georgia Medical School, Augusta, Georgia, he practiced medicine in Cordele for almost thirty years; and
WHEREAS, he served on the Crisp County Hospital Authority for many years, was chairman of Crisp County's Board of Health, and was a member of the American Medical Association, Georgia Medical Society, Flint Medical Society, and the Academy of Family Physicians; and

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WHEREAS, he fought with bravery and courage and served with honor as a Lieu tenant Colonel in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, 5 Battle Stars, and the Croix de Guerre; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the civic, economic, social, charitable, and religious affairs of his community, having been a member of the Cordele First United Methodist Church and its Board of Trustees and Administrative Board, Cordele Rotary Club, Sons of the American Revolution, and was a Director of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association; and
WHEREAS, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, mother, members of his family, and residents of Crisp County, Georgia.
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 outstanding citizens, Dr. Orien Thomas Gower, Jr.
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 the family of Dr. Orien Thomas Gower, Jr.

HR 788. By Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Mr. Cecil B. Patterson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mr. Cecil B. Patterson is the Resource Manager at Lake Sidney Lanier, a position he has held since 1967; and
WHEREAS, in this position he is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all public lands owned around Lake Lanier which encompass some 57,900 acres of land and water, with 46 public use areas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson returned to Georgia in November of 1964 and served as the Assistant Reservoir Manager at Lake Lanier under the Operations Division of the Mobile District of the Corps of Engineers until he was promoted to his present position; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson is a native of White (Barrow County), Georgia, and he served in the United States Navy from January, 1946, until November, 1947; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson began his career with the Corps of Engineers in January, 1948, during the construction of Allatoona Dam; and
WHEREAS, he has been assigned to construction activities at Buford Dam, Hartwell Dam. Fort Benning and the Mississippi Test Facility (NASA); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson is very active in civic affairs in Forsyth County, being one of the leaders of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Rotary Club at Gumming; and
WHEREAS, due to Mr. Patterson's fine leadership and management, Lake Lanier is Number One among the 400 Corps of Engineers impoundments in terms of annual visitation, having held this position for the past ten years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson's work in protecting Lake Lanier as a major recreational facility is recognized by visitors to and residents of the Lake Lanier area; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his interest, management and involvement, Lake Lanier will continue to be an outstanding recreational area for the State and the Southeast and continue to function as a source of water and power for the Chattahoochee Valley; and

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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this Body to recognize Mr. Cecil B. Patterson for his outstanding accomplishments and achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this Body do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Cecil B. Patterson for his outstanding leadership and management of the public-owned lands at Lake Sidney Lanier.
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 Mr. Cecil B. Patterson.

HR 789. By Representatives Canty of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd and Sheats of the 28th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending the Charles L. Harper High School; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Charles L. Harper High School has been a leader in secondary education in the City of Atlanta and in the State of Georgia for many years; and
WHEREAS, the student body, faculty, and staff have participated in numerous activi ties both within and without the classroom and have made Harper High School an out standing center of learning and education; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Honor Society have unselfishly involved themselves in a weekly tutorial program with youngsters from the Bankhead Courts Area; and
WHEREAS, members of the Bicentennial Club have participated in numerous activi ties depicting the role of the Black man throughout this Nation's history; and
WHEREAS, members of the student body, Phyllis and Phillip Brown, have been se lected to participate in the All-State Choral Group; and
WHEREAS, members of the Individual Research Class have demonstrated excep tional ability in various areas of scientific study; and
WHEREAS, members of the faculty and student body have taken such an active role in cooperation with the Educational Council of the Bankhead Court Tenants Association that fifty students from the Bankhead Court Area had perfect attendance for the first quarter of this past school year; and
WHEREAS, members of the student body have been civicly active by participating in various "Get-Out-To-Vote" campaigns; and
WHEREAS, other members of the student body have participated in the Atlanta School Science Congress; and
WHEREAS, the entire student body of Charles L. Harper High School through the efforts of its leader, Principal O. J. Irons, has accepted the challenge of secondary edu cation by participating in these numerous educational activities and social endeavors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of Charles L. Harper High School for its contribution to secondary education in the City of Atlanta 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 appropriate copy of this Resolution to Charles L. Harper High School.

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HR 790. By Representatives Canty of the 38th and Dean of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Alonzo A. Grim; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Alonzo A. Crim, Superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools, is recognized as one of the nation's leading urban school superintendents; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Crim's educational experience ranges from classroom teacher to prin cipal to area superintendent to college professor to superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Crim is an active member of numerous local, State and national civic and educational associations, including the following:
President of the Alumni Executive Council of the Harvard Graduate School of Edu cation, 1973-74.
Consultant and Panelist for the National Foundation of Arts and Humanities. By Presidential appointment, is a member of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children. A member of the Executive Committee of the Council of Great City Schools. Actively serves as a member of the Resolutions Committee of the American Associa tion of School Administrators. Appointed by the Governor as a member of the Georgia Advisory Council on Voca tional Education. An appointee on Governor Busbee's Special Council on Family Planning.
WHEREAS, Dr. Crim's other organizational memberships are far too numerous to list in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Crim came to the Atlanta Public School System during a time of court litigation on school desegregation and effectively and openly accepted the responsi bility and the challenge; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Crim has sincerely devoted his tenure to improving the Atlanta Public Schools in every way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this astute body does hereby recognize and commend Dr. Alonzo A. Crim, Super intendent of the Atlanta Public Schools for his outstanding educational contributions and dedicated service to the children of Georgia and to our great State; that this legislative body further extend to him our sincerest best wishes for many, many more years of such productivity and educational service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Atlanta Board of Education and to Dr. Alonzo A. Crim.

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 1216. By: Representatives Nix, Harrison and Edwards of the 20th, Cooper and Howard of the 19th, and Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-706, relative to overtaking and passing a school bus, so as to pro vide that after stopping to allow children to disembark from the bus, it shall be unlawful for the driver of the school bus to proceed until all children who need to cross the roadway have done so safely; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Evans of the 84th and Russell of the 53rd move to amend HB 1216 as follows: By adding on line 17, before the word "violating", the word "wilfully".

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berrv, C.Ed YBlackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss. A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games. C. Y Carr, T.C. YCarrell.B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, C. Y Childers. E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell.C.H.

YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford. J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daughertv, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Flovd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y" Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden. E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris. J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F.

Y Hawking, J, Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill.G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin. R. Y Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N" Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.I Bill i Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. Lucas. D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y" Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. YMilford.B. Y Mostiler. J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. YNix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey. H. Randall.W.O. Y Heaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell. W.B. Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 119, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1748. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Registration of Geologists Act of 1975" so as to change certain Section numbers; to change certain dates; to change the provisions relative to minimum qualifications for registered geologists; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend HB 1748 as follows: A new Section is added following the end of Section 5, page 3, line 5, said new Section to be numbered 6 and the remaining Sections to be renumbered accordingly, said new Section to read as follows:

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"Section 6. Said Act is further amended by deleting the word "annually" in subsec tion (b) of the Section having the present numerical designation "Section 84-2512A" (new numerical designation "Section 84-2112A") and substituting in lieu thereof the word "Biennially"."

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe YBaugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. YGignilliat, A., Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H., Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1692. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, relating to financial institutions and known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to simplify procedures relating to receivership proceedings involving financial institutions with assets of not more than $150,000.00; 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. YPinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B.

Sams, Bill
Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1566. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Russell of the 53rd, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on Juveniles" so as to provide that the Governor shall execute an amendment to said Compact providing for interstate rendition of juveniles alleged to have committed a criminal or delinquent 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.

Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.

Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B.
Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. YHam.B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.

Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.

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Y Irvin. J. Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Johnson, W Rud. Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee. W.J. (Bill)

Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K.
Lucas. D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

Owens, R.D. Y Oxford. Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Taggart, T. Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. YTownsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom

Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall, V. YWare.J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 123, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1540. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Patten of the 146th, Culpepper of the 98th, Felton of the 22nd, Collins of the 144th, and Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to estab lish farmers markets in this State so as to require that on or after Jan. 1, 1977 any person using the facilities of any market which charges a gate fee for the purpose of selling or offering for sale any item on the premises of such a market operated pursuant to this Act, must be licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron. E Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh. W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Heckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear. J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Brav, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck. T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle. J. Y Carnes, C Y Carr.T.C. Y Carrell.B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers. E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. YColwell.CH. YConnell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford. J.G. Y Culpepper. B.
Daughertv. J.C. Y Davis, W."
Dean, D.C. YDent, R.A.
Dixon. H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards. C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. YElliott,E.H..Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Flovd, Leon
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage. L. Y Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom

Glover, M. Greer. J.W. YHam.B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden. E.A. Harris, B.B..Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher. C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Havs, F.Jr. Y Hill. B.I.. Y Hill.G. Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson. Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.I). Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson. Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kevton, J.W.

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen. W.W. Y Lee, W.J.lBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong. W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinnev, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. YMostiler.J.L. Y Mullinax. E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Nix. K. Noble, Bill Owens. R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, 0.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Sigrnan, B. Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.

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YSmyre. C. Y Snow, Waync.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis YTaggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd

Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles.E.B. Y Townsenci, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.

Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. YWall.V. Y Ware, J.C.

Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. " Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.

Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1607. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Glover of the 32nd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Ga., as amended, so as to provide that no increase in tuition or other fees fixed by the Board of Regents shall become effective until the expiration of a period of 60 days following the date on which the Board of Regents notifies the president of each unit of the University System of Ga. of the proposed increase in such tuition or fees; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Matthews of the 63rd and Hill of the 127th move to amend HB 1607 as follows:
(1) By adding following the semicolon after the word "thereof" on line 8 of page 1, the following: "to provide that no increase in tuition by the Board of Regents shall be made within a certain period of time;".
(2) By striking in its entirety Section 1 and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: "Section 1. Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section, to be designated as Code Section 32-172, to read as follows: '32-172. Tuition and fee increases; notification; frequency.--No increase in tuition or other fees fixed by the Board of Regnets shall become effective until the expira tion of a period of 60 days following the date on which the Board of Regents notifies the president of each unit of the University System of Georgia of the proposed increase in such tuition or fees and the amount thereof. The president of the Student Government Association in each institution shall also be notified, without unnecessary delay, of any proposed increase. Provided, however, no increase in tuition shall be made within twelve months of the effective date of a prior tuition increase by the Board of Regents.'"
(3) By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and adding following Section 1 a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval."
The following amendment to the Gignilliat, et al amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Holmes of the 39th and Jones of the 126th move to amend the Gignilliat, et al amendment to HB 1607 as follows: By striking the words "the expiration of a period of 60 days" on line 19, and insert ing in lieu thereof "a full quarter has elapsed".
The Gignilliat, et al amendment, as amended, was adopted.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargero-i, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck.J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun.A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G' Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T. YCoIlins.M. Y Colwell, C.H.

YConnell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F.Jr.
YHill, B.L. YHill.G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. YKeyton.J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger. G.H. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard. G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles. E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 152, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 1848. By: Representatives Clark, Mann and Milford of the 13th, McCollum of the 134th, Carr of the 105th, Murphy of the 18th, Adams of the 14th, Castleberry of the lllth, Rainey of the 135th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act com pletely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that a wildlife ranger, after a minimum number of years of service, upon leaving the Dept. of Natural Resources under honorable conditions, may retain his weapon and badge under 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 ayes were 103, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.

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The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in substituting the same:

HR 464-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provi sions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain bingo games operated by nonprofit organizations shall be legal in Georgia; 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 I, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the period at the end thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
", except that the operation of a nonprofit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1,100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period or $2,200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is oper ated by a nonprofit organization. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organiza tion except a tax exempt organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax Law as such Code and such Law are now or hereafter amended. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization within the meaning of this Paragraph unless such organization shall annually file with the State Revenue Department a report of an audit by a Certified Public Accountant fully accounting for all receipts and expenditures of such organization, which report shall constitute a public record subject to public inspection.", so that when so amended Paragraph IV shall read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Lotteries. All lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, are hereby pro hibited; and this prohibition shall be enforced by penal laws., except that the operation of a nonprofit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1,100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period or $2,200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organiza tion. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization except a tax exempt organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax Law as such Code and such Law are now or hereafter amended. No organization shall be deemed a nonprofit organization within the meaning of this Paragraph unless such organization shall annually file with the State Revenue Department a report of an audit by a Certified Public Accountant fully accounting for all receipts and expendi tures of such organization, which report shall constitute a public record subject to public inspection."
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 certain bingo ( ) NO games operated by nonprofit organizations shall be legal in Georgia?" 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 Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The following amendment to the Senate substitute was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Senate Substitute to HR 464-1247 as follows:
By striking the period following the word "organization" where it appears in line 16 on page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:", except a church or other religious organization."
By striking the period following the word "organization" where it appears in line 11 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", except a church or other religious organization."

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams. John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, B.C. N Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. N Edwards, W. N Egan, M J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton. Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J N Hays, F.Jr N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson. R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S, Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. YLong, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum.H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. K Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V, Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 64, nays 86.

The amendment to the Senate substitute was lost.

Due to mechanical failure the vote of Representative Childs of the 51st was not recorded.

Representative Rush of the 121st moved that HR 464-1247 and all amendments thereto be placed upon the table.

The motion was ruled out of order by the Speaker.

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Representative Lane of the 40th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute 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.

There was objection.

The motion was withdrawn.
Representative McKinney of the 35th moved that the House recede from its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HR 464-1247.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.D.Jr. Y Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey. F.I, Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed YBlackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. YDavis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A., Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. N Harris. J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. YKilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver NParham.B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Randall.W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 55.
The motion was lost and the House refused to recede from its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HR 464-1247.
Representative Lane of the 40th again moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute 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 on HR 464-1247.

The motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed, as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House, the

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following members thereof: Representative Lane of the 40th, Beck of the 148th and Hawkins of the 50th.

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 1627. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Smith of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-312, relating to the periods of suspension for drivers' licenses, so as to provide for periods for which a person's driver's license shall be sus pended upon conviction of certain crimes, accumulation of certain "points" or failure to submit to a chemical test; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Childers of the 15th moves to amend HB 1627 as follows: By adding, following the word "suspension" on line 11 of page 1, the following: "to provide for special driver's permits; to provide for the issuance, conditions and restrictions relative to such permits; to provide for practices and procedures". By renumbering Sections 2 and 3, as Sections 3 and 4, respectively. By inserting, following Section 1 and after line 31 of page 3, the following: "Section 2. Said Code Title 68B is hereby amended by adding, following Code Section 68B-315, a new Code Section 68B-316, to read as follows: '68B-316. Special permits. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code Title or of any other laws of this State, any judge of any court within this State who is authorized to suspend the driver's license of any person for the violation of any traffic laws of this State is hereby authroized to issue a special driver's permit to the person whose license has been suspended by such judge. Such special driver's permits shall not be issued if the driver's license has been suspended or reyoked by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of this Code Title. Such special driver's permits shall authorize the person to whom the permit is issued to drive a motor vehicle while in the performance of their employment. Such permits shall be in such form and shall contain such information as may be pre scribed by rule or regulation of the Commissioner of Public Safety, but shall con tain at least the following information: (1) the name and address of the person to whom the permit is issued; (2) the name and address of such person's place of employment; and (3) the signature, title and the name of the court of the judge issuing such permit. Such permit may contain such other restrictions and qualifica tions as may be provided for by the judge issuing such permit.'".

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A.

N Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.
Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Childs. P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
NConnell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.

Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. NElliott, E.H.,Jr.
N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
N Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr.

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N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.

Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J.
N Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Miles, B.F.
N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R.

N Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C, Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.

Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall.V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 90.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. YHill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.IBilll Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. V Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 2.

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

SB 547. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th; McDuffie of the 19th; and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to require the Insurance Commissioner to review credit insurance rates to determine if such rates meet certain minimum stan dards, if they comply with the Georgia Insurance Code, if they are reasonable, and if they are adequate but not excessive or unfairly discriminatory; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:

Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend SB 547 by striking on lines 11 and 12, page 1, the following words: "to increase the monthly maintenance charge" and inserting in lieu the words "to decrease the monthly maintenance charge."

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. X Adams, John N Adams, Marvin
Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. NBerrv.C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Cantv, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C. YCarr, T.C. N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark. L.
Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage. L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Manner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Hill.G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. NIrvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J. (Bill i N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Lucas, D.K.

NMann.C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. NMullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewev N Russell. J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. NToles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmirc, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 105. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend SB 547 by striking all of

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subsection "e" of Section 3, page 3, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "There shall be no maintenance charge to the customer whatsoever."
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray.C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes. C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrel], B.
Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Cole.J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J. Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. N Gammage. L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Hill.B.L Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.i Bill ) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Linder. J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R.
N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplet!, Tom Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
NWall.V. N Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 21, nays 118.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Carter of the 146th moves to amend SB 547 by striking "$2.00" o"$n1l.i0n0e".12, page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck. J.M.
Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear. J.

Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. NBray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.

N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H.

N Coieman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.
Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon

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N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H.
N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A., Jr.
N Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M,
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob
N Howell, M.

N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J. (Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J.

N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. N Milford, B.
N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D.
N Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.

Y Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Heaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B.
N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis

N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. NWall.V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 108.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. YBray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob N Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K. N Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

N Scott, D. Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 117, nays 25.

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

Representative Lane of the 81st stated that he had been called from the floor of the H"aoyues"e. when the roll was called on SB 547, but had he been present would have voted

Representative McKinney of the 35th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" but intended to vote "nay" on the passage of SB 547.

Representative Carter of the 146th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 547.

HB 1582. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965" so as to change the public meeting requirements; and for other purposes.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. YCalhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. YCarr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell.C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall.W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis
Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. YToles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Representative Connell of the 87th 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 Thursday, February 19, 1976

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the roll call was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend William I. (Bill) Long, of the Georgia Baptist Sunday School Board, Atlanta, Georgia, and brother of Representative Long of the 142nd District.
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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to Committees:
HB 1966. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to establish an Airport Author ity for Cook County to be known as "Cook County Airport Authority", which Authority shall be a public corporation having the right, power and authority separately or jointly, to acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, con trol, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate and police airports and land ing fields for the use of aircraft within the limits of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.
HB 1967. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners in the counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of members of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1968. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that each county of this State, by appropriate resolution, shall require the issu ance of certain permits relative to the location or relocation of certain mobile homes so as to change the fine for violation of such resolutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1969. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the compensation of the Judge of the Juvenile Court of Clarke County so as to change the compensation of the judge; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1970. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to fix the salary of the coroner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 35,000 and not more than 44,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for the payment of the salary of the coroner out of the funds of such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1971. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to fix the salary of the tax commissioner in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 35,000 and not more than 44,000 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for the payment of such salary out of county funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis- . lation.

HB 1972. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to provide for an increase in the compensation of certain county officers and employees of Bulloch County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1973. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerk's employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1974. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bulloch County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and clerk; to change the compen sation of other members of the board; to change the compensation of the cler ical assistants; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1975. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bulloch County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner's assistants; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1976. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the coroner of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1977. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Bulloch County 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 Legis lation.

HB 1978. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bulloch 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 Legis lation.

HB 1979. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, and Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the probate court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerical employees of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HR 780-1979. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Petro of the 46th, Williams of the 54th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that any person otherwise authorized to sell malt beverages, wine or alcoholic beverages by the drink under the laws of this State and the applicable ordinances of DeKalb County shall be authorized to sell and serve malt beverages, wine and alcoholic bever ages by the drink from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Sundays in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1980. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Ga., as amended, so as to make certain technical corrections; to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile

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courts; to change the provisions relating to orders terminating parental rights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1981. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st, and West, Lee, Johnson, and Bailey of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commis sioners of Fayette County so as to change the number of members of the board of commissioners; to change the provisions relating to election of members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1982. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire, and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Hall County so as to change the compen sation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1983. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Gay in Meriwether County and granting certain powers and privi leges to said town so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; to change the provisions relative to the date of election; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1984. By: Representatives Kreeger and Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act amending, revising, consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said town as a city so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1985. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Luthersville so as to change the terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1986. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Egan of the 25th, Karrh of the 106th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act" so as to add a provision concerning dividends or other distributions or payments to which a shareholder is entitled from a corpo ration organized under the Georgia Business Corporation Code; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 791-1986. By: Representatives Wood, Jackson, and Whitmire of the 9th: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the gov erning authority of Forsyth County or any municipal corporation within

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Forsyth County to provide for the exemption from all ad valorem taxation by such governing authority of all tangible personal property within Forsyth County in transit through Forsyth County from outside the State to a final destination outside the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1988. By: Representatives Johnson, Bailey, Lee, and West of the 72nd: A BILL to provide that the governing authority or the county fiscal agent in all counties of Ga., having a population of not less than 90,000 or more than 140,000 is authorized to expend tax funds for the purpose of the preparation of dead bodies for interment and the interment of paupers and indigents upon the governing authority's order for the disposition of such bodies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1989. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Tolbert and Davis of the 56th, Hawkins of the 50th, Jordan of the 58th, Russell of the 53rd, Williamson of the 45th, Petro of the 46th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the corpo rate limits of the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local Legis lation.

HB 1990. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Chapter 92-24 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, relating to corporations, including domestic, domesticated foreign and foreign, and the license and occupation tax such organizations are required to pay, so as to provide for the returns of domestic, domesticated foreign and foreign corporations; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 792-1990. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A RESOLUTION creating a Pris oner Study Commission to formulate a new Code to govern the State's treat ment of prisoners from the time of arrest to the time of release beyond parole; to provide for its membership, its duties, its expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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 Spe cial Judiciary:

HB 2004. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Thompson of the 93rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 22, relating to corporations so as to change certain provi sions relating to the proper venue for proceedings brought against corporations; and for other purposes.

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

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HB 1934 HB 1935 HB 1936 HB 1937 HB 1938 HB 1939 HB 1940 HB 1941
HB 194
HHBB 11994465 HR 753-1946 HR 754-1946 HR 755-1946 HB 1947 HB 1948 HB 1949 HB 1950 HB 1951 HB 1952 HB 1953 HB 1954 HB 1955 HB 1956

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HB 1957 HB 1958 HB 1959 HR 776-1959 HR 777-1959 HR 778-1959 HB 1960
HB 1963
HB 1965 HB 1987 SB 354 SB 492 SB 553 SB 573 SB 590 SB 594 SB 597 SB 598 SB 606 SB 610 SR 313 SR 326

Mr. Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1764 Do Pass, as Amended. SR 77 Do Pass, as Amended.
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 Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 443 SB 445 SB 429 SB 483 HB 1739

Do Pass. Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Pass, by Substitute. Do Pass. Do Pass.

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HR 778-1959 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th Chairman

Mr. Marcus of the 26th District, Chairman of the Committee on Health & Ecology, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health & 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 1753 Do Pass. HB 1618 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1755 Do Pass. HB 1756 Do Pass. HB 1663 Do Pass. HB 1779 Do Not Pass. HB 1812 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th Chairman

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 1381 Do Not Pass. HB 1903 Do Pass, as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
SB 565 Do Pass. HB 1847 Do Pass. SB 568 Do Pass, by Substitute. HB 1531 Do Pass. HB 1599 Do Pass. HB 1714 Do Pass. SB 456 Do Pass.

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SB 209 Do Pass.

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 following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 600-1640 Do Pass.

HB 1927

Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Howard of the 19th Secretary

Mr. Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions & Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions & Property 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:

HR 495-1333 HR 662-1741 HR 669-1774 HR 744-1919 SR 310 SR 322 SB 484 SB 579

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th 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 - Local Legislation 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 1508

Do Pass.

HB 1863

Do Pass.

HB 1615

Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1864

Do Pass.

HB 1718

Do Pass.

HB 1865

Do Pass.

HB 1719

Do Pass.

HB 1866

Do Pass.

HB 1810

Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1869

Do Pass.

HB 1860

Do Pass.

HB 1870

Do Pass.

HB 1862

Do Pass.

HB 1872

Do Pass.

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HB 1873 HB 1874 HB 1875 HB 1876 HB 1878

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass.

HR 81-345 Do Pass. HR 302-1107 Do Pass. HR 721-1868 Do Pass. HR 722-1877 Do Pass. HR 733-1881 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Mr. 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 following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1898 Do Pass. HB 1987 Do Pass. HB 1694 Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Howell of the 140th Chairman

Mr. Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submit ted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance 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 1733 Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways & Means 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:

HR 398-1215 Do Pass, by Substitute.

HB 1353

Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

Mr. Collins of the 144th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways & Means has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1243

Do Pass.

HB 1379

Do Pass, as Amended.

HB 1640

Do Pass.

HR 84-356 Do Not Pass.

HR 125-504 Do Not Pass.

HR 619-1698 Do Pass, by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR Thursday, February 19, 1976

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Thursday, February 19, 1976, and submits the following:

HB 326 HB 918 HB 1033 HB 1258 HB 1271 HB 1273 HB 1277 HB 1282 HB 1333 HB 1366 HB 1412 HB 1446 HB 1464 HB 1465 HB 1467 HB 1480 HB 1490 HB 1515 HB 1548 HB 1572 HB 1661 HB 1670 HB 1707 HB 1750 HB 1752 HB 1783 HB 1791 HB 1795 HB 1821 HB 1822

Employees Ret. Sys., Actuary's Duties Married Woman, Surety on Bail Bonds Cty. Tax Appraisers, Prof. Qualifications Real Property, Payment for Services School Premises; Loitering; Unlawful Alcoholism & Intoxication Comp. Treatment Armed Robbery; Penalty for Offense Adminis. of Estates, Probate of Wills City/Cty., Eligibility to Hold Civil Off. Area Trade Schools Teachers, Sick Leave Teachers' Ret. Sys., Tax Sale & Garnishment Ga. Civil Practice Act, Revise Cities & Counties, Urban Redevelopment Planning Programming Bur. Local Govt's. State Office of Housing, Create Solar Energy Machines, Sales Tax Exempt. Game and Fish Laws, Rules and Regulations Jurors, Selection, Electronic Used Motor Veh., Sale by Non-residents Tax of Franchises & Shares of Finan. Inst. No Fault Insurance, Provide Min. Coverage No Fault Insurance, Relating to Subrogation Distilled Spirits, Metric Stan. of Meas. Health Care Plans, New Code Chapter Billiard Rooms, Regulate Higher Ed. Assistance Corp; Loans Economic Development Council; Create Eavesdropping; Prisons Georgia Fire Academy; Create Ballots; Number Printed Equal Electors

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HB 1888

Insurance, Contracts, Time Limitations

HR 78-325 Supreme Court & Court of Appeals, Juris. HR 565-1544 Hartsfield Int. Airport Advisory Committee HR 672-1784 Convey Property, Jackson County HR 710-1842 HB 1555 Joint Study Committee HR 751-1933 Convey Property, Union Camp Corp.

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully,

Is/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1615. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to provide certain counties with authority to adopt procedures for disposal of abandoned automobiles; to define terms; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1615 as follows: On line 9 after the word, "regulations", insert the following: "which shall be applicable within the unincorporated area of the county"

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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1810. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Blackshear of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, approved Feb. 6, 1957, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 2003), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 2 of said Act the following:

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"The corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth are hereby extended beyond their present boundaries so as to include, in addition to the areas now embraced within the corporate limits of the City of Port Wentworth, all of the area and territory embraced and lying within the following described territory, to wit:
Commencing at a point where the southern right-of-way line of Godley Road inter sects with the western right-of-way line of Georgia State Highway 21, said point being a western point of the City of Port Wentworth city limits, Chatham County, Georgia, and continuing in a westerly direction along the southern right-of-way line of Godley Road to a point of intersection with a southerly extension of the easterly property line of property of Union Camp Corp; then along said southerly extension of said easterly property line northwesterly along said extension and said property line and then in a northerly direction along said Union Camp property line and the extension thereof to a point intersecting the northernmost branch of St. Augustine Creek, and then pro ceeding easterly along the northernmost branch of St. Augustine Creek until reaching a point intersecting the southernmost branch of St. Augustine Creek and then in an easterly direction along St. Augustine Creek to a point intersecting the western rightof-way line of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, and then proceeding northerly along the western right-of-way line of Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to a point intersecting the western right-of-way line of old Georgia Highway 21, and then proceeding in a northerly direction along the western right-of-way line of old Georgia Highway 21 to a point 500 feet north of old Georgia Highway 30 and then proceeding westerly along a parallel line to old Georgia Highway 30, at any given point being 500 feet north of Georgia Highway 30 until it intersects with a point on the eastern right-of-way line of the Savannah Electric and Power Company transmission lines and then proceeding north to a point on the southern ri^it-of-way line of the new Georgia State Highway 30 and then continuing easterly along said right-of-way line until it intersects, at a point, with the western right-of-way line of Georgia State Highway 21 and then easterly on a diagonal line to the center of the roadbed of the old Richmond Road, on the east side of Georgia State Highway 21 and continuing easterly along the center of said road until it intersects a point on the western right-of-way line of Seaboard Coast Line and continuing in a southwesterly direction along said right-of-way line until it intersects the center line of Little Hearst Branch, and then in a westerly direction along the center of Little Hearst Branch to the intersection of the eastern right-of-way line of new Georgia Highway 21 and then in a southerly direction along the eastern right-of-way line of new Georgia Highway 21 until it intersects with the city limits of Port Wentworth, Georgia, at Saint Augustine Creek."
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 sub stitute, 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 substi tute.

HB 1508. By: Representatives Greer and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes", so as to provide that teachers and employees with 30 years of service may retire upon attaining 55 years of age; 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1718. By: Representatives Parkman and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Carroll County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to change the compensation of the Coroner; to provide a mileage allow ance for 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1719. By: Representatives Glanton and Parkman of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Office of Tax Commissioner of Carroll County so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; to change the mileage 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1860. By: Representative Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Irwin County and prescribing and defining their powers, duties and compensation so as to change the compensation of the chairman 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1862. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the City Court of Camilla (subsequently renamed the State Court of Mitchell County) so as to change the salary to be paid to 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1863. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, and Matthews of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Board of Commissioners of Clarke County so as to change the provisions relating to the purchase of supplies, equipment, services and other materials; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1864. By: Representatives Harden of the 154th, and Leggett of the 153rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to consolidate and amend 'An Act to regulate public instruction in the county of Glynn', approved Feb. 21, 1873, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes herein mentioned", so as to create education districts from which members of the Board of Edu cation of Glynn County shall be elected; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1865. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Jenkins County on a salary so as to change the compensation of the Chief Deputy Sheriff and the Deputy Sheriff of Jenkins County; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1866. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the City of Sale City in the County of Mitchell, State of Georgia, and for other purposes" so as to provide for the collection and disposi tion of garbage, rubbish, refuse; to provide for charges or fees to cover the cost of such services; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1869. By: Representative Fraser of the 139th: A BILL to provide for a board of elec tions in each county in this State having a population of not less than 7,330 nor more than 7,550 according to the U.S. Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to define its powers 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 110, nays 0.

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

HB 1870. By: Representative Carr of the 105th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Washington County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of said court; to change the term of office of the judge of said court; to change the fee for filing claims 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1872. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Jenkins County so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the chairman 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1873. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jenkins 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1874. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Jenkins 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1875. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Jenkins County, Ga., so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner of Jenkins County; and for other pur poses.

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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1876. By: Representatives Harris, Johnson, and Thomason of the 8th: A BILL to pro vide a new Charter for the Town of Euharlee, Ga., in the county of Bartow; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1878 By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Richardson of the 52nd, Vaughn of the 57th, Childs of the 51st, Clark of the 55th, Hawkins of the 50th, Jordan of the 58th, Petro of the 46th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensation of the elective county officials of DeKalb County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 81-345. By Representative Bolster of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to include certain types of coopera tive ownership within the term "homestead" as that term is used for purposes of deter mining certain exemptions from taxation in Fulton County; 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 at the end thereof the following:
"Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the term 'homestead', as such term is used for purposes of determining eligibility for homestead exemption from taxation in Fulton County, shall include, but not be limited to, a claim ant holding under an occupancy agreement as a stockholder of a nonprofit cooperative ownership housing corporation, which holds property, either as owner or under a ninetynine year lease."

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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to extend homestead exemptions to owner occupants of nonprofit cooperative housing corporations in Fulton County?"

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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 ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
"No". If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Con stitution, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.Q.
Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.H. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 135, nays 5.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 302-1107. By Representative Brown of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the City of Atlanta under certain circumstances to levy ad valorem taxes for the purpose of paying the principal of and the interest on certain revenue obligations issued by said City; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as the same has

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been heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the City of Atlanta may levy ad valorem taxes not to exceed two (2) mills in any calendar year for the purpose of paying the principal of and the interest on any issue of revenue obligations issued by said City and secured by a pledge of said taxing power; provided, however, no such pledge may be made with respect to any such issue unless at or prior to the issuance thereof both of the following conditions have been met: (1) the net earnings (as hereinafter defined) of the undertaking with respect to which such issue is pro posed to be issued for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months out of the fifteen (15) months immediately preceding the adoption of proceedings for the issuance of such issue must have been equal to at least one and one-third (1 Mi) times the highest combined principal and interest requirements (as hereinafter defined) for any suc ceeding twelve (12) months' period on all then outstanding revenue obligations which are payable from the earnings of such undertaking and on the obligations of the issue proposed to be issued; and (2) said City has obligated itself to create from the earnings of such undertaking a reserve fund which can be used only to pay the prin cipal of and the interest on the revenue obligations payable from said earnings in an amount which will equal within not more than sixty (60) months from the date of the adoption of proceedings for the issuance of such issue the highest combined principal and interest requirements (as hereinafter defined) for any succeeding twelve (12) months' period on all then outstanding revenue obligations which are payable from the earnings of such undertaking and on the obligations of the issue proposed to be issued. Net earnings as used herein shall be construed to be gross earnings of such undertaking which have been received during the period in question after deducting therefrom the reasonable and necessary expenses of operating, maintaining and repairing such undertaking during the period in question (but excluding depreci ation). In determining gross earnings for the purpose of making the computations required to establish net earnings, there may be included, in addition to actual receipts during the twelve (12) months' period in question, an amount equal to the fixed amounts to be received during the twelve (12) months immediately following the date of such determination from new contracts entered into with users of the services of such undertaking or new or increased payments to be received under the provisions of existing contracts on account of the new additions, extensions or improvements to such undertaking which are to be financed from the proceeds of the issue of obligations then proposed to be issued. For the purpose of determining the principal and interest requirements for any twelve (12) months' period, there shall be included, in addition to the amounts which, by the terms of the pertinent revenue obligations, become due and payable during said period, the aggregate principal amount, (and premium, if any,) of any annual mandatory redemption requirements which must be met during said period and a like amount of principal shall be deducted from the principal requirements in the period when such obligations would, by their terms, mature if they were not subject to such mandatory redemption or redemptions. A pledge of the aforesaid taxing power for the purpose herein authorized shall be accomplished by the inclusion of a covenant to such effect in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such issue of obligations, coupled with a reference to said covenant in the instrument or instruments evidencing the obligation or obligations, and once made, said covenant shall constitute a lien on the moneys received from the taxes levied in furtherance thereof and the validity of said covenant, pledge and lien shall be incontestable from and after the issuance of such issue of obligations and the holder of any such obligation shall be authorized to enforce the same, pro vided only that prior to the issuance of such issue of obligations, the Director of the Department of Finance of the City of Atlanta, or the successor to his powers, shall have certified to the governing body of said City that the above referred to conditions precedent to the creation of such pledge have been met and said governing body shall have approved the correctness of such certification by a statement to such effect in the ordinance adopted to authorize the issuance of such issue of obligations."

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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, 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 City of Atlanta to include in future revenue bond issues for certain revenue producing
( ) NO projects under certain circumstances a guarantee that an ad valorem tax not to exceed two mills will be levied to pay a difference between income from such project for one year and bond payments due that year in any year of the issue which includes the guarantee?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 721-1868. By Representative Collins of the 144th:

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A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish the DOWNTOWN CAMILLA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and to provide for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of said authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"1. There is hereby created in the City of Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia, the Downtown Camilla Development Authority, to be composed of nine (9) members, seven (7) of whom shall be owners of an interest of at least a life estate or greater interest in real estate located in the Downtown Camilla Area, as hereinafter defined, or officers at the time of appointment of a corporation or other association owning such real estate or in fee or for life of an undivided interest in such real estate, and they shall be eligible to serve for the term for which they are appointed; one member shall be the Mayor of the City of Camilla by virtue of his office and one (1) member shall be the Camilla Dis trict member of the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners by virtue of his office and the other seven (7) shall be owners of property in the Downtown Business District of Camilla, as hereinafter defined. All members shall be residents of Mitchell County. The Mayor of the City of Camilla shall serve during his term of office as mayor. The County Commission member shall serve during his term of office as commissioner. The other seven (7) members shall be elected by the property owners of the Camilla Downtown Business District with three (3) of them initially serving three (3) years, three (3) of them initially serving two (2) years and one (1) of them initially serving one (1) year. Election thereafter shall be for three (3) year terms. The Downtown Camilla Development Author ity shall adopt and abide by its own by-laws establishing meeting dates, quorums, the recalling of members and other pertinent procedures.
2. The Camilla Downtown Business District shall consist of that area Beginning at the northeast corner of Bank of Camilla property and run along the east side of said property south to Broad Street; run thence west along Broad Street to the northeast corner of the Post Office property, run thence along the east side of the Post Office property and an extension of said line south to Stevens Street; run thence west along Stevens Street to South Scott Street, thence north along South Scott Street to the northeast corner of the Southern Bell property, run thence west along the north line of Southern Bell lot to Butler Street, run thence north along Butler Street and a proposed extension thereof to Oakland Avenue, run thence east along Oakland Avenue to the intersection with North Butler Street run thence north along North Butler Street to the northwest corner of the Piggly Wiggly property, run thence along the north side of the Piggly Wiggly property to North Scott Street, run thence south along North Scott Street to its intersection with the GAS&C Railroad right of way, run thence along said railroad right of way in a north easterly direction to North Harney Street, continuing in an easterly direction along said railroad right of way to an extension of City Hall Alley, run thence south along said alley to Oakland Avenue, run thence east along Oakland Avenue to the northeast corner of property owned by Planters & Citizens Bank, run thence south along the east margin of said bank property to the north margin of the City Hall lot, run thence to and along the north margin of Bank of Camilla property to the northeast corner thereof and the Point and Place of beginning.
3. The Downtown Camilla Development Authority shall be a body corporate and poli tic, having the power to sue and be sued in its own name, to contract, to acquire, own, hold, lease, sell and convey real and personal property, tangible or intangible at public or private sale with or without advertisement, and to do all things necessary to the accom plishment of its purposes.
4. The purpose of said Authority shall be the redevelopment and improvement of the Camilla Downtown Business District and said Authority shall have the power to

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employ engineers, architects, surveyors, landscape architects, planners and others in the furtherance of its purpose, to assist public bodies and private owners in the improvement of public and private properties by assisting in the planning therefor, to contract for the construction, remodeling, altering and demolition of buildings, and to contract with the City of Camilla and other public bodies for the construction, reconstruction, altering and changing streets, alleys, parking lots and malls.
5. The Authority shall have the power to designate the Camilla Downtown Business District as a special tax district and collect taxes within said district not exceeding five mills based on values fixed by the tax digest of the City of Camilla, Georgia, or the tax digest of the County of Mitchell as provided by law, to defray the costs of foregoing, and to issue executions and enforce payment of same in the same manner as tax execu tions for the City of Camilla are issued and enforced. Such executions shall be issued in the name of the Authority and shall be signed by an Authority member as chairman or clerk. Said tax executions shall bear interest and fi. fa. costs at the same rate and amount as tax executions of the City of Camilla. All taxes levied by the Authority shall become due and payable at the same time as ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Camilla. The Authority may contract with the City of Camilla for the collection of any taxes levied by the Authority.
6. The Authority shall have the power to issue notes or other evidences of indebted ness including revenue bonds or revenue certificates, and to pledge revenues and to levy and collect taxes as hereinabove provided for the retirement of said indebtedness and to issue executions for enforcement thereof as provided in Paragraph 5, provided, how ever, that the aggregate levy of taxes as provided for in Paragraph 5 of this paragraph shall not exceed five mills. Obligations of the Authority may be secured by the pledge or conveyance of all or any part of its assets, real or personal, tangible or intangible, but the obligations of the Authority shall not be obligations of the City of Camilla or the State of Georgia. The Authority shall have the right to accept gifts and grants from whatever source and use them for its general purpose. The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same exemptions from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of the City of Camilla.
7. No taxes shall be levied by said Authority for any purpose against property other than real property or against any real property occupied by the owner exclusively as a residence or against any real property not subject to taxation by the City of Camilla.
8. 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.
9. No funds of the Authority, except for planning, engineering and design, shall be spent on the improvement of private property.
10. This amendment is self-enacting and does not require any enabling legislation for it to become effective, however, the General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority, and may enlarge the same and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority not incon sistent with 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, 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 for the establishment of a Downtown Camilla Development Authority and to provide for the
( ) NO powers, duties, and responsibilities of said Authority?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNoes"". . All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State, and shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor.

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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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 722-1877. By Representatives Howard of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to exclude certain retirement, survivor or disability benefits in determining eligibility for the homestead exemption of $6,000 from all Cobb County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Cobb County school district, for residents of Cobb County who are disabled and who have a net income not exceeding $6,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking from said paragraph the following:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of Cobb County who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all Cobb

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County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Cobb County school dis trict, in the amount of $6,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a resi dence if his net income, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia law, from all sources, including benefits received from any retirement or pension fund when such benefits are based on contributions made thereto by such person or his spouse, but not including any federal old-age, survivor or disability insurance benefits, does not exceed $6,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. In order to qualify for the exemption provided for herein, the person claim ing such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from the Federal Social Security Administration and from not less than one nor more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9, relative to medical practitioners, of the Code of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gain fully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. Any such person shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, provides the Tax Commissioner of Cobb County with the certificates provided for herein and files an application with said Tax Commissioner giving the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable said Tax Commissioner to make a determination as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The Tax Commissioner shall provide the necessary forms for this purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same manner as other applications for homestead exemption, and the provisions of law appli cable to the processing of homestead exemptions, as the same now exists or may here after be amended, shall apply thereto, but after any such person has filed the proper application and certificates, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said certif icates thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any such person, however, to notify the Tax Commis sioner in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this paragraph. The General Assembly may provide by law for the proper administra tion of this exemption, including penalties necessary therefor. The increased exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1974.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following paragraph:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of Cobb County who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all Cobb County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Cobb County school dis trict, in the amount of $6,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a resi dence 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 bene fits under the Federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retire ment, disability or pension system, except such income which is in excess of the maxi mum 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 maximum amount shall be included as net income for the purposes of this paragraph. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. In order to qualify for the exemption provided for herein, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not less than one nor more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Code Chapter 84-9, relative to medical practitioners, of the Code of Georgia, as now or hereafter amended, certifying that such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. Any such person shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless

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he, or through his agent, provides the Tax Commissioner of Cobb County with the certificates provided for herein and files an application with said Tax Commissioner giving the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable said Tax Commissioner to make a determi nation as to whether such person is entitled to such exemption. The Tax Commissioner shall provide the necessary forms for this purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same manner as other applications for homestead exemption, and the provisions of law applicable to the processing of homestead exemptions, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, shall apply thereto, but after any such person has filed the proper application and certificates, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file said certificates thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any such person, however, to notify the Tax Commissioner in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemp tion provided in this paragraph. The General Assembly may provide by law for the proper administration of this exemption, including penalties necessary therefor. The increased exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1974."
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 exclude certain retirement survivor or disability benefits in determining eligibility for the home-
( ) NO stead exemption of $6,000.00 from all Cobb County ad valorem taxes, including ad valorem taxes for the Cobb County school district, for resi dents of Cobb County who are disabled and who have a net income not exceeding $6,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J.
Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell. C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, E.L. Y Eraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greer, J.W. NHam, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.

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Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, K. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Larsen, O.K. N Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H.

Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver

Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 114, nays 8.

The Resolution, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was lost.

Representative Howard of the 19th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitu tional majority to HR 722-1877.

HR 733-1881. By Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Howard of the 19th, Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st and Nix and Edwards of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a homestead exemption from the city ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Powder Springs who are under the age of 65 in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); to provide a homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxation to resident homeowners in the City of Powder Springs who are 65 years of age or older, in an amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00); to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A homestead of each resident under the age of 65 of the City of Powder Springs actually occupied by the owner as a resident and homestead, but only so long as actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, is hereby exempted from city ad valorem taxes, except taxes levied by said city for the payment of interest on and retirement of bonded indebtedness, in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) of its value.
A homestead of each resident who is 65 years of age or older, of the City of Powder Springs actually occupied by the owner primarily as such, is hereby exempted from all city ad valorem taxes, except taxes levied by said city for the payment of interest on and retirement of bonded indebtedness, in an amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) of its value."

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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for homestead exemp tion for resident homeowners of the City of Powder Springs in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for resident homeowners under the

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age of 65 and in an amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) for resi dent homeowners who are 65 years of age or older?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitu tion, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. YCole.J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, O.K.
Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, E.G. Petro, G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 146, nays 2.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.
Representative Howard of the 19th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:
HR 490-1322. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Wilson, Howard and Cooper of the 19th, and Burruss and Kreeger of the 21st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions shall not be authorized to acquire real property inside the boundaries of any other county, for airport purposes unless a major-

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ity of the qualified voters of the county in which the airport is proposed to be located voting in a referendum thereon shall approve the location of the airport; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L.
N Leonard, G.H. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K.
N Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 125, nays 21. The motion prevailed and HR 490-1322 was reconsidered.

Representative Carter of the 146th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 547. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th; McDuffie of the 19th; and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to require the Insurance Commissioner to review credit insurance rates to determine if such rates meet certain minimum stan dards, if they comply with the Georgia Insurance Code, if they are reasonable, and if they are adequate but not excessive or unfairly discriminatory; and for other purposes.

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I.
Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E.

N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.

Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C.

N Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M.

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N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Cole, J.H. Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. Egan, M.J.
Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Eraser, D.H.

N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Manner, Bob
N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.

N Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
N Karrh, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H.
Linder, J.
Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F.
Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L.

N Mullinax, E.G.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, E.L. N Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D.
N Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. N Sigman, B.

Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R.
Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 19, nays 115.
The motion was lost and the House refused to reconsider the passage of SB 547.
Representative Larsen of the 119th 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 as Amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 527-1426. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Smith of the 78th, Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Ham of the 80th, Bailey, Johnson, West and Lee of the 72nd, and Tucker of the 73rd: A RESOLUTION desig nating a portion of U.S. Highway 41 and a portion of U.S. Highway 341 as the "Peach Blossom Trail"; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended by the Requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

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.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

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SR 336. By: Senators Garrard of the 37th, Kidd of the 25th, Gillis of the 20th, and many others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall become President of the Senate in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President of the Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 337. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Kidd of the 25th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may divide the State Board of Pardons and Paroles into panels of not less than three members; to provide for the jurisdiction of such panels and the Board; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.

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

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 submis sion 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.

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

SR 336. By: Senators Garrard of the 37th, Kidd of the 25th, Gillis of the 20th, and many others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall become President of the Senate in case of the death, resignation or disability of the President of the Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SR 337. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Kidd of the 25th, Langford of the 51st, and Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may divide the State Board of Pardons and Paroles into panels of not less than three members; to provide for the jurisdiction of such panels and the Board; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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 1277. By: Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, Evans of the 99th, and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1902, relat ing to armed robbery, as amended, so as to change the definition of the offense of armed robbery; to change the penalty for the offense of armed robbery; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee amends HB 1277 as follows: By striking on Page 1 on line 11 all the language after the word "amended" through the word "harm" on line 13, and by striking on line 3 and line 4 of Page 2 the words "which could cause grievous physical harm".

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Logan of the 62nd moves to amend HB 1277 as follows: By striking the following phrase and semicolon from the title: "to change the definition of the offense of armed robbery;".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Hill of the 127th moves to amend HB 1277 as follows: By substituting at line 9, page 2, the language "three (3)" for the language "five(5)".

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A.
N Bray, C.A.
Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J.
N Calhoun, A.C.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. NCole.J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis W Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. NElliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D.
N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
N Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. N Hill, G.
Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
N Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, O.K. Larsen, W.W.
N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nix, K. Noble, Bill
N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 10, nays 151. The amendment was lost. The following amendment was read:

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M.
N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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Representative Williams of the 54th moves to amend HB 1277 as follows: On page 2, line 10, strike from the word "adjudication" through "withheld".

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

N Adams, G.D.,Jr. N Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck.J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P. N Bowman, J.A. N Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. N Carr, T.C. N Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
N Cooper, B.
N Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B.
Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis. W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, C.W.
N Edwards, W.
N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. N Evans, B. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.,Jr. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob N Harden, E.A. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. N Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.

N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. YHill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. N Howard, Bob N Howell, M.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger N Johnson, W.Rud. N Jones, Herb N Jordan, H.S. N Karrh, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G. N Kreeger, G.H. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. N Parrish, J. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Petro, G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L. N Sheats, S. N Sigman, B. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis N Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 11, nays 148.

The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative McCollum of the 134th, was read and withdrawn by the author.

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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.

Y Berry, C.Ed N Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. N Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Calhoun, A.C.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.

Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.

Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.

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Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G.
Y Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.

Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. N Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T.
Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S,
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick ' Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K.

Y Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J.

Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G.
Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill N Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 9.

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

Representative Noble of the 48th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1277, as amended, but had he been present
would have voted "aye".

Representative Holmes of the 39th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to
HB 1277, as amended.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tern.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 797. By Representative Stone of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Baxley Women All-Star Softball Team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Baxley Women All-Star Softball Team is composed of some of the greatest athletes of all time that have ever taken any sporting field in Appling County; and
WHEREAS, this All-Star squad is ably led by its shortstop and lead-off hitter, Kathy Warren; and
WHEREAS, she is ably backed by the slick fielding all-round athlete Beth Morris; and
WHEREAS, this ingenious infield is also composed of the great keystone sackers Bell Walker and Jan Kennedy, who in combination with the long-ball hitting first basewoman Wanda Jackson and third baseperson Terry McLeod, have completed more than their share of double plays; and
WHEREAS, this team is led by the battling batteries of pitchers Georgia Herrington and Ann Craven and catcher Lyn Park; and
WHEREAS, the outfield is composed of the swift-footed Janice Sellers, Sharon Perry, Mary Griffis, and Patsy Crosby; and
WHEREAS, this squad's success must certainly be due to the speedster Suzzette Slade, infielder Debbie Perry, and that great third baseperson Aletta Floyd, who is going to move Pete Rose back to the outfield; and
WHEREAS, this team is coached, managed, and directed by Rick Zachary, Russell Johnson, and Donald NeSmith; and
WHEREAS, the Baxley Women All-Star Softball Team won second place in the Georgia State Softball Tournament held in Valdosta, Georgia, on August 22, 1975.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby commend the Baxley Women Ail-Star Softball Team for their athletic prowess and skill.
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 the Baxley Women All-Star Softball Team.
HR 798. By Representatives Matthews of the 63rd, Howell of the 140th, Logan of the 62nd, Culpepper of the 98th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Commending Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan has recently retired after 25 years as Head Coach of the Auburn Tigers; and

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WHEREAS, when Coach Jordan took over as Head Coach in 1951, he inherited a football program that had produced only 3 victories in 35 games; and
WHEREAS, his teams won 175, lost 83 and tied 7, and the Jordan Era will always stand as the brightest light in Auburn's proud athletic tradition; and
WHEREAS, his trademark was his ability to take a team that was not supposed to finish in the first division of the SEC and guide them to national prominence; and
WHEREAS, during his fabulous career, he produced a SEC and national champion ship team in 1957 and was named Coach of the Year by the Washington Touchdown Club; and
WHEREAS, entering his last season, he was the only active Head Coach in the nation to have a stadium named for him and to be serving on the Board of Trustees of a univer sity; and
WHEREAS, he had 18 players earn Ail-American status including Pat Sullivan, who won the Heisman Trophy; and
WHEREAS, it has been said that Coach Jordan stands tall among his peers as a gentleman, a teacher, and as an image to be emulated by our youth; and
WHEREAS, Coach Jordan is a remarkable man, greatly loved and respected by thou sands of Georgians, and it is only fitting and proper that this Body recognize Coach Jordan on his outstanding achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this Body does hereby commend Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan on his outstanding accomplishments as Head Coach of the Auburn Tigers and does hereby express its sincerest appreciation to Coach Jordan for the magnificent contributions he made to col lege football.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Body hereby wishes Coach Jordan every success in his retirement.
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 Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan.

HR 799. By Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Mr. Harvey Hatcher Wilson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 1975, the State of Georgia lost a distinguished and out standing citizen with the passing of Mr. Harvey Hatcher Wilson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson was a former president of the Rotary Club of Savannah; was a life deacon of the Bull Street Baptist Church in Savannah, where he was a member for over 50 years; and was well known for his many contributions to the economic, social and religious life of his community and State; and
WHEREAS, he was the devoted husband of the late Mrs. Pauline Dennis Wilson, and the father of the late Harvey Hatcher Wilson, Jr., and the late James Andrew Wilson; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his loving daughter Miss Anne Elizabeth Wilson; four

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grandchildren, Mrs. Ellen Wilson Hatcher, Mrs. Judith Wilson Nichols, Miss Frances Elizabeth Wilson and Mr. James Andrew Wilson, Jr.; and three great grandchildren.
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 Mr. Harvey Hatcher Wilson and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to the members of his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the family of Mr. Harvey Hatcher Wilson.

HR 800. By Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Brown of the 34th, McKinney of the 35th and many others:

A RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy at the passing of Mrs. Ruth LeFlore Ward; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta lost a distinguished and outstanding citizen with the tragic death of Mrs. Ruth LeFlore Ward on February 17, 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ward was dedicated to serving her fellow citizens and made many contributions to the education of Atlanta's young people while an employee of the Atlanta Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, she was an active member of many civic, social and religious organiza tions; and
WHEREAS, she was the devoted wife of the Honorable Horace T. Ward, Judge of the Civil Court of Fulton County and a distinguished former member of the Senate, and the mother of an outstanding son, Mr. Theodore Johnson Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ward was known and respected by the members of the General Assembly and will be sorely missed.
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 Mrs. Ruth LeFlore Ward and hereby extend their sincerest sympathy to the Honorable Horace T. Ward and the members of his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this Reso lution to the Honorable Horace T. Ward.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 1443. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Richardson of the 52nd, Davis and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Noble of the 48th, Russell of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A BILL to establish the Developmental Dis abilities Planning and Coordinating Council of DeKalb County; to provide for appointment of members of the Council and their duties, powers and authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the receipt and expenditures of moneys; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

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By adding following the word "elected" on line 18 of page 1 and on line 23 of page 1 the following: "or appointed".

Representative Burton of the 47th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 1443.

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 0.

The motion prevailed and the Senate amendment to HB 1443 was agreed to.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 751-1933. By Representative Jones of the 126th:

A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Governor for and on behalf of the State of Georgia to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corporation, domesticated in Georgia, its successors and assigns, easements for the construction, operating, laying, maintaining, repairing, removing and replacing a platform and necessary appurtenances thereto to erect, operate, maintain, repair, remove, replace and support air pollution control and other equipment and machinery in, on, over, across or under certain State-owned or claimed property situate in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Union Camp Corporation is currently undertaking the construction of an air pollution control project at and near the Savannah Mill Site of Union Camp Corpo ration in Chatham County, Georgia, consisting of, among other things, dry scrubbers to be installed for existing power boilers; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to construct a platform with pilings resting in the bottom of the Savannah River in order to support such equipment and machinery; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 1975, the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia granted to Union Camp Corporation a revocable license to use certain riverbottom property for the purposes specified in the preamble hereof; and
WHEREAS, the nature of the project requires that the General Assembly of Georgia authorize a more enduring term for such property interests; and
WHEREAS, pollution control revenue bond financing, should the project be financed through the Savannah Port Authority under an agreement between the Savannah Port Authority and Union Camp Corporation, will require conveyance of the easement to Savannah Port Authority; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of such easements is essential to said air pollution control project; and
WHEREAS, the grant of such easements will be of definite benefit to the public wel fare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Governor, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, is hereby author ized and empowered to grant and convey to Union Camp Corporation, a Virginia corpora-

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tion, domesticated in Georgia, with an office and place of business in Chatham County, Georgia, its successors and assigns, for and in consideration of the premises and the sum of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars, easements with the right and privilege to use, occupy, employ and enjoy for the purposes of construction, laying, operating, maintaining, repairing, removing and replacing a platform and necessary appurtenances thereto to erect, operate, maintain, repair, remove, replace and support air pollution control and other equipment and machinery in, on, over, across or under certain Savannah River and stream-bottom property, to wit:
"All that portion of river-bottom land situate, lying and being in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia, being a rectangular area lying on the Southwest side of said river contiguous to Union Camp Corporation's mainland properties in said County, and being described as follows: Beginning at a point on the line dividing the Savannah River and lands of Union Camp Corporation (steel sheetpile bulkhead) at River Mile 16.739, more or less, which point is also 999 feet more or less Southeast of the centerline of the Union Camp Corporation 310-foot-diameter Primary Clarifier, running thence South 48C 16' East for a distance of 130 feet along said dividing line and bulkhead to a point; running thence North 41 44' East for a distance of 31 feet to a point; running thence North 48s 16' West for a distance of 130 feet to a point; and running thence South 41 = 44' West for a distance of 31 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 0.09 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown upon Drawing No. 1659-32-721-0502, Rev. 0, dated January 21, 1976, prepared by Chas. T. Main, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Boston, Massachusetts. Said River Mile Stations are those of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers measured from 0-0 Mile Station at Fort Pulaski at the mouth of the Savannah River."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon ascertaining that the sum of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars has been paid into the State Treasury as set forth in this Resolu tion, the Governor, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, be and he is further authorized and empowered to execute and deliver said easements and other written instruments that may be necessary for the said purposes and said easements shall be in such form as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and orig inate record chain of title to the easements herein authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these easements being made only for the purposes aforesaid shall continue only so long as Union Camp Corporation, its successors or assigns, continue to maintain and operate said facilities and should said facilities be abandoned or the use thereof discontinued, these easements shall terminate.

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:

Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W.
Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, B.C.
Dent, R.A.
Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
YElliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.

Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.

Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Y Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.

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Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Kreeger, G.H. Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W. YLee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.

Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E.
YMann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver

Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B.

Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 1572. By: Representatives Shanahan of the 7th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Classify Property for Taxation", approved Dec. 27, 1937, as amended, so as to provide for the taxation of franchises and all shares of certain financial institutions and moneyed capital in the hands of individual citizens; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend an Act entitled "An Act to Classify Property for Taxation", approved December 27, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), so as to provide for the taxation of franchises and all shares of certain financial institutions and moneyed capital in the hands of individual citizens; to provide for the taxation of banks chartered under the laws of this State and building and loan associations organized under the laws of this State; to provide for exemptions; to specifically provide for the taxation of any person, partnership or corporation licensed to carry on a small loan business; to amend an Act known as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953", approved December 22, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 379), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 271), so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner will render publicly and in writing his determination whether the recording tax on notes secured by real estate instruments is payable with respect to a particularly described real estate instrument or class of real estate instruments or modifications of such instru ments; to provide that such determination may be in the form of administrative regula tions if applicable to a class of real estate instruments; to amend Code Section 92-2402, relating to annual reports of domestic corporations, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), so as to provide for the taxation of banks and banking associations, federal savings and loan associations and building and loan associations; to amend Code Section 92-2406, relating to taxation of banks and bank ing associations, so as to provide that no tax shall be assessed, imposed or levied with respect to tangible personal property held or owned by such financial institutions; to amend Code Section 92-2406.1, relating to taxation of State building and loan associations and federal savings and loan associations, so as to provide that no tax shall be assessed, imposed or levied with respect to tangible personal property held or owned by such finan cial institutions; to amend Code Section 92-3105, relating to corporations and organiza tions exempt from income tax, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), so as to provide that certain financial institutions shall

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not be subject to income tax; 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. An Act entitled "An Act to Classify Property for Taxation", approved December 27, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end of Section 2 to read as follows:
"Franchises and all shares of bank or banking associations, including Federal Land Banks, together with all moneyed capital in the hands of individual citizens of Georgia coming into competition with the business of National Banks are hereby classified to be taxed as provided by law and shall not be subject to the provisions of the following Sections of this Act."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection (d) at the end of Section 3 to read as follows:
"(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this law to the contrary, all moneyed capital in the hands of individual citizens of Georgia coming into competition with the business of national banks shall be subject to tax at the same rate which is applicable to said national banks."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking the following proviso in Section 7:
"provided that, this exemption shall in no event be construed to modify, amend, or repeal the provisions of the property tax (including the franchise tax as applied to util ity corporations) on property owned by a corporation organized under the laws of Georgia or the capital stock (license) tax applying to corporations organized under the laws of Georgia.", in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new proviso in Section 7 to read as follows:
"Provided, this exemption shall in no event be construed to apply to shares of banks or banking associations (or moneyed capital in the hands of individual citizens of Georgia in competition with national banks), nor shall it be deemed to modify, amend, or repeal the provisions of the property tax (including the franchise tax as applied to utility corporations) on property owned by a corporation organized under the laws of Georgia or the capital stock (license) tax applying to corporations organized under the laws of Georgia."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section 14 to read as fol lows:
"Section 14. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, banks chartered under the laws of this State and building and loan associations organized under the laws of this State, which accept funds for deposit and submit to examination by the Commissioner of Banking and Finance of this State, and banks and savings and loan associations chartered under the laws of the United States, shall be taxed as provided by law. Neither such banks nor such building and loan associations nor their assets shall be subject to the provisions of this Act. Provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to exempt from the provisions of this Act any person, partnership, or corporation licensed to carry on a small loan business under the provi sions of Code Chapter 25-3, as now or hereafter amended."
Section 5. An Act known as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953", approved December 22, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 379), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 271), is hereby amended by striking Section 11A in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11A, to read as follows:
"Section HA. The State Revenue Commissioner, upon his own motion or upon the written request of one or more holders of notes secured by real estate instruments, will render publicly and in writing his determination whether the recording tax pro vided in this Act is payable with respect to a particularly described real estate instru-

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ment or class of real estate instruments or modifications of such instruments. Such determination may be in the form of administrative regulations if applicable to a class of real estate instruments. A copy of all such determinations shall be retained in the files of the State Revenue Department as a permanent and public record. Nonpayment of the tax provided for herein with respect to a real estate instrument filed for record, in reliance upon a determination rendered by the State Revenue Commissioner pur suant to this Section, shall not preclude such instrument from constituting legal notice as provided in Section 4 of this Act or constitute a bar to the collection of the indebted ness as provided in Section 11 of this Act."
Section 6. Code Section 92-2402, relating to annual reports of domestic corpora tions, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (p) to read as follows:
"(p) Banks and banking associations, federal savings and loan associations and building and loan associations shall be taxed as provided by law and shall not be subject to the tax imposed under this Section."
Section 7. Code Section 92-2406, relating to taxation of banks and banking associa tions, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof, to read as follows:
"No tax shall be assessed, imposed or levied with respect to tangible personal property held or owned by any bank or banking association organized under the laws of this State or the United States."
Section 8. Code Section 92-2406.1, relating to taxation of State building and loan associations and Federal savings and loan associations, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof, to read as follows:
"No tax shall be assessed, imposed or levied with respect to tangible personal property held or owned by any building and loan association or savings and loan association organized under the laws of this State or the United States."
Section 9. Code Section 92-3105, relating to corporations and organizations exempt from income tax, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924), is hereby amended by adding two new subsections to be designated subsec tions (n) and (o) to read as follows:
"(n) Building and loan associations and cooperative banks without capital stock, organized and operated for mutual purposes and without profit.
(o) Banks and trust companies, including savings banks incorporated under the banking laws of this State or of the United States, doing a general banking business."
Section 10. 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, 1976.
Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Shanahan of the 7th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1572 as follows: By striking the words "held or" on line 27, page 5, and on line 4, page 6, in their entirety.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, 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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Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Y Adams, John
Adams, Marvin Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M.

Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, H.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C.

Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Horton, G.T. Howard, Bob
Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J.
Y Larsen, G.K. Y Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.

Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B.

Y Sams, Bill Scott, D.
Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.
HB 1783. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, and Logan of the 62nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corpo ration so as to change the amount of premium that may be charged for insur ance on loans guaranteed; and for other purposes.
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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben

Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W.
Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W.

Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.

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Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, U.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Under, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E. YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Randall, W.C. Y Heaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Y Boss, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill
Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Thompson, A.W.

Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1548. By: Representatives Smith of the 78th, and Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the sale of used motor vehicles by nonresidents; 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, W.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. YHill.B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob
Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger
Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S.
Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver
Parham, B.E. Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, H.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne.Jr.
Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0.

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

HB 1273. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Adams of the 14th, Ware of the 68th, Ham of the 80th, Bray of the 70th, Beck of the 148th, Knight of the 67th, Edwards of the 110th, Evans of the 99th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxi cation, approved March 18, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 200) as amended, so as to change the date on which the provisions 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin
Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A.
Y Bray, C.A. Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G.
Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis W
Dean, B.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Manner, Bob Y Harden, E.A. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.G. Y Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Lucas, D.E.

YMann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. N Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Russell, W.B.
Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. Y Thomason, Boyd
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. YWare.J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1490. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising the laws relating to game and fish, as amended, so as to provide that as of a certain date rules and regulations issued by the State Board of Natural Resources relating to game and fish laws shall be adopted and promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Act known as the "Ga. Administrative Procedure Act"; and for other purposes.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Walker of the 115th, et al, was read and ruled out of order by the Speaker.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Triplett of the 128th and Childers of the 15th, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Y Carr, T.C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W.
Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, E.L. Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.

Y Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G.
Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, U.S.
Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, C. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E. Y Parkman, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill

Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Y Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HR 672-1784. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located within Jackson County to the City of Jefferson; authorizing the sale and transfer of certain State-owned surplus personal property to the City of Jefferson; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative McDonald of the 12th moves to amend HR 672-1784 by adding the word "for" after the word "Jefferson" on line 21, page 2.

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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 ayes were 95, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 710-1842. By Representatives Battle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Mullinax of the 69th, Childers of the 15th, Gammage of the 17th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Phillips of the 59th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Creating a joint legislative committee to study H.B. 1555 and other matters related thereto; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, H.B. 1555 was introduced during the 1976 Session of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, H.B. 1555 authorizes employers and labor organizations to enter into collective bargaining agreements providing for the establishment and collection of a ser vice or representation charge to employees covered by such agreements; and
WHEREAS, this issue is of vital importance to both employers and labor organiza tions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created a joint legislative committee to study H.B. 1555 and other matters related thereto. The Committee shall be composed of five members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate and five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker shall appoint the Chairman, and the President of the Senate shall appoint the Vice Chairman of the Committee. The Committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Resolution. The members of the Committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than 10 days unless extended by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the Legis lative Branch of Government. The Committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, to the 1977 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, at which time the Committee shall stand abolished.

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

N Adams, G.D., Jr.
Adams, John N Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. N Banks, Pat
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Berry, C.Ed

Y Blackshear, J. Y Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J. A. N Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Carries, C.
N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.

Cole, J.H. Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. YConnell.J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crawford, J.G. N Culpepper, B.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, W.

Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W. Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Evans, B. Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.

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N Floyd, Leon N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr.
Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Hanner, Bob
Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob

Howell, M. Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S. Karrh, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J.
Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

N Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K.
Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
Nix, K. Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver N Parham, B.E. N Parkman, R.M. Parrish, J. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.

N Peters, R.G. Petro, G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Russell, W.B. N Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L. Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R. Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Stone, R.

Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T. N Thomason, Boyd N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watson, R.H.,Jr. West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 65, nays 46.

The Resolution, having received the requisite majority of a quorum, was adopted.

HB 1282. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the administration of estates of persons who are missing and for the probate of wills of such persons, approved Mar. 27, 1947, so as to provide a procedure for the administration of estates and the probate of wills of persons who are missing under circumstances which would lead to the conclusion that said per sons are dead; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Judiciary moves to amend HB 1282 as follows: On line 18, page 1, by striking the words "90 days under circumstances which would lead to the conclusion" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "one year and it shall appear by a preponderance of the evidence" and On line 2, page 2, by striking the words "90 days under circumstances which would lead to the conclusion", and substituting in lieu thereof the words "one year, and it shall appear by a preponderance of the evidence" and On line 16, page 2, by inserting the following: "Provided, however, before letters of administration or letters testamentary shall be granted on the estate of any person on account of absence for less than seven years, evidence of death, by a preponderance of the evidence, must be presented to the Probate Judge."

An amendment, offered by Representative Greer of the 43rd, 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.

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 90, nays 7.

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The Chair voted "aye".

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 7.

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

Representative Karrh of the 106th served notice that at the proper time he would ask the House to reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1282, as amended.

HB 1515. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Childs of the 51st, and Jordan of the 58th: A BILL to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, as amended, so as to provide for the creation and revision of jury lists in counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors; to provide in such counties for permanent jury boxes and their replacement if lost or damaged; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 1515 as follows: By striking on line 4, page 8, the word "$25" and substituting in lieu thereof "$40".

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 105, nays 0.

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

HB 1661. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Leonard of the 3rd, Parrish of the 97th, Wood of the 9th, Petro of the 46th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Jessup of the 117th, McCollum of the 134th, Watson of the 114th, 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 certain insurers which issue policies or contracts providing motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, or any other similar coverage, shall include in such policies or contracts of insurance at least certain minimum coverage; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 0.

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

HB 1464. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Urban Redevelopment Law, so as to empower municipalities and counties to make loans and grants from funds received from the federal government, as well as from funds received from the repayment of such loans and interest thereon, to owners of private housing for the purpose of financing the rehabili tation of such housing; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The House Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1464 as follows: By deleting the number "5" on line 18 of page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the number "7".

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 93, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, 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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1446. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superceding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act"; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" approved March 18, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 609), as amended, to provide that pleadings in actions for medical malpractice in which a claim for unliquidated damages is made for $10,000.00 or less shall contain a demand for judg ment in a sum certain and in actions for medical malpractice in which claim for unliq uidated damages is made for a sum exceeding $10,000.00, the demand for judgment shall state that the pleader demands judgment in excess of $10,000.00 and no further monetary amount shall be stated; to define "action for medical malpractice"; to provide sanctions; to provide that in cases of default judgment in an action for medical malpractice where the claim does not exceed $10,000.00, a judgment shall not be different in kind from or exceed in amount that prayed for in the demand for a judgment; to provide that in cases of default judgment in an action for medical malpractice where the claim exceeds $10,000.00, judgment may be rendered for the amount determined on a trial of the issue of damages, provided notice of such trial is served upon the defaulting party at least three days prior to that trial; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and modern izing pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", approved March 18, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 609), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 8 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) as follows:

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"(a) Claims for relief. (1) An original complaint shall contain facts upon which the court's venue depends
and any pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counter claim, cross claim, or a third party claim, shall contain (A) a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief, and (B) a demand for judg ment for the relief to which he deems himself entitled; provided, however, that in actions for medical malpractice, as hereinafter defined, in which a claim for unliq uidated damages is made for $10.000.00 or less, the pleadings shall contain a demand for judgment in a sum certain and in actions for medical malpractice in which a claim for unliquidated damages is made for a sum exceeding $10.000.00, the demand for judgment shall state that the pleader "demands judgment in excess of $10,000.00", and no further monetary amount shall he stated. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded.
(2) As used in this Section, the term "action for medical malpractice" means any claim for damages resulting from the death of or injury to any person arising out of (a) health, medical, dental or surgical: (1) service; (2) diagnosis; (3) prescription; (4) treatment; or (5) care; rendered by a person authorized by law to perform such services or by any person acting under the supervision and control of such lawfully authorized person, or (b) care or service rendered by any public or private hospital, nursing home, clinic, hospital authority, facility or institution, or by any officer, agent or employee thereof acting within the scope of his or her employment.
(3) If the provisions of subsection (1) (B) of this section are violated, the court in which the action is pending, shall upon a proper motion strike the improper portion of the demand for judgment and may impose such other sanctions, including disci plinary action against the attorney, found in Section 37 of this Act as are appropriate."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 54 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) Demand for judgment. (1) A judgment by default shall not be different in kind from or exceed in amount
that prayed for in the demand for judgment. Except as to a party against whom a judgment is entered by default, every final judgment shall grant the relief to which the party in whose favor it is rendered is entitled, even if the party has not demanded such relief in his pleadings; but the court shall not give the successful party relief, though he may be entitled to it, where the propriety of such relief was not litigated and the opposing party had no opportunity to assert defenses to such relief.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) (1) where a claim in an action for medical malpractice, as hereinafter defined, does not exceed $10.000.00, a judgment by default shall not be different in kind from or exceed in amount that prayed for in the demand for judgment. Where the claim exceeds $10.000.00, a judgment by de fault may be rendered for the amount determined upon a trial of the issue of damages, provided notice of such trial is served upon the defaulting party at least three days prior to that trial.
(3) As used in this Section, the term "action for medical malpractice" means any claim for damages resulting from the death of or injury to any person arising out of (a) health, medical, dental or surgical: (1) service; (2) diagnosis; (3) prescription; (4) treatment; or (5) care; rendered by a person authorized by law to perform such services or by any person acting under the supervision and control of such lawfully authorized person, or (b) care or service rendered by any public or private hospital, nursing home, clinic, hospital authority, facility or institution, or by any officer, agent or employee thereof acting within the scope of his or her employment."
Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall become effective on September 6, 1976.
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 105, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Carter of the 146th requested that the Journal record his vote as "nay" on the passage of HB 1446, by substitute.

HB 1465. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Planning Programming Bureau so as to delete authority for planning activities of local governments; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the State Planning Programming Bureau, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 252), as amended, so as to delete authority for planning activities of local governments; to provide that the Bureau of Community Affairs shall be empowered to assist in the conduct of long-range community development planning and research relevant to local governments; to provide that the Bureau of Community Affairs may apply for money from the Governor's Emergency Fund and disburse same to local governments on the Governor's approval; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the State Planning and Programming Bureau, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 252), as amended, is hereby amended by deleting from subsection (c) of Section 2 the following words:
"local levels of government,", so that when so amended, subsection (c) of Section 2 shall read as follows:
"(c) Work to harmonize the planning activities of all State departments, agencies and institutions, and other public and private bodies within the State."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding to Section 5 a new subsection to follow subsection (d), to be designated subsection (e), which shall read as follows:
"(e) The Bureau of Community Affairs shall be empowered to assist in the conduct of long-range community development planning and research relevant to local govern ments, to identify their needs, and to provide the fullest possible technical assistance to the local governments in Georgia."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding to Section 5 a new subsection to follow subsection (e) to be designated subsection (f), to read as follows:
"(f) The Bureau of Community Affairs may make application on behalf of local governments for receipt of State-appropriated funds from the Governor's Emergency Fund as provided by Ga. Laws 1962, pp. 17, 25. If such an application is approved, the Bureau may be authorized, at the discretion of the Governor, to disburse such emer gency funds to the local government."
Section 4. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged 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.

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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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 109, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1480. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Bolster of the 30th, Richardson of the 52nd, Cole of the 6th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Glanton of the 66th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the tax imposed by said Act the sale or use of machines and equipment which are to be used directly in the conversion of solar energy for certain purposes and are to be attached to certain types of property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
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 exempt from the tax imposed by said Act the sale or use of machines and equipment which are to be used directly in the conversion of solar energy for certain purposes and are to be attached to certain types of property; to provide procedures for the refunds on such tax; to provide for rules; 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 at the end of Section 3(c)2, one new subparagraph to be designated subparagraph (z), to read as follows:
"(z) Purchases of machines or equipment that will be attached to or become a part of agricultural, including animal and poultry husbandry operations, industrial, commercial or residential property and will be used directly in the conversion of solar energy for heating, or cooling, or drying, or water heating. For the purposes of this subparagraph, machines and equipment shall include all controls, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, and other equipment used directly and exclusively for the conversion of solar energy for heating, or cooling, or drying, or water heating, but shall not include walls, roofs or equipment that would ordinarily be contained in a similar structure not designed or modified to use solar energy for heating, or cooling, or drying, or water heating.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subparagraph, any person making a sale for any of the purposes specified herein shall collect the tax imposed thereon by this Act and remit the same to the Commissioner. To obtain the benefits hereof, the purchaser shall file a claim for refund with the Commissioner in the manner authorized by the general law, and, if the Commissioner determines that the requirements of this subparagraph have been met, he is hereby authorized to refund, without interest thereon, such portion of the tax paid by the purchaser as the Commissioner finds to

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be due under the provisions of this subparagraph. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the amount of tax paid by the purchaser shall be the amount paid the seller as tax less the amount the seller is allowed to retain as compensation for account ing for and remitting the tax. The State Revenue Commissioner may adopt rules provid ing procedures for applying for the refund authorized by this subsection and for certify ing whether a particular purchase of such machines or equipment is entitled to the refund. This subparagraph shall be repealed and shall be null and void effective July 1, 1986."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 107, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1467. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to create within the Bureau of Community Affairs a State Office of Housing Section; to provide for the appointment of the Director of said Section; to provide for the duties and func tions of said Section; and for other purposes.

The report 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 2.

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

HB 1750. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide a new Chapter relating to comprehensive health care plans; to adopt a Health Care Plan Act; to provide for a short title ("Health Care Plan") and the scope of the Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the organization of health care corporations; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, so as to provide a new Chapter relating to comprehensive health care plans; to adopt a Health Care Plan Act; to provide for a short title and the scope of the Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the organization of health care corporations; to establish the powers of such corpora tions, including membership of the Board of Directors; to require health care corporations to provide that such corporations shall be nonprofit organizations and to provide for payment of the administrative expenses of such corporations; to provide for financial requirements; to authorize health care corporations to contract with public or other agen cies; to make it unlawful for any person except a health care corporation to maintain a health care plan with certain exceptions; to provide for acceptance of subscribers and applications therefor; to provide for membership certificates; to prohibit the practice of medicine by such corporations and to insure maintenance of the private physician-patient relationship; to provide for participating physicians, health care providers and facilities;

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to require the treasurer of such corporations to post bond; to regulate the investments of such corporations; to provide for regulation of such corporations by the Insurance Commissioner; to provide for fees and taxes; to provide for supervision of certain rates charged; to require a certificate of authority before such corporations commence business, the application therefor and the annual renewal thereof; to provide for the revocation, suspension and refusal to issue or renew such certificates; to provide for additional powers of the Commissioner; to provide for the discharge of certain organizers, solicitors and agents; to provide standards for the granting of certificates of authorization by the Insur ance Commissioner; to require periodic examination of the books and records of such cor porations by the Insurance Commissioner and provide for the expense thereof; to require the filing of an annual report and other information and reports with the Insurance Commissioner; to establish a procedure for review of disputes; to declare such corporations charitable and benevolent institutions; to provide for conservation, rehabilitation and liquidation; to provide for applicability to such corporations of other provisions of the Insurance Code of Georgia; to provide for penalties; to provide for the necessary proce dures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for severability; 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. Code Title 56, relating to insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by inserting at the end of Chapter 56-17 thereof a. new Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 56-17A, to read and be as follows:
"CHAPTER 56-17A -- HEALTH CARE PLANS
56-1700A. Title and Purpose. This Act shall be known and may be cited 9as the "Health Care Plan" Act. It is the purpose and intent of this Act and the policy of this State, to promote a wider distribution of comprehensive health care services and to maintain the standing and promote the progress of comprehensive health care services in this State. This Chapter shall be construed liberally to promote its humanitarian purposes.
56-1701A. Scope of Chapter. This Chapter shall not apply to nor govern any corpora tion which is organized for profit or which contemplates any pecuniary gain to its shareholders or members. This Chapter shall not authorize nor be construed to author ize, directly or indirectly, any corporation to operate a health care plan on a profit basis. A corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter may organize subsidiary or affiliated corporations to engage in allied business ventures in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 56-15 and 56-34 of this Title.
56-1702A. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the mean ings respectively assigned to them unless the context otherwise plainly requires:
(1) 'Health Care Services' means the examination or treatment of persons for the prevention of illness or the correction or treatment of any physical or mental condition resulting from illness, injury or other human physical problem and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) 'Medical Services', including the general and usual services and care rendered and administered by doctors of medicine, doctors of dental surgery and doctors of podiatry.
(b) 'Hospital Services', including the general and usual care, services, supplies and equipment furnished by hospitals.
(c) 'Other Health Care Services', including appliances and supplies, nursing care by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse; care furnished by such other li censed practitioners as may be expressly approved by the Board of Directors from time to time; institutional services including the general and usual care, services, supplies and equipment furnished by health care institutions and agencies or entities other than hospitals; physiotherapy; ambulance services; drugs and medications; therapeutic services and equipment, including oxygen and the rental of oxygen equipment; hospital beds; iron lungs; orthopedic services and appliances, including wheelchairs, trusses, braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices including artificial limbs and eyes, and any other appliance, supply or service related to health care.

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(2) 'Health Care Plan' means a plan or arrangement under which health care ser vices are or may be rendered to a subscriber, a covered dependent or other beneficiary at the expense of a health care corporation in consideration of periodical payments made by the subscriber or another in his behalf.
(3) 'Health Care Corporation', means a nonprofit corporation established in accord ance with the provisions of this Chapter to administer one or more health care plans.
(4) 'Subscriber' or 'Member' means a person to whom a subscriber's certificate is issued by a health care corporation which sets forth the kinds and extent of the health care services, which may be all or a part of the total health care services used by or provided to a subscriber, for which the corporation is liable to make total or partial payment.
(5) 'Beneficiary' and 'Covered Dependent' means a person designated in the sub scription certificate or application therefor of a Subscriber, as entitled to health care services with respect to whom appropriate periodical payments are made, all subject to acceptance by the health care corporation.
(6) 'Participating Physician' means a doctor of medicine licensed to practice medi cine or surgery in this State under the provisions of Georgia Code Chapter 84-9, a dental surgeon licensed to practice dental surgery in this State under the provisions of Georgia Code Chapter 84-7, and a podiatrist licensed to practice podiatry in this State under the provisions of Georgia Code Chapter 84-6, who agrees with a health care corporation, to perform medical services under the conditions specified in the sub scription contracts issued by the corporation.
(7) 'Participating Facility' means a hospital, extended care facility, or other facility, institution, agency or entity providing health care services which agrees in writing with a health care corporation to provide services specified in the subscription contracts issued by the corporation at such rates of compensation as shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the corporation, and which agrees to abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations of the corporation applicable to participating facilities. A participating facility must be licensed or approved as such by the appropriate agency of the State of Georgia, or some other state or the federal government, or shall meet such require ments as shall be established by the health care corporation if no regulatory license or approval is required.
(8) 'Commissioner' means the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Georgia. (9) 'Person' includes a natural person, a partnership, an association, a common law trust or a corporation. (10) The personal pronoun as used in this Chapter, except where otherwise clearly indicated, shall import masculine, feminine or neuter gender. (11) 'Subscriber Surplus' means the excess of the admitted assets of a health care corporation over its liabilities as reported in the annual statement filed with the Com missioner. (12) 'Income at Risk' means the amount of income earned on an account in which a risk of underwriting loss due to adverse claims experience exists. In the case of any risk account as to which the rate is not established directly by the health care corpora tion, income at risk shall be the sum total of benefits paid and administrative costs incurred for such account for which the health care corporation has been or will be reimbursed. 56-1703A. Organization. Any five or more persons, all of whom shall be residents of this State, upon petition to the Secretary of State for corporate charter as provided in the Nonprofit Corporation Code of Georgia, and also containing the information required by Chapter 56-15 of the Code of Georgia, may form a corporation, under and in conformity with the provisions of this Act, for the purpose of establishing, maintain ing, and operating one or more voluntary nonprofit health care plans, whereby health care services are or may be provided at the expense of the corporation. Other benefits, including complete employee welfare and employee benefit programs, may be added from time to time as the corporation may determine with the approval of the Insurance Commissioner. A nonprofit health care corporation shall be subject to regulation and supervision by the Insurance Commissioner in the same manner as life insurers are subject to such

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regulation and supervision, and shall be governed by the provisions of the nonprofit corporation laws of this State.
56-1704A. Powers; Board of Directors, Qualifications. Number. (1) The Board of Directors of each health care corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter shall be composed of the chief executive officer of said corporation, and one-third of the other directors of any such corporation shall be persons who are licensed to practice medicine or dentistry in this State ('medical members'); one-third of the other Directors of any such corporation shall be persons who are chief executive officers or trustees of parti cipating hospitals ('hospital members'); and one-third of the other Directors of any such corporation shall be persons who (i) are generally representative of broad segments of the subscribers covered under contracts issued by such corporation; (ii) whose back ground and experience indicate that they are qualified to act in the broad public inter est; and (iii) who may or may not have coverage under a contract or contracts issued by such health care corporation ('public members'). Each such health care corporation shall have an executive committee, the members of which shall be composed of the chief executive officer of such corporation and the balance of such committee shall be composed as follows: One-third of its members shall be medical members; one-third of its members shall be hospital members; and one-third of its members shall be public members. Directors shall be elected in such manner and for such terms of office as may be specified in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of such corporations.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, a medical service corpora tion organized under the provisions of Chapter 56-18 of the Code of Georgia, and a hospital service corporation organized under the provisions of Chapter 56-17 of the Code of Georgia may, upon compliance with the applicable provisions of the Nonprofit Corpo ration Code of this State and other applicable laws, merge or consolidate into a health care corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter, if the Commissioner finds that such merger or consolidation will promote the public interest. Upon application, the Insurance Commissioner may authorize the surviving or consolidated corporation to take such administrative or other action as the Commissioner determines is neces sary or desirable to facilitate the efficient and economical combination of the business and operation of the merging or consolidating corporations. Any corporation resulting from such a merger or consolidation heretofore approved by the Commissioner, shall become subject to the provisions of this Act upon the effective date of this Act.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a health care corporation may: (a) Exercise all of the powers of medical service and hospital service nonprofit
corporations as provided for under the provisions of Chapters 56-17 and 56-18 of the Code of Georgia; provided, however that the provisions of Section 56-108 shall not apply to corporations subject to the provisions of this Chapter;
(b) Organize, manage and promote a prepaid comprehensive health care plan; (c) Contract or otherwise act jointly with a hospital service corporation, a medical service corporation, a professional service corporation, a partnership or other orga nization for the purpose of organizing, managing and promoting such a prepaid comprehensive health care plan or such other prepaid plan for the provision of ser vices which such corporation is authorized to establish in accordance with the laws of this State. (d) In addition to all other powers granted herein, a health care corporation shall have all the powers granted to life insurers which are not inconsistent with the provi sions of this Chapter; provided, however, that no such powers may be exercised unless (i) approved by not less than three-fourths of the Board of Directors of such health care corporation; (ii) approved by the appropriate local medical society or societies in the county or counties in which such subsidiary or affiliated corporation or corpora tions propose to exercise such powers; and (iii) approved by the Commissioner subject to such conditions and limitations as the Commissioner may prescribe. Provided fur ther that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize a health care corpo ration organized in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter or subject to the provisions of this Chapter to issue policies or contracts of life insurance except through one or more subsidiary or affiliated corporations organized in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

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Provided, however, that notwithstanding any provisions of this Section which could be construed to the contrary, this Section shall not be deemed to authorize a corpora tion subject to the provisions of this Chapter to organize a nonprofit life insurance company under this Chapter and no powers granted in this Section, other than those contained in subsection (a) hereof shall be exercised by such corporation except through one or more subsidiary or affiliated corporations organized in accordance with the laws of this State subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 56-34. 56-1705A. Corporations to Provide Health Care Service. Corporations contemplated by this Chapter may be incorporated for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating one or more nonprofit health care plans under which part or all of the health care services which such corporation is authorized to provide may be rendered by parti cipating physicians, participating hospitals or other participating providers of health care services with whom any such corporation has contracted for such health care ser vices, as herein defined. 56-1706A. Corporations to be Nonprofit Organizations; Administration Expenses; Reserves. (1) Such corporation shall be governed and conducted as a nonprofit organiza tion and the necessary expense of administering the affairs of said corporation shall be paid from the payments collected from subscribers. (2) A health care corporation may, in its discretion, limit the benefits that it will furnish, and may divide such benefits as it elects to furnish into classes or kinds, and may furnish different benefits with different kinds or classes of contracts. A health care corporation also may select such hospitals and other participating facilities as it may desire with which to contract, and may establish its own standards of approval of such facilities or classes of facilities as it shall determine, as well as levels of pay ment which may differ between participating and nonparticipating facilities and differ ent classes of facilities; provided that any such contracts shall be fair and reasonable and provided further that any such standards and levels of payment established hereunder shall be required to be fair and reasonable and shall not be unfairly discrimi natory against any persons or facilities or classes of persons or facilities established hereunder or affected thereby. (3) A health care corporation shall establish and maintain at all times proper reserves, subject to the approval of the Commissioner in accordance with such standards and requirements as the Commissioner may establish by rule or regulation after any notice and hearing required, for unearned subscription fees, for unpaid claims, for unreported claims and for other known liabilities. (4) In addition, a health care corporation shall at all times maintain a minimum subscriber's surplus of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) or such higher amount as the Commissioner may require by rule or regulation for the protection of the subscribers after any required notice and hearing. (5) The health care corporation shall also be required to charge a minimum of 0.5% of 'income at risk' on all accounts as a contribution towards subscriber's surplus and such funds derived therefrom shall be contributed to such health care corporation's subscriber's surplus under such terms and conditions as the Commissioner may reason ably require by order or regulation after any required notice and hearing; provided further that if the Commissioner determines after notice and hearing that the level of accumulated subscriber's surplus for such health care corporation is in excess of that reasonably required for the protection of such corporation's subscribers, the Commis sioner shall have the authority to suspend the operation of this subsection until such time as such health care corporation's accumulated subscriber's surplus has returned to a level which is adequate for the protection of policyholders but not excessive. 56-1707A. Contracts With Public or Other Agencies. (1) Any nonprofit health care corporation heretofore or hereafter organized or operated under the provisions of this Chapter and engaged in the operation of a health care plan, may contract with any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States of America or of the State of Georgia for the furnishing of health care services and, in aid or furtherance of said contract, may accept, receive and administer in trust, funds directly or indirectly made available by such agency, instrumentality or political subdivision, and further, any such nonprofit health care corporation may subcontract with any organization

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which has contracted with any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of the United States of America or of the State of Georgia for the furnishing of medical, hospi tal and other health care services, by which subcontract such health care corporation undertakes to furnish the services required by the basic contract.
(2) A health care corporation may enter into contracts with a corporation or associa tion in this State or elsewhere so that: Reciprocity of benefits may be provided to sub scribers; transfer of subscribers from one corporation to another may be effected to conform to the subscriber's place of residence; uniform benefits may be provided for all or for separate categories of employees and the dependents of such employees of corporations and other organizations transacting business in this State or elsewhere, and a composite rate (a rate representing the composite experience) of the areas involved may be charged for such employees and their dependents; or hospital or other health care services may be provided for subscribers of the corporation or other corpora tions or associations by means of risk sharing and other joint undertakings, including reinsurance which the directors of such a corporation may, from time to time, approve in accordance with the laws of this State. Group master contracts and the contracts issued to subscribers by a corporation subject to the provisions of this Act may specify the circumstances under which payments will be made and the rates of such payment to hospitals or other health care providers, wherever located, with which such corpora tion has no contract for hospital service or other health care service furnished the sub scribers and other beneficiaries thereunder.
(3) Each health care corporation may, in its discretion, receive and accept from governmental agencies payment covering all or part of the cost to provide health care services for needy or other persons. Each health care corporation may, in its discretion, receive and accept payments from private agencies, corporations, associations, groups of individuals, or others covering all or part of the cost of subscriptions to provide health care service for needy and other persons.
56-1708A. Persons Authorized to Write Health Care Plan Contracts. It shall be unlawful for any person except a health care corporation (established in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and operating in accordance with authority from the Commissioner) to establish, maintain, or operate a health care plan, or to solicit subscribers to or enter into contracts with respect to a health care plan; provided, noth ing in this Chapter shall be construed as preventing a person from furnishing medical services for the prevention of disease among his employees or from furnishing such medical services as are required under the workmen's compensation or other laws of this State, or as preventing any duly licensed insurance company from writing medical indemnity insurance or otherwise operating in accordance with the provisions of this Title, or as preventing any duly authorized corporation from operating in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 56-17 or Chapter 56-18 of the Code of Georgia, or as preventing any other duly authorized person or entity from operating in accordance with any other provisions of this Title.
56-1709A. Subscribers of Corporation; Applications. Corporations when organized shall be authorized to accept applicants individually or in groups who may become sub scribers of said corporation furnishing health care services under a contract which shall entitle each subscriber, beneficiary and covered dependent to such health care services, for such period of time as is provided therein; and such corporations shall be governed by this Chapter.
56-1710A. Membership Certificate; Contents. Form, Substance. (1) Every such corpo ration shall issue to its subscribers a description of the health care plan under which the subscriber is enrolled, and specify how the holder of such contract may obtain the name or names and addresses of participating providers of health care services upon whom the subscriber shall have the right to call for health care services, and the nature of such services. Such description shall be consistent with this Chapter and the purposes thereof.
(2) The form, size of type, general arrangement, and contents of such description shall be subject to the approval of the Commissioner and shall be filed with and approved by him in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 56-24 of the Code of Georgia and such rules, regulations and procedures as the Commissioner may from time to time prescribe.

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56-1711A. Prohibition Against Corporate Practice of Medicine. (1) Such corporations shall have the right to sell contracts providing for the payment of specified charges made by physicians furnishing medical or surgical care, or both, to the holders of such contracts, their beneficiaries and covered dependents as herein provided for.
(2) Such contracts shall not in any manner restrict the right of the holder to obtain the services of any physician nor shall such contracts attempt to control the relation existing between any holder or beneficiary of any such contract and his physician.
(3) The private physician-patient relationship shall be maintained, and a subscriber shall at all times have free choice of any physician or of any health care provider or facility within a class approved by the corporation in accordance with this Chapter, provided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit the use of a group of participating physicians, and/or approved health care providers and representatives of approved facilities, which have been approved by the medical societies in the county or counties in which such corporations operate to review charges made by physicians or other providers of health care services participating in the plan to insure that such charges do not exceed the usual, customary and reasonable charges made by other physicians or other providers of health care services for similar services, and that such services were necessary and did not involve unnecessary utilization of services or facili ties.
(4) No provision of this Chapter shall be construed as authorizing the corporate practice of medicine; and such corporations shall not practice medicine. No physician rendering service or called on to render service to a member, beneficiary, or covered dependent, and no other provider of health care services, shall be construed to be an agent or employee of such corporation and such corporation shall not be liable for the negligence, misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance of any provider of health care services or of any physician rendering medical or surgical services to any such member, beneficiary or covered dependent.
56-1712A. All Licensed Doctors and All Health Care Providers Within a Class Approved by the Health Care Corporation May Participate in Corporations. Every doctor of medicine, every doctor of dental surgery, every podiatrist, and every health care provider within a class approved by the corporation who is appropriately licensed to practice and who is reputable and in good standing shall have the right to become a participating physician, participating doctor of dental surgery, participating podiatrist or approved health care provider for medical or surgical care, or both, as the case may be, under such terms or conditions as are imposed on other participating physicians, participating doctors of dental surgery, participating podiatrists or approved health care providers within such approved class under similar circumstances in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
56-1713A. Bond of Treasurer. The Treasurer of such corporation shall be required to give a fidelity bond with corporate surety in such sum as may be determined by the directors of said corporation and all funds collected from the subscribers of said corporation shall be deposited to the account of said corporation in a bank which is a State depository.
56-1714A. Eligible Investments. Health Care Corporations subject to the provisions of this Chapter shall invest in or lend their funds on security of and shall hold as invested assets only such assets as are permitted by Chapter 56-10 for the investments of assets of domestic life insurance companies and such investments shall be subject to the same requirements, conditions, restrictions, and limitations as are applicable to such investments by life insurers.
56-1715A. Corporations Regulated by Commissioner; Deposits. Fees and Taxes Required. Such corporations shall be subject to regulation and supervision by the Commissioner and shall be required to pay such fees and taxes, including premium taxes, as are now or may hereafter be required of life insurers under this Title in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 56-2, 56-3, 56-11, 56-13, and the other appli cable provisions of this Title.
56-1716A. Supervision of Subscriber Rates. Except for corporations becoming subject to this Chapter by reason of being the surviving corporation in a merger of a hospital service corporation organized under Chapter 56-17 of the Georgia Code and a medical

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service corporation organized under Chapter 56-18 of the Georgia Code, such corpora tions shall, before accepting applications from subscribers in said nonprofit health care plan submit to the Commissioner a plan of operating and overhead expenses, operation cost, salaries, paid or to be paid during any current year, together with a schedule of its rates to be charged and the amount of health care service contracted to be rendered; which plan, rates and amount of service shall be first approved by the Com missioner as fair and reasonable before said corporation shall engage in business.
56-1717A. Approval of Provider Rates. Except for corporations becoming subject to this Chapter by reason of being the surviving corporation in a merger of a hospital service corporation organized under Chapter 56-17 of the Georgia Code and a medical service corporation organized under Chapter 56-18 of the Georgia Code, the Commis sioner shall likewise first approve the rates of payment to be made by said corporations to providers of health care services, on behalf of said corporation, its subscribers, bene ficiaries, and covered dependents, as being fair and reasonable before said corporation shall engage in business.
56-1718A. Certificate of Authority; Application, Contents. Except for corporations becoming subject to this Chapter by reason of being the surviving corporation in a merger of a hospital service corporation organized under Chapter 56-17 of the Georgia Code and a medical service corporation organized under Chapter 56-18 of the Georgia Code, a corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter may issue contracts only after the Commissioner has authorized it to do so. Every application for such certificate of authority shall be accompanied by copies of the following documents and information:
(1) A certified copy of its charter or certificate of incorporation. (2) A copy of its bylaws, certified by the lawful custodian of the original. (3) Proposed contracts between the corporation and participating physicians, parti cipating facilities or other providers of health care services, showing the terms under which health care service is to be furnished to subscribers, beneficiaries and covered dependents. (4) A statement of the county or counties in which it proposes to operate health care plans. (5) A statement of its financial condition and business in such form and detail as the Commissioner may require, including the amounts of contributions paid for working capital and the name or names of each contributor, and the terms of such contributions, signed and sworn to by its president and secretary, or other proper officers. Contribu tions not paid, but agreed to be paid, may be reported as a separate item, but shall not be admitted assets of the corporation. (6) Such other documents and information as the Commissioner may reasonably require to be filed. 56-1719A. Certificate of Authority; When Issued. The Commissioner shall be authorized to issue a certificate of authority in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, and other proper requirements of the Commissioner, if the Commissioner is satisfied that: (1) All items required to be filed are in proper form and meet the approval of the Commissioner. (2) The applicant is established as a bona fide health care corporation. (3) The services rendered by such corporation are not an unnecessary duplication of similar services in the community served, and are desirable for the public necessity and convenience. (4) The applicant's proposed methods of solicitation of contracts and its proposed conditions or methods of operation appear to be fair and reasonable. (5) The method of establishing rates charged is fair, reasonable, and adequate, and that benefits to be provided are fair and reasonable. Provided that rates established in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter and Chapter 56-24 may differ for separate services or classes or kinds of service, including service in different facilities and between subscribers in different groups if based upon the experience of the group or locality, and between subscribers in groups and individual subscribers not in groups. (6) The amount provided as working capital shall only be provided by individuals

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or groups who have no financial interest in the activities of such health care corpora tion. Interest charged therefor, if any, shall be reasonable, shall be subject to the gen eral laws of this State governing permissible rates of interest, shall be approved by the Commissioner, and payment of interest, if any, and repayment of such working capital shall be permitted only after provision has been adequately made for operating expenses, payments of benefits, and the establishment of required services.
(7) On an application for an original certificate of authority, the Commissioner may, in his discretion, consider and rely upon recommendations of the medical societies, the hospitals, or any other persons in the areas in which the health care corporation pro poses to operate.
56-1720A. Examination of Books and Records; Expense of Examination. Every such corporation shall keep complete books and records in accordance with the require ments of the Commissioner, showing all funds collected and disbursed, and all books and records shall be subject to examination by the Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 56-2 applicable to life insurers and the expenses of such examination to be borne by said corporation.
56-1721A. Reports of Health Care Corporation's Business Affairs and Operations; Forms; Verification; Publication. Every health care corporation shall, on or before the first day of March in each year after it shall have commenced to do business pursuant to a certificate of authority, make and file with the Insurance Commissioner al report of its affairs and operations during the year ending the 31st day of December next preceding. This annual report shall be made in such form and contain such information as the Commissioner may by regulation from time to time prescribe and require in protecting the public interest and the interest of the subscribers of any health care corporation. The Commissioner may, by regulation require such additional periodic reports as he may from time to time prescribe as necessary or appropriate for the pro tection of policyholders and the public and to insure the solvency of any health care corporation. The Commissioner may require that the reports be verified under oath by such appropriate officers or agents as he may designate by regulation and may require the same to be published. Compliance with this Section shall be a condition to the renewal of a certificate of authority under Section 56-1722A.
56-1722A. Expiration, Renewal or Amendment of Certificate of Authority. (1) All certificates of authority shall expire at midnight on June 30th next following date of issuance or renewal. A health care corporation desiring renewal shall file on March 1st preceding expiration a copy of its annual statement of December 31st last preceding in a form approved for current use by the Commissioner. Provided, that the Commis sioner may for good cause grant an extension of time for filing such annual statement not to exceed sixty (60) days. If the health care corporation qualifies therefor its certif icate shall be renewed annually; provided, however, that any certificate of authority shall continue in full force and effect until the new certificate be issued or specifically refused.
(2) The Commissioner may amend a certificate of authority at any time to accord with changes in the health care corporation's charter or powers.
56-1723A. Mandatory Refusal, Revocation or Suspension. The Commissioner shall refuse to issue or to renew or shall revoke or suspend a health care corporation's certif icate of authority:
(1) If such action is required by any provision of this Title; or (2) If the health care corporation no longer meets the requirements for the authority originally granted, on account of deficiency in assets or otherwise. 56-1724A. Discretionary Refusal, Revocation or Suspension. The Commissioner may refuse to issue or after a hearing refuse to renew, or may revoke or suspend an insurer's certificate of authority, in addition to other grounds therefor in this Title, if the health care corporation: (1) Violates any provision of this Title other than those as to which refusal, suspen sion or revocation is mandatory. (2) Knowingly fails to comply with any lawful rule, regulation or order of the Commissioner.
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as to render its further transaction of business in Georgia hazardous to its subscribers or to the public.
(4) As a general scheme or plot without just cause compels claimants to accept less than the amount due them or to bring suit against it to secure full payment thereof.
(5) Refuses to be examined or to produce its accounts, records and files for exami nation by the Commissioner when required; or refuses to furnish such other additional information as the Commissioner may deem advisable to consider the application for renewal of such corporation's certificate of authority.
(6) Fails to pay any final judgment rendered against it in Georgia within 30 days after such judgment becomes final.
(7) Is affiliated with and under the same general management or interlocking directorate or ownership as another insurer or person which transacts direct insurance or other business in Georgia without having a certificate of authority or otherwise being authorized therefor, except as permitted to a surplus line insurer under Chapter 56-6.
56-1725A. Administrative Fine for Certain Acts of Officers, Employees, Agents or Representatives. The Commissioner may, after a hearing, impose upon a health care corporation an administrative fine if he finds that such health care corpo ration through the acts of its officers, employees, agents or representatives has with such frequency as to indicate its general business practice in this State:
(1) Refused, without just cause, to pay proper claims arising under coverage pro vided by its contracts, whether such claim is in favor of a subscriber or in favor of any other person entitled to the proceeds of a contract or,
(2) Compelled, without just cause, subscribers, claimants or other persons entitled to the proceeds of its contracts in this State to accept less than the amount due them or to bring suit against the corporation to secure full payment or settlement thereof.
The administrative fine imposed for violations set forth in paragraphs (1) or (2) shall not exceed $1,000 for each act of misconduct constituting a violation; provided, however, a fine of not more than $5,000 for each act of wilful misconduct constituting a violation may be imposed.
56-1726A. Soliciting Agents; Improperly Solicited Subscription Certificates. When ever, the Commissioner finds, after investigation, that an organizer, solicitor, or agent of such corporation has unfairly or improperly solicited subscription certificates by misrepresenting the terms thereof or has engaged in any other unfair or deceptive prac tice, or for any reason is incompetent to serve as such organizer, agent, or solicitor, or that his services are not, in fact, needed, he shall order such corporation to dispense with such services and such organizer, solicitor, or agent of such corporation and such corporations shall be subject to the fines, penalties and provisions of Chapter 56-7 and Section 56-214 of this Title that are now or may hereafter be applicable to life insurers and their agents that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter.
56-1727A. Conservation, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation of Health Care Corpora tions; Powers of the Commissioners. The Commissioner shall have the authority to take appropriate actions authorized by this Title, for the protection of the corporation's sub scribers and the public health and welfare, including but not limited to those authorized in Section 56-214 of this Title, and shall have authority to institute suits and other appropriate proceedings authorized by and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 56-14 to conserve the assets of, to rehabilitate, or to liquidate a health care corporation organized under or subject to the provisions of this Chapter in the same manner as and under the same conditions and causes applicable to domestic life insurers under that Chapter.
56-1728A. Review of Disputes. Any dispute arising within the purview of this Chapter with reference to the regulation and supervision, or either of them, of any such corporation shall, within 30 days after such dispute arises, be submitted by the aggrieved person to the Commissioner for his decision with reference thereto: Provided, nothing herein shall authorize or require the Commissioner to determine the contrac tual rights between the parties interested in any such corporations. After proper notice and hearing, any decisions and order of the Commissioner made pursuant to the provi sions of this Chapter, shall be binding on the persons involved, unless set aside on review as herein provided.

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56-1729A. Definition of Charitable and Benevolent Institutions. Every corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter is hereby declared to be a charitable and benevolent institution and shall be exempt from all taxes other than those provided for under this Chapter as such charitable and benevolent institutions are now or may hereafter be exempt from taxes. Any and all supervision, conservation, rehabilitation, liquidation or examination of the affairs of any such corporation by the Commissioner shall be at the expense of such corporation.
56-1730A. Application of Other Sections of this Title. Except where the context otherwise requires, all provisions of the Nonprofit Corporation Code shall be applicable to any corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter; and all of the provisions of this Title which are not in conflict with the provisions of this Act shall be applicable to any corporation subject to the provisions of this Chapter, subject to such modifi cations as the Commissioner may prescribe by order, directive, interpretation, guideline or rule or regulation after any notice and hearing as may be required by this Title."
Section 2. 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 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 amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Buck of the 95th and Ware of the 68th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1750 as follows: By adding at the end of Section 56-1704 A (3)(b) appearing on Page 8 at Line 31 the following language: "Provided nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the formation of an organization to provide comprehensive health care unless otherwise authorized by law. So that Section 56-1704 A (3)(b) appears on Page 8 as amended will read as follows: "(b) Organize, manage and promote a prepaid comprehensive health care plan; "Provided nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the formation of an organization to provide comprehensive health care unless otherwise authorized by law.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Taggart of the 125th and Hill of the 127th move to amend the
Committee substitute to HB 1750 as follows: By adding on line 27, page 3, following the word "podiatry" the words, "and doctors of chiropractic", and by adding on line 11, page 5, following the figure "84-6," the words, "and a chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in this State under the provisions of Georgia Code, Chapter 84-5"; and by adding on line 24, page 16, following the word "podiatrist," the words "every chiropractor", and by adding on line 29, page 16, following the word "podiatrist", the words, "participating chiro practor" and, by adding on line 33, page 16, following the word "podiatrists" the
words ", participating chiropractors".

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr.
Adams, John N Adams, Marvin N Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J. N Bolster, P.
N Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A.
Brown, Ben N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C.
N Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Cole, J.H.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.

N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
N Crawford, J.G.
N Culpepper, B. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W.
Edwards, W. N Egan, M.J. N Elliott, E.H.,Jr.
Evans, B. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. N Floyd, Leon Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Fraser, D.H. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
N Hamilton, Mrs.G.
N Hanner, Bob
N Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.G.
Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F.

Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob N Howell, M. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, H. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, Roger
N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb
Jordan, H.S.
Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N King, J.A. N Knight, N.G.
Y Kreeger, G.H.
N Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Larsen, G.K.
Larsen, W.W. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Leggett, L. N Leonard, G.H. N Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.

N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, C.
N Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Miles, B.F. N Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Owens, R.D. N Oxford, Oliver
N Parham, B.E.
Parkman, R.M.
N Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G.
Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Ross, Ben B.
Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Russell, W.B. Sams, Bill

Y Scott, D. N Shanahan, T.L.
Y Sheats, S.
Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, J.R. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Stone, R. N Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd
N Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. YWall.V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N West, Jim
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 51, nays 76.
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 sub stitute, 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:

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin Y Bailey, F.I. Y Banks, Pat Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed Y Blackshear, J.
Bolster, P. Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben
Y Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L.

Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr T C
Y Carrell, B. N Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, C.W.
Y Edwards, W.
Y Egan, M.J. Y Elliott, E.H.,Jr.

Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.
Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L.
Y Fraser, D.H. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G.
Y Hanner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.

Y Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob
Horton, G.T. Y Howard, Bob Y Howell, M. Y Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.

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Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Y King, J.A. Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Larsen, O.K.
Larsen, W.W. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H.

Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C.
Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F. Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. YNessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Owens, R.D.

Y Oxford, Oliver Parham, B.E. Parkraan, R.M.
Y Parrish, J. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Russell, W.B. Y Sams, Bill Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, J.R. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Stone, R. Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.

Y Triplett, Tom Tucker, R.M.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

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 Conference on the following Resolution of the House:

HR 464-1247. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt bingo from the lottery provi sions of the Constitution; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Lewis of the 21st, Kidd of the 25th, and Garrard of the 37th.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 1585. By: Representatives Jordan of the 58th, Adams of the 36th, Russell of the 53rd, Knight of the 67th, Collins of the 144th, Greer of the 43rd, Vaughn of the 57th, Edwards of the 110th, 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 pur poses.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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 by an Act approved March 4, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 3264), an Act approved March 16, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2082), an Act approved March 16, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2092), an Act approved March 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 141), an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2608), an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2617), and

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an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2627), so as to change the membership of the Board of Directors of the Authority; to provide for time of appointment, compen sation, terms of office, and limitations on holding other office for appointed members of the Board; to change the voting provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 2243), as amended by an Act approved March 4, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 3264), an Act approved March 16, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2082), an Act approved March 16, 1971 (Ga. Laws 1971, p. 2092), an Act approved March 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 141), an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2608), an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2617), and an Act approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 2627), is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:
"(a) The Board of Directors of the Authority shall be composed of cloven fourteen members. Four members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta to be nominated by the Mayor and elected by the Board ef Aldermen City Council; 4we three members shall be residents of DeKalb County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof; two members shall be residents of Fulton County to be appointed by the local governing
local governing body thereof; one member shall be a resident of Clayton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof; and one member shall be a resident of Gwinnett County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof. Three mem bers, representing the State, shall be as follows: the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation who shall be an ex officio member; the State Revenue Commissioner who shall be an ex officio member; and the Executive Director of the State Properties Commission who shall be an ex-officio member. Initially, one member appointed by the local governing body ef- the Gtty ef Atlanta etnd ee member appointed by the local governing body ef Fulton County shall be appointed fer terms ef ene year; ene member
by the local governing body ef DeKalb County, and ene member appointed by the local

flppointcd oy tn.6 IOCQI 0vcrnin oody of r niton, oounty, ftrid one ininDC

one mGmDci* &ppointGQ by trie locfli oVGrninu oody OT JJsl^fllD v^ounty, &nd one IWGHIDCF
ef fear years; aH initial terms shall be deemed te have commenced as ef January i-, 1966. After the initial terms have expired,
The initial terms of the four members added by the above paragraph shall be as follows: the member from DeKalb County to be appointed by the local governing body of DeKalb County shall be appointed no later than sixty days after the effective date of this subsection for a term ending December 31,1978. and shall take office immedi ately upon appointment; the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, the State Revenue Commissioner and the Executive Director of the State Properties Com mission shall become members of the Board on the effective date of this subsection and shall serve while holding their State offices.
Except as provided above, all appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body which made the original appointment to the vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the Board may be appointed to succeed himself. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local gov erning body prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than thirty days prior to the expiration of the term."

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Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding at the beginning of the first sen tence of Section 6(d), the following:
"Except for the ex officio members of the Board,", so that when so amended, Section 6(d) shall read as follows:
"(d) Except for the ex officio members of the Board, no person shall be appointed as a member of the Board who holds any other public office or public employment except an office in the reserves of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; any member who accepts or enters upon any other public office or public employment shall be disqualified thereby to serve as a member."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking in Section 6(f), the following: "Each member", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "Each appointed member", so that when so amended, Section 6(f) shall read as follows: "Each member Each appointed member of the Board shall be paid by the Authority the sum of fifty dollars for each official meeting of the Board he attends, but he shall not be paid more than five hundred dollars for meetings attended in any one calendar month. A member of the Board shall also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties as authorized by the Board. A Board member shall not be allowed employee benefits authorized under Section 8(b)."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking in Section 6(h), the following: "The Board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The Secretary of the Board shall give written notice to each member of the Board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving notice as above. One more than a majority of the total membership of the Board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum present at a meeting may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the Board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the Board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the Board to act.", and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: "(h) The Board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The Secretary of the Board shall give written notice to each member of the Board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving notice as above. One more than a majority of the total membership of the Board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number
By. affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the Board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the Board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the Board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the Board to act."
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.

Representative Jordan of the 58th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 1585.

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

Y Adams, G.D.,Jr. Y Adams, John
Y Adams, Marvin

Y Bailey, F.I. Banks, Pat
Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Berry, C.Ed
Y Blackshear, J.

Y Bolster, P.

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Y Bowman, J.A. Y Bray, C.A. Y Brown, Ben Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Calhoun, A.C. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carr, T.C. Y Carrell, B. Y Carter, J.W. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Cole, J.H. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crawford, J.G. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, W. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Dixon, H.D.

Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, C.W. Y Edwards, W. Y Egan, M.J.
Elliott, E.H.,Jr. Y Evans, B. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Floyd, Leon
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Fraser, D.H.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.,Jr. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, Mrs.G. Y Banner, Bob Y Harden, E.A.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.G. Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Hill, G. Y Holmes, Bob Horton, G.T.
Howard, Bob Y Howell, M.

Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, Roger Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Jones, Herb Y Jordan, H.S. Y Karrh, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y King, J.A.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Kreeger, G.H.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
N Larsen, G.K. Larsen, W.W.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Leggett, L. Y Leonard, G.H. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, C. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

McKinney, J.E. Y Miles, B.F.
Y Milford, B. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Owens, R.D. Y Oxford, Oliver Y Parham, B.E.
Y Parkman, R.M. Y Parrish, J.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Petro, G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Russell, W.B.
Sams, Bill
Y Scott, D. Y Shanahan, T.L.
Sheats, S. Y Sigman, B.

Y Sizemore, E. Smith, J.R.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stone, R.
Y Sweat, Ottis Y Taggart, T.
Y Thomason, Boyd Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Tucker, R.M. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
West, Jim Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 3. The motion prevailed and the Senate substitute to HB 1585 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 1366. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Phillips of the 120th, Adams of the 14th, Randall of the 101st, Sizemore of the 136th, Ross of the 76th, King of the 96th, Hudson of the 137th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education on behalf of the State of Georgia to set up, locate, maintain and operate area trade, vocational and industrial schools, so as to provide for sick leave for teachers, supervisors, directors and other employees of area trade schools; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by Representative White of the 132nd was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education on behalf of the State of Georgia to set up, locate, maintain and operate area trade, vocational and industrial schools, approved March 8, 1'945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 229, as amended, so as to provide for sick leave for teachers, supervisors, directors and other employees of area trade schools; to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 812), so as to change the provisions relative to the funds needed to pay sick and personal leave expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education on behalf of the State of Georgia to set up, locate, maintain and operate area trade, voca tional and industrial schools, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 229), as amended, is hereby amended by adding immediately following Section 5 a new Section to be designated Section 5A to read as follows:
"Section 5A. (a) Each person employed on a full-time basis by an area trade, voca tional and industrial school shall be entitled to sick leave with full pay computed on the basis of one and one-fourth working days for each completed school month of ser vice, such leave to be cumulative over each school year; provided, however, unused sick leave may be accumulated under rules and regulations adopted by the area board or local board of education operating such school. Such an employee may utilize sick leave upon the approval of the director of the school in which such employee is employed for absence due to illness or injury or necessitated by exposure to contagious disease in which the health of others would be endangered by his attendance on duty, or to illness or death in the employee's immediate family. Employees shall be charged with sick leave for absence only on days upon which they would otherwise work, and no charge against sick leave shall be made for absence on Sundays, holidays or other nonwork days. No employee utilizing sick leave under the provisions of this Section shall be required to pay the cost of employing a substitute to serve in his absence on such sick leave.
(b) During any school year, an employee covered by subsection (a) may utilize up to a maximum of three days of any accumulated sick leave for the purpose of absenting himself from his duties for personal or professional reasons, if prior approval of his absence is given by the director or his authorized representative.
Section 2. An Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1045), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 812), is hereby amended by inserting in sub section (a) of Section 16 between the figure "10" and the figure "12", the figure "11," so that when so amended subsection (a) of Section 16 shall read as follows:
"(a) The amount of funds needed by a local unit of administration during a fiscal year for sick and personal leave expenses shall be determined by multiplying the number of instructional units allotted to the local unit of administration under provi sions of Sections 10, H, 12, 20, and 21, by a sum of money not less than $125. The State Board of Education shall have the authority to prescribe minimum require ments and standards for the distribution, use and expenditure of funds allotted under this Section."
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, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 113, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1795. By: Representatives Whitmire, Wood, and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-3001, relating to unlawful eavesdropping and surveillance, so as to provide that certain activities shall not be unlawful; to authorize the use of surveillance cameras and equipment in prisons, penitentiaries, jails, correc tional institutions and certain other facilities; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representatives Ham of the 80th and Hill of the 127th move to amend HB 1795 as follows: By adding at the end of line 13, page 2, "provided, however, said equipment shall not be used while the prisoner is discussing his case with his attorney".

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 105, nays 0.

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

HB 1822. By: Representatives Howell of the 140th, and Hawkins of the 50th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1107, relating to the number of ballots to be printed, so as to provide that the superintendent shall provide for the number of ballots equal to the number of registered electors in each election district; 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 107, nays 0.

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

HB 1791. By: Representatives Glanton of the 66th, Horton of the 43rd, McDonald of the 12th, Harden of the 154th, Bailey of the 72nd, Bargeron of the 83rd, Burruss of the 21st, and others: A BILL to create the Economic Development Council; to provide for the membership, appointment, terms, powers, duties, authority and responsibilities of the Council; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Industry moves to amend HB 1791 by adding a sub-section (p) to Section 1 to read as follows: "(p) Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executive Association." and by striking the final paragraph of Section 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following language: "All members of the Council shall be appointed by the Governor from the nominees submitted to the Governor from each participating organization. All members of the Council shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Members of the Council shall serve without compensation or reimbursement of their expenses from State funds unless such reimbursement is otherwise authorized for such individual members by the laws of this State."

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Glanton of the 66th and Burruss of the 21st move to amend HB 1791 as follows: By striking the last clause after the comma in Section 1, paragraphs (b) through (o) and substituting a semicolon for the comma.

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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 112, nays 0.

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

HB 1258. By: Representatives Russell of the 53rd, Bray of the 70th, Karrh of the 106th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, as amended, so as to prohibit the use, with intent to defraud, of proceeds of any payment made on account of improvement of real property for any other purpose than payment for labor or services performed or material furnished; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, as amended, so as to prohibit the use, with intent to defraud, of proceeds of any payment made on account of improvement of real property for any other purpose than payment for labor or services performed or material furnished; to provide for application to corporations; to provide penalties for violations; to provide what may constitute prima facie evidence of intent to defraud; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 26-18, relating to theft, as amended, is hereby amended by inserting after Code Section 26-1808 a new Code Section, to be designated as Code Section 26-1808.1, to read as follows:
"26-1808.1. Theft by conversion of payments for property improvements. Any archi tect, landscape architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractor, or other person who, with intent to defraud, shall use the proceeds of any payment made to him on account of improving certain real property for any other purpose than to pay for labor or service performed on, or materials furnished by his order for this specific improvement, while any amount for which he may be or become liable for such labor, services, or materials remains unpaid shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, or upon the recom mendation of the jury, or in the discretion of the trial judge, punished for a mis demeanor; provided that in addition to the above sanctions, where a corporation's agent acts within the scope of his office or employment and on behalf of the corporation and with intent to defraud uses such proceeds for purposes other than for said property improvements, or where a corporation's board of directors or managerial official, the latter acting within the scope of his employment and on behalf of the corporation, recklessly tolerates or, with intent to defraud, authorizes, requests, or commands the use of such proceeds for purposes other than for said property improvements, said corpo ration shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000. A failure to pay for material or labor furnished for such property improvements shall be prima facie evidence of intent to defraud."
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 sub stitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 107, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

Journal of the House of Representatives 1976 continued in Volume II. Volume II has the complete index for both Volume I and Volume II.